Gold & Silver Price Today in United Arab Emirates
Live prices per gram in AED
Live gold and silver prices in United Arab Emirates in AED. Gold karats 24/22/21/18/14K and silver purities 999/925/900 — updated daily.
🥇 Gold Price — United Arab Emirates
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Silver Price Today in United Arab Emirates
Fine 999, Sterling 925 and Coin 900 silver prices in AED per gram, ounce and kilo. Updated daily from live XAG/USD rates.
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Fine 999 Silver — 7-Day Chart (AED/gram)
Gold in United Arab Emirates
The UAE — and Dubai in particular — is the undisputed gold trading hub of the Middle East. The Dubai Gold Souk in Deira is one of the largest in the world, offering everything from 24K bullion bars to ornate 18K jewelry. Prices are quoted in UAE Dirham (AED) and closely mirror international spot rates, making the UAE a benchmark market for the entire MENA region.
Local Market Context
Dubai's Gold Souk concentrates hundreds of licensed dealers within a few city blocks, creating intense price competition and thin retail margins. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) operates the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), adding a sophisticated futures layer. Abu Dhabi's markets are smaller but growing, and Sharjah hosts several wholesale dealers popular with regional traders.
Taxes & Duties in United Arab Emirates
The UAE introduced a 5% VAT in January 2018. Investment-grade gold (bars and coins of 99% or higher purity) is zero-rated, meaning bullion purchases attract no VAT. Jewelry carries the standard 5% VAT. There is no import duty on gold. Prices shown on freshgoldprice.com include the 5% VAT applicable to jewelry; bullion buyers effectively face near-spot pricing.
Buying Tips for United Arab Emirates
Compare prices across multiple Souk shops — dealers compete keenly and price differences for the same karat and weight can be meaningful. Request itemized receipts showing gram weight, karat, making charge, and VAT separately. The Dubai Municipality hallmark guarantees karat purity. Avoid unmarked pieces from unlicensed vendors. DMCC-accredited dealers offer the strongest consumer protections.
Gold as an Investment in United Arab Emirates
The AED is pegged to USD at 3.6725, so gold in AED tracks USD spot almost perfectly. Zero VAT on investment-grade bullion makes Dubai one of the cheapest places in the world to buy physical gold. Free-zone storage at DMCC-licensed vaults allows investors to hold allocated gold without taking physical possession.