Today’s gold price per gram in the UAE
The tables above show the live gold price per gram in the UAE. Each karat is listed separately in AED. The gram is the unit almost every shop quotes by.
Purity sets the gap between karats at the same weight. Pure 24K costs the most per gram. 22K and 21K cost less as their alloy rises.
Why the UAE quotes gold by the gram
The gram is the metric standard used across the Emirates. Shop tickets, scales and receipts all use it. It keeps comparison simple between shops and karats.
Older South Asian buyers still think in tola. One tola equals about 11.66 grams. Investors think in the troy ounce, near 31.10 grams.
From per-gram rate to final price
The per-gram rate is the metal value only. Shops add a making charge for craft and design. A 5% VAT then applies at the till.
So your bill is more than weight times rate. Our gold calculator adds every part for you. The making charges guide shows fair ranges.
How the per-gram figure is set
We take the world spot price in dollars per ounce. It is converted to dirhams at the fixed 3.6725 peg. Dividing by 31.1035 grams gives the pure per-gram rate.
Each karat is then scaled by its purity factor. The full working is on our methodology page. The same method runs on every page of the site.
Buying small weights
Light chains and rings are often just a few grams. At those weights, the making charge can outweigh the metal. Always ask for the charge per gram before buying.
For value buyers, small gold bars carry lower charges. Selling small pieces later follows the used gold price. Keep every invoice to prove weight and purity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the gold price per gram in the UAE today?
The live AED per gram figures for each karat are in the tables above. They update regularly from the world spot price.
Why is 24K more per gram than 22K?
24K is 99.9% pure, while 22K is 91.7% pure. More gold in each gram means a higher price.
Is the per-gram rate the same across the UAE?
Yes, the metal rate is national. Only making charges differ between shops and emirates.