Today’s used gold price in the UAE
The tables above show the live metal value by karat. Used gold is paid on this metal value, not the shop price you first paid. Weight and purity decide the offer.
Making charges you paid once are not refunded on resale. That labour cost stays with the original purchase. So a resale offer is always below the till price.
How buyback is calculated
A buyer weighs your item and confirms its karat. They multiply the weight by the current metal rate. That figure, minus a small margin, is the offer.
Check the karat first on our purity and hallmark guide. Then compare the offer with the live 22K or 21K rate. A fair deal sits close to metal value.
Common deductions
Buyers may deduct for stones, solder and wear. Stones are not gold and are weighed out. Old solder joints can lower the effective purity.
Some shops test with acid or an electronic analyser. This confirms the real karat before an offer. Ask which method they use and watch the weighing.
Getting a fair price
Get quotes from two or three shops before selling. Offers vary with each buyer’s margin. Our gold calculator shows the metal value to expect.
Bring the original invoice and any certificates. Proof of weight and purity strengthens your position. Selling where you bought can sometimes secure a better rate.
Bars, coins and scrap
Pure bars and coins fetch the strongest buyback. They have no making charge to lose and clear purity. Broken or scrap jewellery is still paid on melt value.
Even damaged pieces hold their full gold weight. Do not discard gold just because it is bent or old. The metal itself keeps its market value.
Frequently asked questions
How much is used gold worth in the UAE?
It is worth its weight times the current metal rate, less a small margin. The tables above show today’s metal value by karat.
Do I get making charges back when I sell gold?
No, making charges are never refunded on resale. You are paid for the gold content only.
Where can I sell used gold in the UAE?
Licensed jewellers and gold buyers across every emirate purchase used gold. Compare two or three offers before you sell.