Yesterday Gold Rate in Dubai: 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K Compared With Today
By Zohaib Noman, Editor of GoldRateUAE. The comparison updates automatically through the trading day. How we calculate the rate.
Quick answer: The table below shows yesterday’s gold rate in Dubai next to today’s live price for every karat, with the change in dirhams and percent. At 00:32 Gulf Standard Time on Monday, 19 October 2026, the world market price of gold in Dubai is AED 450.93 per gram for 22K and AED 491.91 per gram for 24K.
| Karat | Sun 18 Oct (AED/g) | Today (AED/g) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 491.70 | 491.91 | +0.21 (+0.04%) |
| 22K | 450.74 | 450.93 | +0.19 (+0.04%) |
| 21K | 430.24 | 430.42 | +0.18 (+0.04%) |
| 18K | 368.78 | 368.93 | +0.16 (+0.04%) |
GoldRateUAE records the yesterday gold rate in Dubai every day, so you can see at a glance whether prices went up or down overnight. All figures are world market prices per gram; the Gold Souk board rate adds a small retail margin.
Most shoppers check yesterday’s price for one reason: to decide whether to buy now or wait. A small move of one or two dirhams per gram rarely matters on a single ring, but it adds up on a heavy bridal set.
Gold Rate in Dubai for the Last 10 Days
For a longer view, the table lists the daily 24K price and the other karats for the past ten days, with the day to day change.
| Date | 24K (AED/g) | 22K | 21K | 18K | Change (24K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 Oct 2026 | 491.91 | 450.93 | 430.42 | 368.93 | +0.21 |
| Sun 18 Oct 2026 | 491.70 | 450.74 | 430.24 | 368.78 | +0.00 |
| Sat 17 Oct 2026 | 491.70 | 450.74 | 430.24 | 368.78 | -2.39 |
| Fri 16 Oct 2026 | 494.09 | 452.93 | 432.33 | 370.57 | +3.43 |
| Thu 15 Oct 2026 | 490.66 | 449.79 | 429.33 | 368.00 | +0.62 |
| Wed 14 Oct 2026 | 490.04 | 449.22 | 428.79 | 367.53 | -5.05 |
| Tue 13 Oct 2026 | 495.09 | 453.85 | 433.20 | 371.32 | +2.01 |
| Mon 12 Oct 2026 | 493.08 | 452.01 | 431.45 | 369.81 | -2.19 |
| Sun 11 Oct 2026 | 495.27 | 454.01 | 433.36 | 371.45 | +0.00 |
| Sat 10 Oct 2026 | 495.27 | 454.01 | 433.36 | 371.45 | -0.46 |
Saturday and Sunday usually show the same figure as Friday, because the world gold market closes from early Saturday to early Monday UAE time. The first real change of the week appears on Monday.
Why Does the Gold Rate Change From Yesterday?
The Dubai rate follows the world price of gold, which trades around the clock on weekdays. The dirham is pegged to the US dollar, so any move in the dollar price of gold passes straight into the dirham price.
The biggest daily moves usually happen during London and New York trading hours, from late morning to late evening in the UAE. News on US interest rates, inflation and the dollar often triggers the sharpest changes.
Our guide on what affects the gold price in the UAE explains each of these drivers in more detail.
Should You Buy Today If the Rate Rose Since Yesterday?
A single day’s move says little about the next day. Gold can rise three days in a row and then fall, so chasing yesterday’s price often leads to waiting too long.
A better approach is to set a budget and a target weight, then compare shops on the making charge, which can easily be worth more than a day’s price move. If you are flexible, buying in two or three smaller amounts spreads the risk.
How Much Can the Gold Rate Change in One Day?
On a normal day the 24K rate in Dubai moves by a few dirhams per gram. On days with major US economic news, moves of ten dirhams or more per gram are possible.
At current prices, a 1% move is about AED 5 per gram for 24K. On a 50 gram set, that is roughly AED 250, which is why large buyers watch the daily change closely.
Where Can You See Longer Gold Price Trends?
For the last month, our gold price chart for the UAE shows the daily line. For yearly averages going back to 2000, see the gold rate history in Dubai.
Before you buy, always check the live gold rate in Dubai today and ask for the making charge in writing.
How Do You Read the Change Column?
A plus sign means the price rose since yesterday, and a minus sign means it fell. The first number is the change in dirhams per gram and the figure in brackets is the change in percent.
The percent is the same for every karat, because 22K, 21K and 18K are all priced as a share of the 24K rate. The dirham change is smaller for lower karats, since they contain less gold per gram.
To see what the move means for your purchase, multiply the dirham change by the weight you plan to buy. A change of AED 3 per gram on a 20 gram necklace is AED 60 before making charges and VAT.
Is a Week Ago a Better Comparison Than Yesterday?
For most buyers, yes. One day can be noisy, while the 10 day table above shows whether the price is drifting up, drifting down or moving sideways.
If the latest price sits near the bottom of the last 10 days, it is a relatively good moment within that short window. That still says nothing certain about tomorrow, so treat it as a guide rather than a signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the gold rate in Dubai yesterday?
The table at the top of this page shows yesterday’s 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K rates next to today’s live price. It updates automatically every day.
Why is the weekend rate the same as Friday?
The world gold market is closed from early Saturday to early Monday UAE time. With no trading, the rate stays at Friday’s closing level.
Is the Gold Souk rate the same as this page?
Gold Souk shops post a board rate a few percent above the world price shown here. Both move together from day to day.
How far back does the daily record go?
The daily table covers the most recent days we have recorded, and it grows every day. For earlier years, the yearly history page covers 2000 onwards.
Check the Yesterday Gold Rate in Dubai Before You Buy
Compare the yesterday gold rate in Dubai with today’s price at the top of this page, then focus on the making charge, which usually matters more. That simple check takes a minute and keeps big purchases on budget.
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.