About Gold Pricing in Dubai
The gold price displayed above is calculated live from the COMEX spot price and converted to AED using real-time exchange rates. 0% import duty on gold in UAE — lowest duty globally.
AURUM calculates Dubai gold rates using the formula: COMEX spot × 3.6725 (AED peg). All prices update every 5 seconds from live COMEX data.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gold in Dubai
What is the gold rate today in Dubai? +
Dubai gold price tracks COMEX spot rate converted at AED 3.6725 per USD (fixed peg). UAE charges 0% import duty on investment gold, making it the cheapest country globally to buy physical gold.
Why is gold cheaper in Dubai than India? +
India charges 10.75% import duty plus 3% GST on gold — a total landed cost of ~14% above COMEX spot. Dubai charges 0% duty. A 100g bar that costs AED 32,000 in Dubai would cost ₹9,85,000+ in India after duties.
Where is the best place to buy gold in Dubai? +
Dubai Gold Souk (Deira) is the most competitive market with 300+ dealers. Gold & Diamond Park (Sheikh Zayed Road) for retail. DGCX exchange for institutional. Always check the COMEX spot rate before buying — any premium above 1% is negotiable.
Is gold VAT-free in UAE? +
Investment gold (bars and coins) is 0% VAT in UAE. Gold jewellery attracts 5% VAT. The distinction matters — always ask if the product qualifies as investment grade.
What is the Dubai–Mumbai gold arbitrage? +
The price difference between buying gold in Dubai and importing it to India. Currently ~13–14% due to Indian import duties. Professional dealers exploit this spread — it drives significant grey-market gold flows between the two cities.