Purity
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21K Gold Price in UAE Today
21 karat is the traditional Middle Eastern jewelry purity — 87.5% pure with a fineness mark of 875. It's especially popular for Arabic, Egyptian, and Lebanese designs sold across the UAE.
21K Gold · Today
482.50AED/g
+0.25 AED (+0.05%) vs yesterday
All Carats Today
24K
24K Gold
999 fineness · per gram
543.25
0.00%
22K
22K Gold
916 fineness · per gram
503.25
+0.05%
21K
21K Gold
875 fineness · per gram
482.50
+0.05%
18K
18K Gold
750 fineness · per gram
413.50
0.00%
14K
14K Gold
585 fineness · per gram
322.50
0.00%
24K
543.25
AED/gram
0.00%
22K
503.25
AED/gram
+0.05%
+0.25 AED
21K
482.50
AED/gram
+0.05%
+0.25 AED
18K
413.50
AED/gram
0.00%
14K
322.50
AED/gram
0.00%
What is 21K gold?
21 karat gold is 87.5% pure (875 fineness) and is a regional specialty — you won't see it much outside the Gulf, Egypt, and the Levant. In the UAE, 21K is widely stocked for Arabic-style jewelry, and its slightly harder alloy makes it a good middle ground between the softness of 22K and the durability of 18K.
21K vs 22K vs 18K
22K (916) is softer and richer in color, 21K (875) is slightly harder and more durable, and 18K (750) is the most wear-resistant of the three and commonly used for Western-style fine jewelry with gemstones.
Who usually buys 21K gold in the UAE?
21K is especially relevant for Arabic, Egyptian, and Levantine buyers who want a traditional rich-gold look with a little more durability than 22K. It often appears in chains, bangles, and wedding jewelry where 18K feels too light and 22K feels too soft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Today's live 21K gold price in the UAE is shown at the top of this page in AED per gram, updated every 5 minutes.
21K (875 fineness) is most popular in the Middle East and North Africa — especially Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and across the GCC. In the UAE, it is widely stocked at the Dubai Gold Souk for Arabic-style jewelry and chains.
Yes. While 22K dominates South Asian bridal jewelry in Dubai, 21K is very common at shops serving Arabic, Egyptian, and Levantine buyers. Most larger souk retailers carry both 21K and 22K ranges side by side.