Gold Rate in United Arab Emirates Today (23 April 2026) — 18K, 22K (916 KDM) & 24K

As of 23 April 2026, the gold rate in United Arab Emirates is AED 580.50/gram (24K pure) and AED 537.50/gram (22K hallmark jewelry gold). The 18K rate — popular for diamond-studded jewelry — stands at AED 439.80/gram. Over the last 10 days, 22K gold in United Arab Emirates moved between a low of AED 527.75 and a high of AED 544.50 per gram (1.85% change). All prices are updated 6× daily from the MCX benchmark. Rates are sourced from the MCX benchmark and IBJA daily announcements. Use our free gold calculator to plan your purchase or investment.

The United Arab Emirates is one of the world's most important gold trading hubs. Dubai's Gold Souk in Deira is the most famous, but each emirate has its own active gold market: Abu Dhabi's World Trade Centre Souk, Sharjah's Gold Souk near Rolla Square, and Ajman's Gold Souk. Gold in the UAE is priced in UAE Dirhams (AED), pegged to USD, and tracks the international spot price with very competitive local premiums. The UAE levies no import duty on gold, and investment-grade gold is VAT-exempt (introduced 5% VAT in 2018 but investment gold and gold bars above 99% purity are zero-rated). The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is the regulatory body overseeing the UAE's gold trade and sets daily benchmark prices used across all emirates. Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) trades gold futures. The UAE is a transit hub for gold flowing between the West, Africa, and Asia. Indian, Pakistani, and Filipino expatriates — who together make up over 60% of the UAE's population — are the largest buyers of 22K South Asian-style gold jewellery. Major international chains including Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, and Pure Gold have flagship stores across all seven emirates.

United Arab Emirates gold rate today (23 April 2026): 22K (916 KDM) AED 537.50/g & 24K AED 580.50/g. Updated 6× daily. 10-day trend + free calculator.