Abu Dhabi Gold Price Today
Abu Dhabi 22K is about ₹1,609/g (12%) cheaper than India today and GST-free — but customs duty above your duty-free allowance eats into the saving. Check the customs calculator →
Gold in Abu Dhabi rose on 29 Jul 2026, at AED 486.25 a gram for 24K (up AED 1.25), with 22K at AED 445.75 and 21K — the everyday Gulf jewellery standard — at AED 425.50. Because the UAE sets one nationwide gold rate, Abu Dhabi tracks the Dubai price one-for-one; at today's AED/INR of ₹26.07 that 24K works out to about ₹12,677/g. These are metal rates — jewellery adds making charges and 5% VAT, while investment 999 bars are VAT-free.
Gold rate across the UAE · all 7 emirates
| Emirate | 24K AED/g | 22K AED/g | 21K AED/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 486.25 | AED 445.75 | AED 425.50 |
| Sharjah | AED 486.25 | AED 445.75 | AED 425.50 |
| Abu Dhabi | AED 486.25 | AED 445.75 | AED 425.50 |
| Ajman | AED 486.25 | AED 445.75 | AED 425.50 |
| Fujairah | AED 486.25 | AED 445.75 | AED 425.50 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | AED 486.25 | AED 445.75 | AED 425.50 |
| Umm Al Quwain | AED 486.25 | AED 445.75 | AED 425.50 |
Gold is one nationwide rate — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah all share the same per-gram price. Only making charges differ by shop.
Abu Dhabi gold cost calculator
Abu Dhabi gold · last 10 days (AED/g)
| Date | 24K | 22K | 21K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul | AED 486.25 | AED 445.75 | AED 425.50 |
| 28 Jul | AED 485.00 | AED 444.50 | AED 424.50 |
| 27 Jul | AED 492.75 | AED 451.75 | AED 431.25 |
| 26 Jul | AED 490.00 | AED 449.25 | AED 428.75 |
| 25 Jul | AED 490.00 | AED 449.25 | AED 428.75 |
| 24 Jul | AED 487.50 | AED 447.00 | AED 426.50 |
| 23 Jul | AED 496.25 | AED 455.00 | AED 434.25 |
| 22 Jul | AED 495.75 | AED 454.50 | AED 433.75 |
| 21 Jul | AED 486.50 | AED 446.00 | AED 425.75 |
| 20 Jul | AED 484.25 | AED 444.00 | AED 423.75 |
A returning male passenger can bring up to 20 g of gold jewellery duty-free and a female passenger up to 40 g; anything above is taxed, and your allowance depends on how long you've stayed abroad. Bars and coins are not covered by the jewellery allowance. Always declare gold on arrival.
About gold prices in Abu Dhabi
One rate across all seven emirates
UAE gold is a single nationwide rate, so Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah all show the same per-gram price on any given day. If you see a "Abu Dhabi gold rate", it's the same number as Dubai — only the making charges and shop offers vary. That's why our Abu Dhabi rate is based on the live Dubai gold price.
24K, 22K, 21K and 18K in Abu Dhabi
21K (87.5% pure) is the everyday Gulf jewellery standard, brighter and a little harder than 22K. 24K is for bars and investment, 22K is favoured by Indian and South Asian buyers, and 18K suits diamond and modern pieces. VAT of 5% applies to jewellery and making charges, but investment-grade 999 bars are zero-rated.
Why UAE gold is cheaper than India
India adds import duty and GST on top of the metal, while the UAE charges only 5% VAT on jewellery and nothing on investment bars and coins. The metal itself tracks the same global dollar price — so the gap is tax and margin, not the gold.
Bringing it home to India
The headline saving shrinks once Indian customs duty is added above your duty-free allowance, so UAE gold makes most sense within your limit or for jewellery you'll keep abroad. Use the customs calculator before you buy, and keep your invoice for declaration.
Rates are approximate Abu Dhabi metal prices, the same nationwide UAE gold rate sourced daily from Dubai; INR conversions use ₹26.07/AED. Confirm with the jeweller — final price includes making charges and 5% VAT on jewellery.
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