Gold Price Today in Dubai & UAE (AED/USD) - Live Rate

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USD per Ounce

$4,017.50

USD per Gram

$129.17

AED per Ounce

AED 14,754.27

AED per Gram

AED 474.36

Spot gold price shown for informational purposes, not a live trading quote. AED conversion uses the fixed peg of 3.6725. Jewellery/souk prices include making charges above spot.

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Gold Trading in the UAE

Gold holds particular significance in the UAE, from Dubai's historic Gold Souk to gold's role as a portfolio hedge for Gulf investors. Spot gold price (shown above) is the international benchmark used by banks, refiners and traders. It differs from retail jewellery pricing, which includes making charges that vary by karat and design.

Traders can speculate on gold price movements without buying physical gold by trading XAU/USD as a CFD through a regulated forex broker. This allows both long (buy) and short (sell) positions, with leverage available, though leverage increases risk alongside potential reward.

New to trading gold? Read our beginner guide to trading gold in the UAE: lot sizes, margin, what moves the price and the best hours to trade.

Paying zakat on gold or savings? The zakat calculator uses today's gold and silver prices for the nisab.

Trade Gold (XAU/USD) With a Regulated Broker

XM offers gold trading with leverage up to 1:200 and no commission on standard accounts.

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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Only trade with money you can afford to lose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gold price today in Dubai?

The live gold price updates every few minutes on this page in both USD and AED, per ounce and per gram. Prices reflect the international spot gold market.

Why does gold price differ between USD and AED?

The AED price is calculated using the fixed peg of 3.6725 AED per USD, which has been in place since 1997. The underlying gold price itself is quoted internationally in USD per troy ounce.

How is spot gold price different from jewellery gold price in UAE?

Spot gold price (shown here) is the international wholesale rate. Jewellery gold prices at Dubai Gold Souk include making charges and a small premium above spot price, which varies by karat (24K, 22K, 18K) and retailer.

Can I trade gold as a CFD?

Yes. Most forex brokers including XM and Exness offer XAU/USD as a tradeable CFD instrument, letting you speculate on gold price movements without owning physical gold.

How often does the gold price update?

Spot gold prices change continuously during market hours (nearly 24/5). This page refreshes automatically every 60 seconds.