Buying
Buying Gold in Dubai: What Tourists and Residents Should Check First
Use this checklist before you buy gold in Dubai so you understand the live rate, making charge, purity stamp, VAT treatment, and resale trade-offs.
Gold Rate in Abu Dhabi Today
The gold rate in Abu Dhabi matches Dubai — prices are set centrally by the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group and apply across all licensed UAE retailers. Below are live per-gram rates in AED for every major carat.
24K Gold · Today
468.75AED/g
Fast answer
Abu Dhabi gold rate today: 22K 434.00/g, 24K 468.75/g
Abu Dhabi uses the same official UAE rate as Dubai, set by the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group. 22K is the usual jewellery purity; 24K is mainly for bars and coins. Shops add a making charge, then 5% VAT on the full price.
- 22K per gram
- 434.00
- 24K per gram
- 468.75
- 22K per tola
- 5,062.18
All Carats Today
24K
24K Gold
999 fineness · per gram
468.75
0.00%
22K
22K Gold
916 fineness · per gram
434.00
0.00%
21K
21K Gold
875 fineness · per gram
416.25
0.00%
18K
18K Gold
750 fineness · per gram
356.75
0.00%
14K
14K Gold
585 fineness · per gram
278.25
0.00%
24K
468.75
AED/gram
0.00%
22K
434.00
AED/gram
0.00%
21K
416.25
AED/gram
0.00%
18K
356.75
AED/gram
0.00%
14K
278.25
AED/gram
0.00%
Gold price by weight in Abu Dhabi today
AED, gold value only. Jewellers add making charges and 5% VAT on top.
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 468.75 | 434.00 | 416.25 | 356.75 |
| 8 grams | 3,750.00 | 3,472.00 | 3,330.00 | 2,854.00 |
| 10 grams | 4,687.50 | 4,340.00 | 4,162.50 | 3,567.50 |
| 1 tola (11.664 g) | 5,467.50 | 5,062.18 | 4,855.14 | 4,161.13 |
| 20 grams | 9,375.00 | 8,680.00 | 8,325.00 | 7,135.00 |
| 50 grams | 23,437.50 | 21,700.00 | 20,812.50 | 17,837.50 |
| 100 grams | 46,875.00 | 43,400.00 | 41,625.00 | 35,675.00 |
Gold rate in Abu Dhabi: last 14 days
Daily UAE rate per gram in AED.
| Date | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 31 Oct | 468.75· | 434.00· | 416.25· | 356.75· |
| Fri 30 Oct | 468.75▼ | 434.00▼ | 416.25▼ | 356.75▼ |
| Thu 29 Oct | 485.00▼ | 449.25▼ | 430.75▼ | 369.25▼ |
| Wed 28 Oct | 488.00▼ | 451.75▼ | 433.25▼ | 371.25▼ |
| Tue 27 Oct | 489.00▲ | 452.75▲ | 434.25▲ | 372.25▲ |
| Mon 26 Oct | 485.25▲ | 449.25▲ | 430.75▲ | 369.25▲ |
| Sun 25 Oct | 481.50· | 446.00· | 427.50· | 366.50· |
| Sat 24 Oct | 481.50▲ | 446.00▲ | 427.50▲ | 366.50▲ |
| Fri 23 Oct | 481.00▼ | 445.25▼ | 427.00▼ | 366.00▼ |
| Thu 22 Oct | 485.75▼ | 449.75▼ | 431.25▼ | 369.75▼ |
| Wed 21 Oct | 497.25· | 460.50· | 441.50· | 378.50· |
| Tue 20 Oct | 497.25▼ | 460.50▼ | 441.50▼ | 378.50▼ |
| Mon 19 Oct | 500.50▼ | 463.50▼ | 444.50▼ | 381.00▼ |
| Sun 18 Oct | 502.00· | 464.75· | 445.75· | 382.00· |
What 22K jewellery costs in Abu Dhabi today
Gold value at today's official rate for typical weights; the weight of any real piece is on its tag. Shops add a making charge, and 5% VAT applies to the full price.
