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 Rate in Pakistani Rupees — Dubai UAE
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, converted live into Pakistani Rupees. Converted from the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group's live rate into Pakistani Rupees, refreshed every 5 minutes.
1 tola 22K Gold · Today
Rs 405,213
1 gram 22K: Rs 34,740
Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group fix × AED/PKR 75.40 — refreshed every 5 minutes
Full Conversion Table
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tola (11.664 g) | Rs 437,753 | Rs 405,213 | Rs 388,723 | Rs 333,097 | Rs 259,881 |
| 5 tola | Rs 2,188,765 | Rs 2,026,064 | Rs 1,943,615 | Rs 1,665,484 | Rs 1,299,407 |
| 10 tola | Rs 4,377,530 | Rs 4,052,128 | Rs 3,887,229 | Rs 3,330,968 | Rs 2,598,815 |
| 1 gram | Rs 37,530 | Rs 34,740 | Rs 33,327 | Rs 28,558 | Rs 22,281 |
| 5 grams | Rs 187,651 | Rs 173,702 | Rs 166,634 | Rs 142,788 | Rs 111,403 |
| 10 grams | Rs 375,303 | Rs 347,405 | Rs 333,267 | Rs 285,577 | Rs 222,806 |
| 50 grams | Rs 1,876,513 | Rs 1,737,024 | Rs 1,666,336 | Rs 1,427,884 | Rs 1,114,032 |
| 100 grams | Rs 3,753,026 | Rs 3,474,047 | Rs 3,332,672 | Rs 2,855,768 | Rs 2,228,065 |
| 1 kilogram | Rs 37,530,264 | Rs 34,740,470 | Rs 33,326,723 | Rs 28,557,684 | Rs 22,280,649 |
All prices in Pakistani Rupees · Base rate: Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group fix
Dubai vs Pakistan — 10g of 22K gold
Quick tax-math comparison of the same 10 grams of 22K gold bought in Dubai vs bought in Pakistan, based on the live UAE rate and Pakistan's published import duty and sales tax.
Dubai · UAE
Rs 371,156
- Base gold (10g × 22K)Rs 347,405
- Making chargeRs 22,620
- 5% VAT (on making charge only)Rs 1,131
- Import duty0%
Pakistan
Rs 441,277
- Base gold (10g × 22K)Rs 347,405
- Import duty (3%)+Rs 10,422
- Local tax (17%)+Rs 60,831
- Making chargeRs 22,620
Estimated savings buying in Dubai
Rs 70,122 (15.9%)
Note: Pakistan charges customs duty plus 17% general sales tax on imported gold, in addition to local sales tax on jewelry purchases. Tax and duty percentages from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This comparison is a simplified model using approximate rates for general guidance — not financial or legal advice. Confirm current rates with the relevant authority before travel or purchase.
AED → PKR
75.399
1 AED = ₨75.399 · bid 74.559 / ask 76.238
-0.23% · 30d
30-day low
75.326
30-day high
75.691
Spread
1.679
FX data: OANDA public rates · Updated daily
AED → PKR · 30-day trend
Daily mid-market rate from OANDA
Bringing Gold to Pakistan
Duty-free allowances and declaration rules
Pakistan's customs baggage rules permit personal-use gold jewelry within a reasonable personal allowance. Always declare and confirm the current limit with Pakistan Customs before travel.
Residents returning home
Pakistani nationals returning from abroad may bring gold jewelry for personal use; quantities above the personal allowance require declaration and may attract duty.
Non-residents / tourists
Non-residents should declare gold and jewelry exceeding the personal allowance at the green/red channel. Bars and coins are dutiable.
Source: Pakistan Customs (FBR)Last verified: 2026-04-09
Customs rules change periodically. Confirm current allowances with Pakistan Customs (FBR) before travel. Not legal advice.
22K gold in Dubai explained for Pakistan buyers
Gold prices in the UAE are set centrally by the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, which publishes a twice-daily fix based on the London spot price converted at the pegged AED/USD rate of 3.6725. The same base rate applies to every licensed retailer across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah — only the making charges differ from shop to shop. This page converts that live rate into Pakistani Rupees using the current AED to PKR exchange rate.
In the UAE, investment-grade gold of 99% purity or higher (24K bars and coins) is zero-rated for VAT, and only the making charge on jewelry is subject to 5% VAT — the underlying gold value is not. This tax treatment, combined with zero import duty and highly competitive making charges at the Dubai Gold Souk, is why many Pakistan buyers and expats travel to the UAE specifically for gold purchases.
The tola (11.664 grams) is the traditional South Asian weight unit for gold and is the dominant quoting unit used by Pakistan buyers at the Dubai Gold Souk. The conversion table on this page highlights tola weights as the primary row.
Remember: the rate shown on this page is the base gold value. A finished piece of jewelry will cost the base value plus a per-gram making charge (مصنعية) — typically AED 10–80 per gram for machine-made pieces and much higher for handmade or designer work. Ask the shop to itemize the making charge before you buy so you can compare honestly across retailers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The live Dubai gold rate in PKR is shown at the top of this page for every major carat, calculated from the live AED per gram rate and the daily AED to PKR exchange rate.
1 tola = 11.664 grams. The live 24K tola price in PKR is shown in the conversion table on this page. Tola is the dominant unit for gold transactions in Pakistan.
Typically yes. Pakistan's 17% general sales tax plus customs duty raises the effective price versus the UAE, which has zero import duty and zero-rated VAT on investment bullion. Pakistani expats working in the UAE often buy gold in Dubai to bring home or send as gifts.
Pakistan allows personal-use gold jewelry within the baggage allowance; quantities above the allowance must be declared and may attract duty. Gold bars and coins are always dutiable. Confirm current limits with Pakistan Customs (FBR) before travel.
22K (916 fineness) offers the richest yellow color and strong traditional value while still being durable enough to wear, which is why it dominates Pakistani bridal jewelry. 21K and 24K are also common for heavier bridal sets.
The UAE Dirham is pegged to the US Dollar at 3.6725, so AED to PKR moves in line with USD to PKR. That's the source of most intraday variation in the Dubai gold price quoted in rupees.
22K gold price in other currencies
Gold data: Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group via Gulf News · FX data: fawazahmed0 API (spot) and OANDA public rates (historical)