Free tool · United Arab Emirates
Dubai gold price calculator
Work out the price of gold jewellery in the UAE: weight × the day's AED rate for the karat, making charges, stones, 5% VAT and old gold taken in exchange. For shoppers in the souk and for jewellers quoting customers.
For estimates only. The bill from your jeweller is final; confirm tax rates with your accountant.
How gold jewellery is priced in Dubai and the UAE
Metal value = net weight in grams × the day's rate per gram for the karat. UAE rates are published per gram for 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K gold.
Making charges are added per gram or as a fixed amount for the piece, and stones are charged separately.
VAT is 5% on the full value of jewellery sold to a consumer: metal, making and stones. Investment gold of 99% purity or more can be zero-rated, and dealer-to-dealer sales for resale fall under the reverse charge. Tourists can claim a VAT refund on eligible purchases at the airport.
Source: UAE Federal Tax Authority. Rates are for illustration; use the day's published rate.
Updated 5 November 2026 by Infovion Technologies, makers of Infovion JMS jewellery software.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How is the price of gold jewellery calculated in Dubai?
Weight in grams × the day's rate per gram for the karat, plus making charges and any stones, plus 5% VAT on the total. Enter the weight, karat, rate and making charge above and the calculator shows each part.
Is VAT charged on making charges in the UAE?
Yes. For jewellery sold to a consumer, the making charges are part of the price and 5% VAT applies to them along with the metal and stones.
What is the difference between 22K and 21K gold?
22K gold is about 91.6% pure and 21K about 87.5% pure, so 21K costs less per gram and is a little harder. 21K is popular in the Gulf; 22K is the usual choice of Indian buyers.
Can tourists get the VAT back on gold jewellery in Dubai?
Visitors can claim a refund of VAT on eligible purchases from shops registered in the tax-free shopping scheme, at the airport before leaving. The refund is on the VAT, less a fee, and the rules are set by the Federal Tax Authority.
How do I convert a 24K rate to 22K, 21K or 18K?
Multiply the 24K rate by the karat divided by 24: × 22/24 for 22K, × 21/24 for 21K and × 18/24 for 18K. Choose "24K, convert" above. Published rates for each karat can differ slightly from this.
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Infovion JMS bills by weight and karat in AED and prints 5% VAT tax invoices with your TRN. About AED 390 per shop, plus a yearly AMC. Book a free demo call.