| Piece | Weight | Gold value (AED) | + 5% VAT (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring | 4 g | 1,736.00 | 1,822.80 |
| Pair of earrings | 6 g | 2,604.00 | 2,734.20 |
| Chain | 10 g | 4,340.00 | 4,557.00 |
| Bangle | 15 g | 6,510.00 | 6,835.50 |
| Bracelet | 20 g | 8,680.00 | 9,114.00 |
| Necklace set | 40 g | 17,360.00 | 18,228.00 |
22K jewellery price calculator for Abu Dhabi shops
Gold valueAED 4,340.00
Making chargeAED 300.00
VAT 5% (on gold + making)AED 232.00
Total priceAED 4,872.00
Making charges vary by shop and design; ask for the per-gram figure. Tourists can reclaim most of the VAT at the airport.
Is gold the same price across the UAE?
Yes. The Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group publishes a single per-gram rate that all licensed retailers across the UAE — including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah — quote against. Only the making charges differ from shop to shop.
Where to buy gold in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Gold Souk at Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre is the city's largest retail cluster, with dozens of shops side by side. Other popular locations include Marina Mall, Yas Mall, and the World Trade Center Mall — all selling at the same underlying rate quoted here.
Branded chains also line Hamdan Street, a short walk from the Gold Centre. Independent shops in the Gold Centre usually negotiate on making charges; the chains tend to keep fixed charges and run seasonal offers.
Gold rate in Al Ain and the rest of Abu Dhabi emirate
The rate on this page applies across the emirate, including Al Ain and Al Dhafra. A gram of 22K costs the same in an Al Ain jeweller as in the city, so compare shops on making charges and design, not on the gold rate.
How to check a gold price in Abu Dhabi
Work out the price yourself before you pay: weight in grams times today's rate for that karat, plus the shop's making charge, then 5% VAT on the total. The weight and karat are on the tag, and the piece should carry a purity stamp such as 916 for 22K or 750 for 18K.
Ask for an itemised invoice that lists weight, karat, rate, making charge and VAT. You will need it to claim a VAT refund as a tourist, and it helps if you sell or exchange the piece later.
VAT on gold in Abu Dhabi
Jewellery carries 5% VAT on the full price, gold value plus making charge. Investment gold of 99% purity or higher, such as 24K bars and coins, is zero-rated. Tourists can reclaim most of the VAT on jewellery when they leave the UAE through the airport's tax refund counters; keep the receipts and the goods with you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
On 31 October 2026, 22K gold in Abu Dhabi was AED 434.00 per gram at the official Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group rate, with 24K at AED 468.75 and 21K at AED 416.25. 10 grams of 22K comes to AED 4,340.00 before making charges and 5% VAT.
A tola is 11.664 grams, so on 31 October 2026 one tola of 22K gold in Abu Dhabi was about AED 5,062.18 and one tola of 24K about AED 5,467.50, before making charges and VAT.
The 22K rate on 31 October 2026 was unchanged from 30 October 2026 at AED 434.00 per gram.
A 4 gram 22K ring holds AED 1,736.00 of gold at the 31 October 2026 rate. The shop adds its making charge, then 5% VAT applies to the full price, so ask for an invoice that lists weight, rate, making charge and VAT.
Today's live gold rate in Abu Dhabi is identical to Dubai and is shown at the top of this page in AED per gram for 24K, 22K, 21K, 18K, and 14K.
The base gold rate is identical across both cities because it's set centrally by the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group. Small differences come from making charges, which tend to be a touch lower at the larger, higher-volume Dubai Gold Souk.
The Abu Dhabi Gold Souk is the Madinat Zayed Shopping & Gold Centre in downtown Abu Dhabi, with a whole floor of gold and jewellery shops. Branded chains are along nearby Hamdan Street.