Gold Rate Per Tola in UAE Today (Live)
| Gold Purity | Per Gram (AED) | Per Tola (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold 24K | 491.83 | 5736.61 |
| Gold 22K | 450.52 | 5254.78 |
| Gold 21K | 430.35 | 5019.52 |
| Gold 18K | 368.87 | 4302.43 |
Last updated: 2026-07-03 13:48
Rates above show live gold prices per gram and per tola in UAE Dirhams (AED) for 24K, 22K, 21K, and 18K gold. Rates update automatically based on international gold market movements and are provided for reference only. Final purchase prices at jewellery stores will also include making charges and 5% UAE VAT.
What Is a Tola and Why Is It Used in the UAE?
The tola is a traditional South Asian unit of gold weight that has been used for centuries across Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and other countries in the region. <cite index=”32-1″>One tola equals 0.375 troy ounces, or approximately 11.6638038 grams of gold.</cite>
The tola remains one of the most commonly referenced gold weight units in the UAE specifically because of the large South Asian expatriate population living and working across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other Emirates. For Pakistani, Indian, and Bangladeshi buyers in particular, the tola is the natural unit for thinking about gold value — it’s what families back home use, what gold is discussed in at weddings and celebrations, and what most people have been familiar with since childhood.
This cultural familiarity means that even in a modern, globally connected gold market like Dubai’s, the tola price remains an essential reference point that sits alongside the per-gram rate rather than being replaced by it.
How to Calculate the Tola Price From the Per-Gram Rate
Converting between the per-gram UAE gold rate and the tola rate is straightforward once you know the conversion factor.
1 tola = 11.6638038 grams
To find the tola price from a per-gram rate, simply multiply: Tola Price (AED) = Per Gram Price (AED) × 11.6638038
For example, if 24K gold is trading at AED 490 per gram, the 24K tola price would be approximately AED 5,715 (490 × 11.6638). If 22K gold is at AED 450 per gram, the 22K tola price would be approximately AED 5,249 (450 × 11.6638).
This calculation applies equally across all karats — simply take the per-gram rate for the karat you’re interested in and multiply by 11.6638038 to get the tola equivalent. The live table at the top of this page shows both per-gram and per-tola rates updated automatically so you don’t need to calculate manually.
Tola vs Gram vs Troy Ounce: Understanding Gold Weight Units
The UAE gold market uses several different weight units depending on the context and the audience, which can cause confusion for buyers unfamiliar with all three.
The gram is the most universally used unit in retail gold transactions globally and is the default reference unit on official Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group rate announcements. Most digital price boards at the Gold Souk and most online gold trackers display the per-gram rate.
The tola at 11.6638 grams is the traditional South Asian reference unit, widely used among Pakistani, Indian, and broader South Asian buyers in the UAE. <cite index=”32-1″>Tola is a unit for weighing gold used in jewelleries in United Arab Emirates,</cite> reflecting its continued practical relevance in the local retail market despite not being part of the international standard measurement system.
The troy ounce at 31.1035 grams is the international wholesale trading standard used on global exchanges like the LBMA and COMEX. When news reports mention “the gold price fell $20,” they are referring to the price per troy ounce on international markets. This is the starting point from which all per-gram and per-tola retail prices in the UAE are ultimately derived.
Understanding these three units and their relationships helps buyers interpret gold price information from different sources without confusion.
How the UAE Tola Gold Rate Is Determined
The gold rate per tola in UAE doesn’t arise in isolation — it flows directly from international market prices through a transparent and consistent calculation chain.
The process begins with the international gold spot price in US dollars per troy ounce, set through continuous trading on major global exchanges. Because the UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of approximately 3.6725, converting the USD spot price to AED is a straightforward multiplication. The result is then divided by 31.1035 to convert from per-troy-ounce to per-gram, and multiplied by 11.6638038 to produce the per-tola rate.
For different karats, the purity factor is applied: 24K is 99.9% pure (multiply by 0.999), 22K is 91.6% pure (multiply by 0.916), 21K is 87.5% pure (multiply by 0.875), and 18K is 75% pure (multiply by 0.75).
The Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group publishes official retail rates twice daily based on this formula, with a small standardized retail premium added to cover local market costs. These official rates form the basis for what jewellers display and charge on the gold content of any piece sold in the UAE.
Current Gold Tola Price Trends in UAE
<cite index=”34-1″>In recent weeks, the gold tola price in UAE has seen notable movement. The 7-day range for the 24K tola price recently ran from a low of approximately AED 5,608 to a high of approximately AED 5,966, with short-term declines reflecting broader international market softness.</cite>
Looking at a wider timeframe gives important context for buyers. <cite index=”39-1″>The 21K gold price per tola in UAE over the past 180 days ranged from a low of approximately AED 5,088 to a high of approximately AED 6,882 recorded in late January 2026,</cite> illustrating the significant price movement possible over a six-month period driven by global gold market dynamics.
<cite index=”38-1″>Retail gold prices in Dubai may be approximately 4 to 5 AED per gram higher than the international spot price per gram due to local market factors,</cite> which translates to a retail premium of approximately AED 47 to AED 58 per tola over the raw spot price at any given moment.
Gold Tola Prices Across All Karats: A Reference Guide
Different karats serve different purposes for buyers in the UAE, and the tola price varies proportionally with the gold content of each karat.
24K gold per tola represents pure gold at 99.9% purity, making it the highest-value and most investment-suitable option. <cite index=”32-1″>24K is also called .999 and is 999/1000 pure. It is sometimes used in Asia for jewellery but primarily for investment bars and coins.</cite> The 24K tola price is the reference from which all other karat prices are mathematically derived.
