22K Gold Rate in UAE Today: Price per Gram, Tola, Sovereign and 10 Grams

By Zohaib Noman, Editor of GoldRateUAE. Prices refresh automatically through the trading day. How we calculate the rate.

Quick answer: At 00:32 UAE time on Monday, 19 October 2026, the world market price of 22K gold in the UAE is AED 450.93 per gram, AED 5,259.56 per tola and AED 4,509.30 for 10 grams, equal to US$122.79 per gram. Shop board rates in Dubai are usually a few percent higher, and jewellery adds a making charge and 5% VAT.

GoldRateUAE shows the 22K gold rate in UAE today for every common weight, from a single gram to a 100 gram bridal set. 22K is the karat most people buy for jewellery in Dubai, Sharjah and the other emirates, so it is the figure to check before any purchase.

The rate is the same in all seven emirates at any given moment. What changes from shop to shop is the making charge, which is why comparing quotes per gram matters more than chasing a cheaper rate.

What Does 22K Gold Cost by Weight Today?

The table converts today’s live 22K price into the weights buyers actually use, including the 8 gram sovereign or pavan common with families from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Weight	22K in AED	22K in US$
1 gram	450.93	122.79
4 grams	1,803.72	491.14
8 grams (1 sovereign or pavan)	3,607.44	982.28
10 grams	4,509.30	1,227.86
1 tola (11.6638 g)	5,259.56	1,432.15
20 grams	9,018.60	2,455.71
50 grams	22,546.50	6,139.28
100 grams	45,093.00	12,278.56

These are the values of the gold alone. A 10 gram chain priced by a jeweller will cost more, because the bill adds the making charge per gram and then 5% VAT on the total.

What Does 22K Mean, and Why Is It Stamped 916?

22K gold is 22 parts gold out of 24, or 91.6% pure, which is why it carries the hallmark 916. The remaining 8.4% is usually copper, silver or zinc, which makes the metal hard enough for rings, bangles and chains worn every day.

Every piece sold in the UAE must carry a purity hallmark. Look for 916 or 22K stamped on the piece itself, not only on the price tag or the box.

Is the 22K Gold Rate in UAE the Same as in Other Gulf Countries?

The metal is priced the same across the Gulf, because every currency in the table is pegged to the US dollar and every market follows the world gold price. The real difference for a buyer is VAT on jewellery.

Country	22K per gram, local	In AED	VAT on jewellery
UAE	AED 450.93	450.93	5%
Saudi Arabia	SAR 460.45	450.93	15%
Kuwait	KWD 37.760	450.97	None
Oman	OMR 47.270	450.91	5%
Bahrain	BHD 46.170	450.96	10%
Qatar	QAR 446.94	450.93	None

Qatar and Kuwait charge no VAT on gold jewellery, the UAE and Oman charge 5%, Bahrain 10% and Saudi Arabia 15%. On a 50 gram bridal set, that tax gap can be worth more than any difference in making charges.

How Do You Calculate the Price of a 22K Gold Piece?

Multiply the weight in grams by the 22K rate per gram, add the jeweller’s making charge, then add 5% VAT on the total. Most shops show the weight and the making charge on the tag, so you can check the maths yourself.

For example, a 20 gram 22K necklace at an illustrative AED 470 per gram with a making charge of AED 15 per gram comes to AED 9,700 before tax. With 5% VAT the total is AED 10,185.

The gold price calculator for Dubai does this for you with the live rate. Our guide to gold making charges in the UAE explains what counts as a fair charge.

22K, 21K or 24K: Which Should You Buy?

Choose 22K for everyday jewellery: it is pure enough to hold its value and hard enough to wear. 21K, common in traditional Gulf designs, is slightly harder and a little cheaper per gram, while 24K is too soft for most jewellery and is bought mainly as bars and coins.

If investment is your main goal, 24K bars carry no VAT in the UAE, which makes them cheaper per gram of pure gold than 22K jewellery. See the 24K gold rate in UAE and our full 22K vs 24K comparison.

What Happens When You Sell 22K Gold?

A buyer in the UAE pays for the pure gold content of your piece, based on the day’s rate, after testing its purity. You do not get the original making charge or VAT back.

Expect deductions for stones, enamel or damage, and compare two or three offers before you sell. Branded jewellers often give better value when you exchange their own pieces for new ones.

Buying 22K Gold in the UAE to Take to India

Many Indian residents buy 22K jewellery in the UAE because the price is lower than at home. Under India’s Baggage Rules 2026, a woman who has lived abroad for more than a year can carry 40 grams of jewellery duty free and a man 20 grams.

The allowance applies to jewellery, and customs duty is charged on anything above it. Keep the itemised invoice for every piece you carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rate of 22 carat gold per gram in the UAE today?

The live table at the top of this page shows today’s 22K price per gram in AED. It updates through the trading day and is the same in every emirate.

How much is 1 tola of 22K gold in Dubai?

One tola is 11.6638 grams, and the weight table above shows its live 22K value. Shop prices add a making charge and 5% VAT.

How much is one sovereign of 22K gold in the UAE?

A sovereign, also called a pavan, is 8 grams. The weight table shows the live 22K value of 8 grams in dirhams and US dollars.

Is 916 gold the same as 22K?

Yes. 916 means 91.6% pure gold, which is 22 karat.

Before You Buy 22K Gold in the UAE

Check the 22K gold rate in UAE on this page, multiply by the weight you want, then ask the shop for its making charge per gram in writing. That simple routine protects you whether you buy in the Gold Souk, a mall or a hypermarket counter.

This page gives market information only and is not financial advice. Prices are world market values; retail prices include a dealer margin, making charges and VAT.

Sources: World Gold Council gold price data and Dubai Central Laboratory, Dubai Municipality.