Dubai Gold Rate Today: 24K and 22K per Gram in AED and INR
Dubai 24K gold was AED 519.50 a gram on 17 Sep 2026, about ₹13,570 at the RBI reference rate of ₹26.1220; 22K was AED 481.00 (₹12,565).
Written by Aarav Sharma
Updated on 17 September 2026·5 min read
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The Dubai gold rate on 17 September 2026 was AED 519.50 per gram for 24K and AED 481.00 for 22K, according to the Dubai Jewellery Group’s first published rate of the day. At the RBI reference rate of ₹26.1220 per dirham (16 September 2026), that works out to about ₹13,570 a gram for 24K and ₹12,565 for 22K.
Key facts
| Item | Figure | Date and source |
|---|---|---|
| 24K gold in Dubai | AED 519.50 per gram | 17 Sep 2026, Dubai Jewellery Group |
| 22K gold in Dubai | AED 481.00 per gram | 17 Sep 2026, Dubai Jewellery Group |
| AED to INR reference rate | ₹26.1220 | 16 Sep 2026, RBI/FBIL |
| 24K gold in India (999) | ₹15,236 per gram, before GST | 16 Sep 2026 PM, IBJA |
| 22K gold in India (916) | ₹13,956 per gram, before GST | 16 Sep 2026 PM, IBJA |
| Duty-free jewellery allowance on return to India | 40 g (women), 20 g (others), after more than one year abroad | Baggage Rules, 2026, from 2 Feb 2026 |
Dubai gold rate today in AED and INR
The table converts the Dubai Jewellery Group’s suggested retail rates at ₹26.1220 per dirham. The dirham is pegged at 3.6725 to the US dollar, so the rupee-dirham rate moves with the rupee-dollar rate.
| Purity | AED per gram | INR per gram | INR per 10 grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 519.50 | ₹13,570 | ₹1,35,704 |
| 22K | 481.00 | ₹12,565 | ₹1,25,647 |
| 21K | 461.25 | ₹12,049 | ₹1,20,488 |
| 18K | 395.25 | ₹10,325 | ₹1,03,247 |
Dubai rates change several times a day, so check the latest figure before you buy. These are base rates per gram; jewellers in Dubai add making charges, and the UAE charges 5% VAT on jewellery. Investment gold of more than 99% purity is zero-rated for VAT. For the day’s Indian prices, see our gold rate today page, which uses IBJA rates.
How to convert the Dubai gold rate into rupees
- Note the AED per gram rate for your purity, with the time it was published.
- Find the latest AED to INR reference rate on the exchange rates today page or the RBI’s reference rate archive.
- Multiply the two: AED 519.50 × ₹26.1220 = ₹13,570 per gram.
- Add making charges and 5% UAE VAT to the AED price if you are pricing jewellery.
- If you will pay by card, use your card’s own rate and markup, which will be higher than the reference rate.
Our guide to the AED to INR rate explains the peg method and lists recent reference rates.
Dubai vs India gold rate
Using the two most recent published figures, 24K gold cost ₹15,236 a gram in India (IBJA, 16 September) against about ₹13,570 in Dubai (17 September). That is ₹1,666 a gram, or about 12%, more in India. For 22K the gap was ₹1,392 a gram, about 11%.
Most of the gap is import duty. India doubled basic customs duty on gold from 5% to 10% from 13 May 2026, and with the agriculture cess, reports put the total import duty at 15%. India also charges 3% GST on gold, which is not in the IBJA rate.
The comparison is only a guide. The two rates are from different days and use different benchmarks, and neither includes making charges.
Bringing gold from Dubai to India
The Baggage Rules, 2026 replaced the 2016 rules from 2 February 2026. The main points for gold are:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Jewellery allowance. | A resident or tourist of Indian origin who has lived abroad for more than one year can bring jewellery duty free up to 40 grams (female passenger) or 20 grams (other passengers). The old rupee value caps no longer apply. |
| General allowance. | Other goods up to ₹75,000 are duty free for residents and tourists of Indian origin arriving by air or sea. Gold or silver in any form other than ornaments is excluded from this allowance. |
| Gold bars and coins. | Eligible passengers can bring gold on payment of duty, subject to the conditions in Notification 45/2025-Customs, as amended. |
| Declaration. | Dutiable goods must be declared electronically before you use the green channel. Customs’ Atithi 2.0 app allows filing up to three days before arrival. |
| Personal jewellery. | Used jewellery you wear as part of daily life is treated as personal effects. For valuable pieces you take out of India, get an export certificate before you leave so you can bring them back duty free. |
UAE rules require travellers to disclose cash and precious metals worth more than AED 60,000. For money matters on the trip, see our guide to currency exchange in Dubai.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dubai gold rate today per gram for 24K in INR?
On 17 September 2026, 24K gold was AED 519.50 a gram, or about ₹13,570 at the RBI reference rate of ₹26.1220 (16 September). Check the latest figure, as Dubai rates change through the day.
What is the 22K gold rate in Dubai today in Indian rupees?
AED 481.00 a gram on 17 September 2026, which is about ₹12,565 a gram or ₹1,25,647 for 10 grams.
How much cheaper is gold in Dubai than in India?
About 12% for 24K and 11% for 22K on the latest published rates, before making charges and taxes. Most of the gap comes from India’s import duty.
How much gold can I bring from Dubai to India duty free?
If you have lived abroad for more than one year, 40 grams of jewellery for a female passenger and 20 grams for others. Gold bars and coins are not duty free.
Is VAT charged on gold in Dubai?
Yes, 5% on jewellery and on gold below 99% purity. Investment gold above 99% purity is zero-rated.
Which exchange rate should I use to convert AED to INR?
The RBI/FBIL reference rate is the standard benchmark; it was ₹26.1220 on 16 September 2026. Your bank or card will apply its own rate, usually a little worse.
Sources
- Today’s suggested retail gold jewellery price — Dubai Jewellery Group (checked 17 Sep 2026)
- Reference rate archive — Reserve Bank of India (checked 17 Sep 2026)
- Reference rate consultation note (AED peg) — FBIL (checked 17 Sep 2026)
- Gold and silver rates — India Bullion and Jewellers Association (checked 17 Sep 2026)
- Baggage Rules, 2026 (Notification 14/2026-Customs (N.T.)) — Ministry of Finance (checked 17 Sep 2026)
- Public Notice 05/2026 on Baggage Rules, 2026 — Ahmedabad Customs (checked 17 Sep 2026)
- Gold import duty raised from 13 May 2026 — NDTV (checked 17 Sep 2026)
- VAT treatment on selected industries — UAE Government (u.ae) (checked 17 Sep 2026)
- Travellers must disclose cash amounts — UAE ICP (checked 17 Sep 2026)
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