Why is the gold rate the same in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?

Because the price of gold is quoted in US dollars and the dirham is pegged at 3.6725 to the dollar. Every emirate converts the same spot price at the same fixed rate, so the metal value is identical — only the making charge and the shop's own premium differ.

Which Gulf city has the cheapest gold?

The metal costs the same across a country; what changes between countries is the currency conversion. A kilo of gold costs the same everywhere once you convert, so compare making charges and VAT, not the headline rate.

Is the gold rate on this page a shop price?

No. It is the spot value of the metal. Jewellers add a making charge of roughly 5–20% plus any VAT, so the price you pay at a counter is always above these figures.

Spot gold 3,887.60 USD/oz · 14 Nov 2026

Gold rate in the Gulf today

24K, 22K, 21K and 18K per gram in 14 Gulf cities, calculated from the live spot price and the local currency rate. Sourced, dated, and honest about making charges.

Spot gold3,887.60USD/oz14 Nov 2026

24K · Dubai459.02AEDfine gold — what the spot price quotes

22K · Dubai420.47AEDthe standard for Gulf jewellery (91.6%)

21K · Dubai401.65AEDcommon in Saudi and Egyptian gold

Gold per gram, city by city

24K and 22K per gram, plus the tola price, on today's spot.

Spot-based gold rates, 14 Nov 2026
City	Country	24K /g	22K /g	1 tola 24K	Currency
Dubai	UAE	459.02	420.47	5,353.95	AED
Abu Dhabi	UAE	459.02	420.47	5,353.95	AED
Sharjah	UAE	459.02	420.47	5,353.95	AED
Al Ain	UAE	459.02	420.47	5,353.95	AED
Riyadh	Saudi Arabia	468.71	429.34	5,466.94	SAR
Jeddah	Saudi Arabia	468.71	429.34	5,466.94	SAR
Dammam	Saudi Arabia	468.71	429.34	5,466.94	SAR
Mecca	Saudi Arabia	468.71	429.34	5,466.94	SAR
Medina	Saudi Arabia	468.71	429.34	5,466.94	SAR
Doha	Qatar	454.96	416.74	5,306.57	QAR
Kuwait City	Kuwait	38.908	35.639	453.811	KWD
Muscat	Oman	48.06	44.02	560.54	OMR
Salalah	Oman	48.06	44.02	560.54	OMR
Manama	Bahrain	47.00	43.05	548.15	BHD

1 troy ounce = 31.1034768 g · 1 tola = 11.6638 g. Currency conversion: open.er-api.com. Shops add making charges.

Dubai420.47 AED Abu Dhabi420.47 AED Sharjah420.47 AED Al Ain420.47 AED Riyadh429.34 SAR Jeddah429.34 SAR Dammam429.34 SAR Mecca429.34 SAR Medina429.34 SAR Doha416.74 QAR Kuwait City35.64 KWD Muscat44.02 OMR Salalah44.02 OMR Manama43.05 BHD

Frequently asked questions

Why is the gold rate the same in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?: Because the price of gold is quoted in US dollars and the dirham is pegged at 3.6725 to the dollar. Every emirate converts the same spot price at the same fixed rate, so the metal value is identical — only the making charge and the shop's own premium differ.
Which Gulf city has the cheapest gold?: The metal costs the same across a country; what changes between countries is the currency conversion. A kilo of gold costs the same everywhere once you convert, so compare making charges and VAT, not the headline rate.
Is the gold rate on this page a shop price?: No. It is the spot value of the metal. Jewellers add a making charge of roughly 5–20% plus any VAT, so the price you pay at a counter is always above these figures.

Sourcegold-api.comUpdated14 Nov 2026Spot gold, refreshed hourly. Currency conversion three times a day.