Dubai vs India Gold Price Today
Dubai 22K is about ₹1,609/g (12.2%) cheaper than India today, before customs. Run the carry-home duty calculator →
Per-karat comparison · per gram (INR)
| Purity | Dubai (≈INR) | India | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ≈₹12,677 | ₹14,433 | −₹1,756/g |
| 22K | ≈₹11,621 | ₹13,230 | −₹1,609/g |
| 18K | ≈₹9,507 | ₹10,825 | −₹1,318/g |
Dubai figures are pure-metal shop rates converted at today's AED/INR (₹26.07); jewellery adds making charges and 5% VAT. A negative difference means Dubai is cheaper per gram before duty.
About the Dubai–India gap
Two things drive whether gold is worth buying in Dubai: the international gold price (the same everywhere) and the AED–INR rate. Dubai's edge comes from no GST, only 5% VAT (waived on investment bars), tight jeweller competition and lower making charges. That's why the pure-metal price is usually below India's.
The catch is customs. Above your duty-free allowance, India charges a reduced ~6% duty (paid in foreign currency), which eats into the saving. For a few pieces within the allowance the Gulf advantage is real; for larger amounts, run the numbers before you buy.
Dubai vs India gold · FAQs
Buying for family back home?
Sending gold or money home from the Gulf? Check today's rate in their city, then weigh it against the carry-home duty.