Gold Price in Dubai 2025: Monthly 24K and 22K Rates, Highs and Lows
By Zohaib Noman, Editor of GoldRateUAE. Figures from the LBMA gold price, converted at 3.6725 dirhams per US dollar. How we calculate the rate.
Quick answer: In 2025, 24K gold in the UAE averaged AED 405.17 per gram and 22K averaged AED 371.42 per gram at world market prices. The low was AED 310.93 on 6 January and the high was AED 525.36 on 23 December. The average was 43.8% higher than in 2024.
GoldRateUAE tracks the gold price in Dubai 2025 month by month, so you can see exactly how the biggest yearly rise in recent history unfolded. All figures are world market prices per gram; shop board rates in the Gold Souk sit a few percent higher.
2025 was the year gold broke through US$3,000, US$3,500 and US$4,000 per ounce. For a UAE family buying wedding gold, a 22K gram that averaged about AED 293 in January cost about AED 464 by December.
Monthly Gold Rates in Dubai for 2025
The table shows the average, low and high for 24K gold in each month, the 22K average, and the change against the month before.
| Month | Average 24K (AED/g) | Average 22K (AED/g) | Low 24K | High 24K | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | 319.94 | 293.29 | 310.93 | 332.03 | +2.5% |
| February 2025 | 341.79 | 313.32 | 333.69 | 346.76 | +6.8% |
| March 2025 | 352.24 | 322.90 | 340.13 | 367.81 | +3.1% |
| April 2025 | 378.72 | 347.17 | 355.96 | 405.41 | +7.5% |
| May 2025 | 387.04 | 354.80 | 375.82 | 400.53 | +2.2% |
| June 2025 | 395.78 | 362.81 | 386.31 | 405.62 | +2.3% |
| July 2025 | 394.17 | 361.33 | 389.51 | 403.05 | -0.4% |
| August 2025 | 397.08 | 364.00 | 393.47 | 404.89 | +0.7% |
| September 2025 | 432.76 | 396.71 | 410.29 | 451.85 | +9.0% |
| October 2025 | 478.59 | 438.72 | 457.18 | 507.05 | +10.6% |
| November 2025 | 482.09 | 441.93 | 466.52 | 495.40 | +0.7% |
| December 2025 | 506.47 | 464.28 | 494.52 | 525.36 | +5.1% |
Source: LBMA Gold Price (PM) in US dollars per troy ounce, converted at 3.6725 AED per USD and 31.1035 grams per ounce. These are world market values; jewellery shop board rates are usually a few percent higher.
Only one month, July, ended with a lower average than the month before, and the drop was just 0.4%. September and October were the strongest months, rising 9.0% and 10.6%.
How Did the Gold Price in Dubai Move Through 2025?
The year divides neatly into four quarters, and each one set a new level for dirham prices.
| Quarter | Average 24K (AED per gram) | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| January to March | AED 337.65 | Gold crossed US$3,000 per ounce for the first time on 18 March |
| April to June | AED 387.32 | April alone rose 7.5% as prices pushed higher |
| July to September | AED 408.13 | A pause in July, then a jump in September past US$3,500 |
| October to December | AED 488.26 | Gold crossed US$4,000 on 8 October and set the year’s high on 23 December |
From the first trading day to the last, the world price rose about 65%. The yearly average, which smooths out the daily swings, was about 44% above 2024.
What Did High Prices Mean for UAE Gold Buyers?
Higher prices did not stop buying, but they changed what people bought. According to the World Gold Council, UAE jewellery demand fell 15% in 2025 to 29.4 tonnes, down from 34.7 tonnes in 2024.
Shoppers moved to lighter pieces, and more of them bought coins and small bars instead of heavy jewellery. Investment gold of at least 99% purity is zero rated for VAT, while jewellery carries 5%, which made bars more attractive as prices rose.
Making charges became a bigger topic too. When the gold itself costs more, many buyers push harder on labour costs, and our guide to gold making charges in the UAE explains what is fair.
Was 2025 a Good Year to Buy Gold in Dubai?
Looking back, anyone who bought early in 2025 saw strong gains by the end of the year. January’s average 24K price was about AED 320 per gram, against more than AED 500 in December.
That hindsight is easy, though. At the time, each new record raised the same worry that prices were too high, and the sharp fall in the middle of 2026 shows that gold can drop quickly as well as rise.
How Does 2025 Compare With 2024 and 2026?
| Year | Average 24K (AED per gram) | Average 22K (AED per gram) | Change in average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | AED 281.75 | AED 258.28 | +23.0% |
| 2025 | AED 405.17 | AED 371.42 | +43.8% |
| 2026 to date | See our 2026 page | See our 2026 page | Updates monthly |
For the story of the following year, including the record high in January 2026 and the correction that followed, see the gold price in Dubai 2026 page. The full table from 2000 onwards is on our gold rate history in Dubai page.
Gold Prices on Key Buying Days in 2025
Many UAE families buy gold for Eid, Dhanteras, Diwali and National Day. The table shows the world price on or just before each date, and what 10 grams of 22K was worth at that moment.
| Occasion | Price date | 24K (AED per gram) | 10 grams of 22K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eid al Fitr, 30 March | 28 March | AED 362.67 | AED 3,325 |
| Eid al Adha, 6 June | 6 June | AED 394.35 | AED 3,615 |
| Dhanteras, 18 October | 17 October | AED 498.83 | AED 4,573 |
| Diwali, 20 October | 20 October | AED 507.05 | AED 4,648 |
| UAE National Day, 2 December | 2 December | AED 497.65 | AED 4,562 |
The same 10 grams of 22K cost about AED 1,300 more at Diwali than at Eid al Fitr, only seven months earlier. Weekend and holiday dates use the last trading day’s price, because the market was shut.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the highest gold price in Dubai in 2025?
The 2025 high came on 23 December, when the LBMA price reached US$4,449.40 per ounce. That equals about AED 525 per gram for 24K at world market prices.
What was the lowest gold price in Dubai in 2025?
The low came on 6 January 2025, at about AED 311 per gram for 24K. From that point the price rose for most of the year.
How much did gold rise in 2025?
The yearly average rose about 44% compared with 2024. Measured from the first trading day to the last, the price rose about 65%.
What was the average 22K gold rate in Dubai in 2025?
22K gold averaged about AED 371 per gram in 2025 at world market prices. Shop board rates were a few percent higher, before making charges and VAT.
Using the Gold Price in Dubai 2025 as a Benchmark
Keep the gold price in Dubai 2025 figures as a reference point: if a shop quote today is far above the late 2025 level, check whether the gold rate or the making charge explains the gap. Then compare with the live rate before you buy.
This page gives market information only and is not financial advice. Historical prices are world market values; retail prices include a dealer margin, making charges and VAT.
Sources: LBMA precious metal prices and World Gold Council jewellery demand 2025.