Gold Chain Price in Dubai Today: 22K and 24K Rates by Weight
Quick answer: A gold chain in Dubai costs its weight multiplied by the day’s rate for its karat, plus a making charge and 5% VAT. At 12:30 UAE time on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the world market price of 22K gold in the UAE is AED 436.01 per gram, AED 5,085.53 per tola and AED 4,360.10 for 10 grams, equal to US$118.72 per gram. Light daily wear chains often weigh 2 to 15 grams, and heavier chains 20 to 30 grams or more.
| Weight | 22K in AED | 22K in US$ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 436.01 | 118.72 |
| 4 grams | 1,744.04 | 474.89 |
| 8 grams (1 sovereign or pavan) | 3,488.08 | 949.78 |
| 10 grams | 4,360.10 | 1,187.23 |
| 1 tola (11.6638 g) | 5,085.53 | 1,384.76 |
| 20 grams | 8,720.20 | 2,374.46 |
| 50 grams | 21,800.50 | 5,936.15 |
| 100 grams | 43,601.00 | 11,872.29 |
GoldRateUAE explains the gold chain price in Dubai with live rates, so you can turn the weight on a tag into a clear total. The table above shows today’s value of common 22K weights before making charges and VAT.
Chains are one of the most bought pieces in Dubai, from thin daily wear chains to heavy men’s designs. Because most chains are plain gold with no stones, weight decides most of the price.
How Much Does a Gold Chain Weigh?
Weights vary with length, thickness and design. Jeweller BlueStone reports these typical ranges for 22K chains.
| Chain type | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| Women’s daily wear chain | 2 to 6 grams |
| Women’s dressy chain | 16 to 30 grams |
| Men’s daily wear chain | 8 to 15 grams |
| Men’s heavier chain | 26 to 32 grams |
Hollow chains look thicker than their weight suggests, while solid chains of the same look weigh more. Always read the weight on the tag rather than judging by size.
How Is a Chain Priced in Dubai?
Every shop in Dubai starts from the same daily rate for each karat. The bill then adds a making charge for the design and 5% VAT on jewellery.
| Part of the bill | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Gold value | Weight × the day’s rate for the karat |
| Making charge | Craftsmanship, often lower on machine made chains |
| VAT | 5% on the gold and making charge |
Machine made chains usually carry lower making charges than handmade designs. Our guide to gold making charges in the UAE explains the range.
Chain Prices by Weight: Worked Examples
The table uses an illustrative 22K rate of AED 470 per gram and a making charge of AED 10 per gram. Replace the rate with today’s live 22K price above for a current figure.
| Chain weight | Gold value | Making charge | Total with 5% VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | AED 2,350 | AED 50 | AED 2,520 |
| 10 grams | AED 4,700 | AED 100 | AED 5,040 |
| 20 grams | AED 9,400 | AED 200 | AED 10,080 |
| 30 grams | AED 14,100 | AED 300 | AED 15,120 |
The gold price calculator for Dubai works out any weight and karat at the live rate.
22K, 24K, 21K or 18K Chains?
22K chains, stamped 916, are the most common choice for South Asian buyers in Dubai. 21K is popular in Arabic designs, and 18K is harder, so it is used for fine and stone set chains.
24K gold is very soft, so pure gold chains bend and wear easily. They are less common than 22K and are mostly bought for their gold content.
| Karat | Gold content | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | Plain pieces, bought for gold content |
| 22K | 91.6% | Daily wear and traditional chains |
| 21K | 87.5% | Arabic designs |
| 18K | 75% | Fine and stone set chains |
Our 22K vs 24K comparison explains the difference in more detail.
Men’s Chains and Women’s Chains
Men’s chains are usually heavier and plainer, with designs such as rope, curb and box links. Women’s chains range from fine daily wear styles to layered and pendant chains.
The price formula is the same for both. A heavier chain simply contains more grams of gold.
Gold Chain Prices in Indian Rupees
Many buyers compare a Dubai chain with the price back home in India. India adds 15% import duty and 3% GST to gold, while the UAE charges 5% VAT on jewellery.
The AED to INR gold rate page converts today’s Dubai price into rupees. If you are flying to India, the carry limits from Dubai to India apply to chains like any other jewellery.
Popular Chain Designs in Dubai Shops
Dubai jewellers stock a wide range of chain styles. Rope, box, curb, Figaro and snake chains are common in 22K, while Arabic shops also sell 21K chains with traditional patterns.
The design affects the making charge more than the gold value. A dense handmade rope chain takes more work than a simple machine made link of the same weight.
Reading a Chain Tag
1. Check the weight in grams and the karat stamp.
2. Multiply by today’s rate for that karat.
3. Ask for the making charge per gram, not just a total.
4. Check that VAT is 5% of gold and making charge together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 10 gram 22K chain in Dubai?
Multiply today’s 22K rate by 10, add the making charge, then add 5% VAT. The table at the top of this page shows the live gold value of 10 grams.
Why do two chains of the same weight have different prices?
The gold value is the same, so the difference is the making charge. Detailed handmade designs cost more to make than plain machine made chains.
What does 916 on a chain mean?
916 means the gold is 91.6% pure, which is 22K. The stamp should match the karat on the invoice.
Can tourists get VAT back on a gold chain?
Tourists can claim back most of the 5% VAT on jewellery at the airport through the Tax Free scheme. See our guide on claiming the VAT refund at Dubai airport.
Working Out a Gold Chain Price in Dubai
To work out a gold chain price in Dubai, take the weight, multiply by today’s live rate, add the making charge, and add 5% VAT. With those four numbers on the invoice, every quote is easy to compare.
This page gives market information only and is not financial advice. Weights are typical ranges and vary by design.
Sources: BlueStone on gold chain weights and Federal Tax Authority tourist refund.
