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Gold Rate in Dubai Today, … — Live Price per Tola & Gram
Live 24 Carat, 22 Carat, 21 Carat, 20 Carat, 18 Carat, 16 Carat and 14 Carat (24K–14K) gold prices in Dubai, shown per gram and per tola, in AED, US dollars, or any world currency you choose below.
Quick answer
Today, 24 carat gold in Dubai is trading at roughly AED 554.25 per gram — about AED 6,465 per tola, or near $150.9 per gram in US dollars. Retail prices add a small making charge on top of this spot-based rate.
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Gold spot price streams live from goldprice.dev’s XAU feed (refreshed every 60 seconds) and is converted to AED using the UAE’s fixed 3.6725 USD peg. Currency conversion uses live open-market exchange rates. Retail counter prices typically add a small making charge on top of the figures shown. For informational purposes only — always confirm with your jeweller or bullion dealer before transacting.
Tola ⇄ Gram ⇄ Ounce Gold Value Converter
Enter any weight and carat to see its current market value in your chosen currency — useful for valuing jewellery, comparing quotes, or converting a Karachi tola price into Dubai terms.
What Sets Dubai’s Gold Rate
Every price on this page traces back to the international spot price of gold, quoted per troy ounce in US dollars on global bullion markets. The Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group converts that spot price into AED per gram once or twice a day, factoring in the UAE dirham’s fixed peg to the dollar. Individual jewellers then add a small, usually flat, making charge for labour and design — which is why two shops on the same street can quote slightly different totals even though the underlying gold rate is identical.
Because the UAE charges no import duty on gold and most retailers keep making charges separate from the metal price, Dubai’s quoted rate tends to sit closer to the raw international spot price than in markets like Pakistan or India, where duties and local premiums are folded in.
Today’s Rate by Carat
99.9% pure. The investment-grade standard used for bars, coins and savings — softest form, rarely used for everyday jewellery.
91.6% pure. The most common jewellery standard across the Gulf, balancing richness of colour with everyday durability.
87.5% pure. Extremely popular in the UAE specifically — the default carat for many local jewellery designs.
83.3% pure. A middle-ground option, more resistant to scratching than 22 carat while still visibly rich in colour.
75% pure. Favoured for diamond-set and gem-set jewellery because the added alloy strengthens the setting.
66.7% pure. Less common at retail, mostly seen in older or imported pieces and some craft jewellery.
58.3% pure. The most durable and least expensive option, popular for everyday-wear rings and chains.
Tola, Gram or Ounce — Which Unit Should You Use?
The gram is the standard international unit and what most Dubai retailers display first. The tola (11.6638 grams) is a legacy South Asian and Gulf trading unit still used for pricing and gifting gold across Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and the UAE’s South Asian expat community. The troy ounce (31.1035 grams) is the unit used on international commodity exchanges like COMEX and the London Bullion Market, so it’s the reference point behind every other conversion on this page.
Dubai Gold Rate vs Karachi Gold Rate
Both cities price gold off the same global spot rate, but the numbers diverge once local factors are added. Dubai’s rate carries no import duty and a small flat making charge, while Karachi’s rate reflects Pakistan’s import costs, the PKR’s exchange rate against the dollar, and pricing set by the local Sarafa Bazaar association. That’s why a tola of 24 carat (24K) gold, once converted to a common currency, is typically quoted noticeably higher in Karachi than in Dubai — a gap many overseas Pakistanis track closely when deciding where and when to buy. Compare it directly on our Gold Rate in Karachi page.
When Is the Best Time to Buy Gold in Dubai?
Because the rate is fixed once or twice daily, prices are most stable in the early morning before the fix updates against overnight international movements. Many buyers also watch the dollar index and global spot price trend over several days rather than trying to time a single day, since gold typically moves in multi-day or multi-week swings rather than sharp single-day jumps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold rate in Dubai today per tola?
Today’s 24 carat gold rate in Dubai is approximately AED 6,465 per tola (11.6638 grams), around AED 554 per gram. It’s typically fixed each morning by the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group and moves with the global spot price during the day.
How much is 1 gram of 24 Carat gold in Dubai in US dollars?
At the AED-to-USD peg of 3.6725, 1 gram of 24 carat (24K) gold works out to roughly $150 — check the live table above for today’s exact figure in your chosen currency.
Why is gold considered cheaper to buy in Dubai?
The UAE applies no import duty on gold and jewellers typically charge a flat making fee rather than a percentage markup, keeping the retail price closer to the raw international spot rate than in duty-charging markets.
Is the gold rate the same across all of the UAE, not just Dubai?
Yes — the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group’s daily fix serves as the reference rate for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other emirates too, with only minor variation in making charges between individual retailers.
How often does the Dubai gold price update?
The official retail rate is fixed once or twice a day, while the underlying international spot price it’s based on moves continuously through global trading hours, roughly Sunday evening to Friday evening Gulf Standard Time.
Which is better to buy in Dubai — 22 Carat or 24 Carat gold?
24 carat (24K) suits investment bars and coins since its value tracks spot price most closely. 22 carat (22K) is the Gulf’s standard jewellery carat — the added alloy gives it enough durability for daily wear while keeping a rich gold colour.
How does the Dubai gold rate compare with Karachi’s?
Both follow the same global spot price, but Karachi’s quoted rate additionally reflects Pakistan’s import duties and rupee exchange movements, so it typically runs higher than Dubai’s tax-free rate once converted to the same currency.
Tracking gold from Pakistan instead? See today’s Gold Rate in Karachi for 24 carat and 22 carat prices per tola and gram in PKR, updated daily.