Purity
22K vs 24K Gold: Which One Makes More Sense in Dubai?
The right choice depends on whether you care more about wearability, cultural preference, or efficient exposure to the metal itself.
22K Gold Price in UAE Today
22 karat is the UAE's most popular jewelry gold — 91.6% pure with a fineness mark of 916. It's the standard for bridal sets, traditional Indian and Arabic designs, and daily-wear pieces sold across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
22K Gold · Today
503.25AED/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 22K gold?
22 karat gold contains 91.6% pure gold alloyed with 8.4% harder metals (typically copper, silver, or zinc) for durability. It carries a 916 fineness stamp and is the dominant choice for UAE jewelry — especially for bridal sets, traditional Indian designs, and gifting.
22K offers a strong balance between purity, color richness, and wearability, which is why it dominates the Dubai Gold Souk.
How much should 22K jewelry cost?
A 22K piece is priced by multiplying its weight in grams by the live 22K rate above, then adding making charges (مصنعية). Making charges typically range from AED 10-80 per gram for machine-made pieces and can go much higher for handmade or designer work. VAT at 5% is applied on top of the making charge — not on the underlying gold value, which is zero-rated for investment-grade gold.
Why 22K searches matter most in Dubai
When people search for the gold rate in Dubai, they are often really looking for the live 22K jewelry rate. That's because 22K is the benchmark purity for bridal sets, bangles, chains, and gifting bought by Indian, Pakistani, and Arab shoppers across the UAE.
If you are comparing Dubai with India, Kerala, or Pakistan, the most relevant number is usually the live 22K rate plus making charges, because that is the purity most families actually buy for jewelry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Today's live 22K gold price in the UAE is shown at the top of this page in AED per gram, updated every 5 minutes from the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group.
22K (916) is the traditional choice for Indian, Pakistani, and Arabic jewelry because it retains a rich yellow color while being durable enough for everyday wear. The large South Asian community in the UAE, combined with deep bridal and gifting traditions, makes 22K the dominant jewelry purity at the Dubai Gold Souk.
22K gold is 91.6% pure (916 fineness). The remaining 8.4% is alloy metal — usually copper, silver, or zinc — added for strength and durability. It is less pure than 24K but much more wearable.
1 tola equals 11.664 grams. To estimate the current 22K Dubai price per tola, multiply the live 22K per-gram rate shown at the top of this page by 11.664. Our per-tola pages do that calculation live for you.
1 gram of 22K gold today is the same as the live 22K per-gram rate shown at the top of this page in AED. That number is the base price retailers use before adding any making charge.