How much is 21K gold per gram in the United Arab Emirates today?

AED 453.56 per gram of 21K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.

What tax applies to jewellery in the United Arab Emirates?

5% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.

Which karat is common in the United Arab Emirates?

21K is common in the Gulf states and parts of the Middle East; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.

Is the gold price different in each country?

No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

the United Arab Emirates · 5% VAT on jewellery

21K gold price per gram in AED today

AED 453.56 per gram · AED 4,535.61 per 10 g · 1 USD = 3.672 AED

21K (875) is 87.5% gold. In the United Arab Emirates jewellery carries 5% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.

Every karat in AED

Karat	Hallmark	Purity	AED per gram	per 10 g
9K	375	37.5%	AED 194.38	AED 1,943.83
10K	417	41.7%	AED 216.15	AED 2,161.54
14K	585	58.5%	AED 303.24	AED 3,032.38
18K	750	75.0%	AED 388.77	AED 3,887.66
21K	875	87.5%	AED 453.56	AED 4,535.61
22K	916	91.6%	AED 474.81	AED 4,748.13
24K	999	99.9%	AED 517.84	AED 5,178.37

Spot $4,390.10 per troy ounce ($141.15 per gram of pure gold) from gold-api.com, Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:15:08 UTC; exchange rates from open.er-api.com. Refreshed daily. Per-gram figures are pure gold price × karat purity; dealers buy and sell a few percent either side.

What typical 21K pieces are worth in AED

Typical piece	Weight	21K metal value
Thin wedding band (2 mm)	2.5 g	AED 1,133.90
Classic wedding band (4 mm)	4.8 g	AED 2,177.09
Solitaire ring	3.5 g	AED 1,587.46
Signet ring	10 g	AED 4,535.61
45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm)	3.5 g	AED 1,587.46
50 cm curb chain (4 mm)	14 g	AED 6,349.85
Solid bangle (5 mm)	30 g	AED 13,606.82
Pair of hoop earrings	3 g	AED 1,360.68

Metal value only, at spot: what the gold in the piece is worth today. Add stones, making and margins for a shop price; take about 85% for a scrap payout.

Frequently asked

How much is 21K gold per gram in the United Arab Emirates today?: AED 453.56 per gram of 21K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
What tax applies to jewellery in the United Arab Emirates?: 5% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
Which karat is common in the United Arab Emirates?: 21K is common in the Gulf states and parts of the Middle East; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.
Is the gold price different in each country?: No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

21K in other currencies

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