Editor’s Note
**Editor’s Note:** Gold prices in Dubai softened today, offering a welcome reprieve for Indian buyers and investors. Rates for 24-carat, 22-carat, and 18-carat gold all declined from the previous session.
Gold prices in Dubai have recorded a decline, bringing relief to jewelry buyers and investors. According to the latest data, the prices of 24-carat, 22-carat, and 18-carat gold have fallen compared to the previous trading session.
Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 07:33 PM IST
There is good news for those planning to buy gold from Dubai. Amid fluctuations in the international market, gold prices in Dubai have seen a decline. According to the latest market data, prices for 24-carat, 22-carat, and 18-carat gold have softened, providing relief to jewelry buyers and investors.
Dubai is known as the “City of Gold” and its gold market is extremely popular among Indian tourists and expatriates. This price drop is seen as a better opportunity for purchasing. Buying gold from Dubai has its own rules. When bringing it to India, customs regulations apply. Men can bring up to about 20 grams of gold, and women up to about 40 grams. If the quantity exceeds this, duty must be paid.
According to Good Returns, the price of 24-carat gold in Dubai is AED 483 per gram. The price for 8 grams is AED 3,868, for 10 grams is AED 4,835, and for 100 grams is AED 48,350.
In Dubai, UAE, the price of 22-carat gold is AED 447 per gram. Compared to yesterday, gold in Dubai has become cheaper by AED 12 today. The price for 8 grams is AED 3,582, for 10 grams is AED 4,477, and for 100 grams is AED 44,775.
The price of 18-carat gold in Dubai also appears cheaper compared to yesterday. The price of 18-carat gold is AED 368 per gram. The price for 8 grams is AED 2,944, for 10 grams is AED 3,680, and for 100 grams is AED 36,800.
Gold is significantly cheaper in Dubai compared to India. The main reason for this is the tax structure. Only 5% VAT is applicable there, which tourists can often get refunded. In contrast, India imposes about 15% import duty and 3% GST on gold, which significantly increases the final price.
Additionally, making charges in Dubai are relatively low. Many jewelers operate at competitive rates, and customers also have the facility to bargain, which can reduce the total purchase cost. This advantage is clearly visible in markets like the Dubai Gold Souk.