Gold Price Calculator UAE Today
Calculate today's live gold price in AED, USD, SAR, and more by weight and karat. Uses real-time XAU/USD spot price — updated every 5 minutes. Free, private, no signup.
How to Calculate Gold Value in UAE Dirhams
The UAE gold price calculator converts live international gold spot rates into your local currency instantly. To calculate your gold value, enter the weight, select the unit (grams, tola, or troy ounce), choose the karat, and pick your preferred currency. The tool fetches the current XAU/USD spot price from metals.live, updated every 5 minutes, and applies the correct purity factor for your karat selection.
The formula used is: Value = (XAU/USD ÷ 31.1035) × purity × weight in grams × exchange rate. For example, if gold is $2,350 per troy ounce and you have 10 grams of 22K gold, the pure gold value in AED = (2350 ÷ 31.1035) × 0.916 × 10 × 3.67 = approximately AED 2,537. Based on live XAU/USD spot price from metals.live, updated every 5 minutes. Last updated: March 2026.
Gold Karat Explained — 24K vs 22K vs 21K
Gold karat measures purity. 24K gold is 99.99% pure gold — the reference standard for spot prices. However, pure gold is too soft for most jewellery. The UAE's Dubai Gold Souk commonly trades in 22K (91.6% pure), 21K (87.5% pure), and 18K (75% pure) gold.
22K gold is the preferred karat for traditional Arabic jewellery, bangles, and necklaces because it balances purity with workability. 18K gold is popular for diamond-set rings and modern designer pieces since its higher alloy content makes it harder and more durable. 14K gold (58.3% purity) is commonly used for import jewellery from Western markets. When comparing prices, always factor in the karat — a 22K price is never comparable to an 18K quote directly.
Gold Price in GCC Countries Today
Gold is priced globally in USD per troy ounce (XAU/USD). In the GCC, local gold prices are derived from this international spot rate using fixed or near-fixed exchange rates. The UAE Dirham (AED) is pegged at 3.67 per USD, the Saudi Riyal (SAR) at 3.75, and the Qatari Riyal (QAR) at 3.64. The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), at roughly 0.307 per USD, gives KWD holders a notably different per-gram price.
Dubai is the most transparent gold market in the GCC — prices at the Dubai Gold Souk closely track international spot rates with minimal spread. Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Jeddah gold markets also operate on tight spreads. Retail jewellers add a making charge (5–15% for jewellery) and a small markup (2–5% for coins and bars) on top of the spot rate. This calculator shows the pure spot-derived value so you can assess the markup being applied.
When to Sell Gold in UAE
The best time to sell gold in the UAE depends on global spot prices, currency movements, and local demand. Dubai buyers (gold dealers, banks, and exchange houses) offer prices close to international spot rates with a small discount (1–3%). Avoid selling at airport shops or hotel jewellers, which apply larger spreads.
For tax planning: the UAE does not levy capital gains tax or VAT on gold trading for individuals, making it one of the most efficient places globally to buy and sell physical gold. Zakat-eligible Muslims should note the nisab threshold — holdings exceeding 85 grams of pure gold equivalent trigger a 2.5% Zakat obligation. This calculator highlights when your entered weight crosses that threshold automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the gold price update?
The live gold price updates automatically every 5 minutes from the metals.live spot price API. You can also reload the page for an instant refresh. The last-updated timestamp is displayed next to the live price strip.
What is 22K gold worth in AED today?
22K gold is 91.6% pure (22 parts gold out of 24). To calculate its value: multiply the 24K spot price per gram by 0.916, then multiply by your weight in grams, and finally multiply by the AED/USD exchange rate (fixed at 3.67 AED per USD). This calculator does all of this automatically using the live XAU/USD spot price.
How many grams in a tola?
One tola equals 11.664 grams. The tola is a traditional South Asian unit of weight widely used in gold trading across the UAE, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It is identical to the bhori used in Bangladesh.
What is the Zakat nisab for gold?
The Zakat nisab for gold is 85 grams of pure (24K equivalent) gold. If the pure gold equivalent of your holdings reaches or exceeds 85 grams, Zakat becomes obligatory (2.5% of total wealth). This calculator shows a Zakat indicator when your entered weight crosses the nisab threshold.
Is this tool accurate for buying or selling gold in Dubai?
This calculator uses the live international spot price (XAU/USD). Actual retail prices at Dubai Gold Souk and jewellery shops include a markup of 2–5% above spot for coins and bars, plus making charges for jewellery (5–15%). Use this tool as a reference baseline, then compare it with the quoted retail price to assess the premium being charged.
What currencies are supported?
The calculator supports AED (UAE Dirham), USD (US Dollar), SAR (Saudi Riyal), QAR (Qatari Riyal), KWD (Kuwaiti Dinar), GBP (British Pound), and EUR (Euro). AED, SAR, and QAR are pegged currencies with fixed USD rates. GBP and EUR rates are approximate and derived from standard market references.
How is the gold price fetched?
The live gold price is fetched from the metals.live spot price API, which provides real-time XAU/USD (gold per troy ounce in US Dollars). The result is cached in your browser for 15 minutes to avoid excessive API calls. If the API is unavailable, a fallback source (goldprice.org) is tried before showing a manual entry prompt.