United Arab EmiratesGold Price Today in United Arab Emirates (18K)
Today's 18K gold price in United Arab Emirates in AED: the global spot ounce (live median of Binance, Coinbase and Kraken via PAXG/USD) converted to AED at an hourly FX rate, divided by 31.1035 g and scaled by purity.
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<p style="font:12px sans-serif"><a href="https://goldpricesarabia.com/en/uae/gold-price/18k">Source: Gold Prices Arabia</a></p>What 18K gold actually is
75% pure · 18/24 · hallmarked 75018K is three-quarters gold, stamped 750, and it is the international standard for fine jewellery — what most European and designer houses work in. A quarter of the metal is alloy, making it noticeably harder than 21K or 22K and far better at holding a polished edge.
That hardness is why gem-set pieces are usually 18K: prongs holding a diamond have to stay where they were bent, and softer gold lets stones work loose. It is also the karat that carries colour — a copper-heavy mix gives rose gold, palladium or nickel gives white gold.
Priced per gram it looks cheaper than 21K, but that is arithmetic, not a discount: you are buying a quarter less gold. Sold back, the shop pays on 75% of the weight — so compare 18K against 21K by gold content, never by the sticker.
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United Arab Emirates gold market
The UAE — and specifically Dubai's Gold Souk in Deira — is one of the world's largest gold trading hubs by volume. Both 21K and 22K dominate jewellery; 24K is common for investment bars. The UAE introduced 5% VAT in 2018 but exempts investment-grade gold (≥99% purity); only the making charge on jewellery is taxed. The Dirham (AED) is pegged to USD at 3.6725, so AED gold prices mirror USD spot.
Common questions about 18K gold in United Arab Emirates
- How is the 18K gold price in United Arab Emirates calculated?
- The 18K per-gram price in United Arab Emirates is computed as: spot ounce price (XAU/USD) ÷ 31.1035 g × purity ratio × AED/USD FX rate. The spot price is sourced from Binance, Coinbase and Kraken via PAXG/USD, refreshed every second.
- Why does the gold price differ between shops in United Arab Emirates?
- The raw spot price is the same across all shops. Differences come from three factors: (1) making charges (5-30 local units per gram), (2) retailer margin (3-10%), (3) local tax if applicable. The price shown here is the floor reference before any add-ons.
- How often is the United Arab Emirates gold price updated?
- The spot ounce price refreshes in real time via WebSocket (multiple times per second). The AED/USD FX rate refreshes hourly from open central-bank data. The table above reflects the latest available price.
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