22K gold per tola at 91.6% purity is the dominant standard for jewellery in the UAE retail market, particularly popular among South Asian buyers for traditional jewellery styles. The 22K tola price runs approximately 8.4% below the 24K tola rate, reflecting the proportionally lower gold content.
21K gold per tola at 87.5% purity is particularly popular across Gulf region buyers and represents a meaningful price saving over 22K while still maintaining a rich gold color. <cite index=”39-1″>The 21K tola price in UAE recently stood around AED 5,172 per tola,</cite> making it an attractive price point for buyers seeking high-purity gold at a slightly lower cost than 22K.
18K gold per tola at 75% purity is favored by European visitors and younger buyers who prioritize design flexibility, durability, and the availability of white gold and rose gold color options over maximum gold content. The 18K tola price runs approximately 25% below the 24K rate, reflecting its lower gold purity.
Why the Tola Rate Matters for Wedding and Jewellery Purchases
For South Asian families in the UAE, gold purchases — particularly for weddings — are often discussed, budgeted, and planned in terms of tolas rather than grams. A wedding gold set might be described as “5 tola” or “10 tola,” a convention that reflects how value is communicated within the community.
Understanding the current tola rate in AED is therefore directly practical for families planning significant gold purchases around weddings and celebrations, since it allows them to instantly understand what a given weight of gold will cost in the market today and compare that against quoted prices from jewellers.
The tola reference is also useful for comparing UAE gold prices against home market prices quoted in tolas, helping buyers assess whether purchasing gold in the UAE or sending money home to buy locally offers better overall value at any given time.
Converting UAE Tola Gold Price to Other Currencies
For Pakistani expats, converting the AED tola price to Pakistani Rupees (PKR) is a common need. The formula is simple: multiply the AED tola price by the current AED-to-PKR exchange rate. Given the Pakistani rupee’s long-term trend of depreciation against the dollar-pegged dirham, the PKR value of UAE-purchased gold has historically appreciated meaningfully over time beyond the nominal gold price movement.
For Indian expats, the same logic applies with the AED-to-INR rate, with the INR also showing historical depreciation against the AED that has enhanced the rupee-denominated return on UAE gold purchases over the long term.
Smart Tips for Buying Gold Per Tola in UAE
Check the live tola rate from the table at the top of this page immediately before visiting any jewellery shop — gold rates shift throughout the day and even a few hours can make a meaningful difference per tola at current price levels.
When negotiating at the Gold Souk, the tola rate itself is not negotiable since it is standardized by the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group, but making charges for jewellery craftsmanship are genuinely negotiable and can vary significantly between different shops for the same design style.
For larger purchases measured in multiple tolas, always request a digital or printed receipt specifying the exact weight in grams, the karat, and the per-gram rate charged. This documentation is essential for insurance, resale, and customs purposes and should never be skipped regardless of how trusted a jeweller may appear.
<cite index=”35-1″>Dubai’s reputation in gold comes from a mix of lower making charges, minimal taxes, high market competition, and VAT refunds for tourists, which together keep final jewellery prices competitive versus many markets. Making charges are often a flat amount per gram rather than a percentage of the gold value, so swings in global prices don’t inflate making costs as much.</cite>
FAQs About Gold Rate Per Tola in UAE
Q1: What is 1 tola of gold in grams?
One tola equals exactly 11.6638038 grams. This is the standard conversion used across the UAE gold market and consistent with the traditional South Asian definition of the tola unit.
Q2: How do I calculate the tola price from the per-gram gold rate in UAE?
Multiply the per-gram AED gold rate by 11.6638038 to get the tola price in AED. For example, if 22K gold is at AED 450 per gram, the 22K tola price is approximately AED 5,249.
Q3: Why is the tola used in UAE gold pricing?
The tola remains in common use in the UAE because of the large South Asian expatriate community from Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, where the tola is the traditional and culturally familiar unit for measuring and discussing gold weight and value.
Q4: Is the tola price the same across all gold shops in UAE?
The base metal rate per tola is standardized by the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group and is the same across all legitimate retailers. What varies between shops is the making charge added on top of the metal rate for jewellery pieces, which is why comparing making charges across different shops is worthwhile for significant purchases.
Q5: What is the 24K tola gold price in UAE today?
The live 24K tola price is shown in the rate table at the top of this page, updated automatically. <cite index=”34-1″>As a recent reference point, the 24K tola price in UAE has traded in a range of approximately AED 5,608 to AED 5,966 over a recent 7-day window,</cite> with the rate shifting throughout each trading day in line with international market movements.
Q6: How does the tola price differ between 24K, 22K, 21K, and 18K gold?
Each karat’s tola price reflects its proportional gold content relative to 24K. The 22K tola price is approximately 91.6% of the 24K price, the 21K tola price is approximately 87.5%, and the 18K tola price is approximately 75%, since these percentages represent the actual gold content in each alloy.
Q7: Does the gold tola price in UAE include VAT and making charges?
No. The displayed tola rate reflects the raw metal value only. For jewellery purchases, making charges and 5% UAE VAT are added separately at the point of sale, making the final cost per tola higher than the base metal rate shown on price boards and online trackers.
Q8: Can I get a VAT refund on tola gold purchases in UAE?
Yes, if you are a tourist. The 5% VAT on retail gold jewellery purchases is eligible for refund through the UAE’s official tourist VAT refund scheme when departing the country, provided the correct purchase documentation is obtained and the refund is processed at the airport before departure.