Jewelry & Bullion Tool
UAE Gold Jewelry Calculator (2026)
Estimate gold jewelry costs using the selected gold price, weight, karat, making charges and applicable VAT across Dubai Gold Souk and UAE retail outlets.
🥇 UAE Gold Jewelry Calculator
Live spot gold rate, custom bullion weight, making charges, and 5% UAE VAT
Benchmark
488.50 AED/g (22K)Total Estimated Jewelry Cost
AED 5,391.75
Based on 488.50 AED/g spot price • Updated: Live Spot RatePure Gold ValueAED 4885.00
Total Making ChargesAED 250.00
5% Statutory VATAED 256.75
Total Weight in Grams10.00 g
* Disclosure: Actual jewelry prices in Dubai Gold Souk or shopping malls may vary depending on merchant labor negotiations, custom design premiums, and retail margins.
How Gold Jewelry Is Priced in Dubai (City of Gold)
When buying gold ornaments or jewelry in Dubai, the final checkout price is composed of three transparent components: the regulated bullion metal value, the craftsmanship labor fee (making charge), and the statutory 5% Value Added Tax (VAT).
The Statutory Gold Pricing Formula
Total Price (AED) = [ (Weight in Grams × Live Karat Price/g) + (Weight in Grams × Making Charge/g) ] × 1.05
Gold Karat Purity Guide
| Karat Fineness | Purity Percentage | Standard Retail Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Karat (24K) | 99.9% Pure | Investment bars, minted wafers, sovereign coins (0% VAT). |
| 22 Karat (22K) | 91.6% Pure | Traditional bridal jewelry, necklaces, chains, bangles. |
| 21 Karat (21K) | 87.5% Pure | Popular Arabic & GCC heritage jewelry designs. |
| 18 Karat (18K) | 75.0% Pure | Diamond and gemstone mountings, rose gold, white gold. |
Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL) Hallmark VerificationAll legitimate gold jewelry sold in Dubai must carry official Bareeq hallmark stamps verifying metal purity. Always demand a detailed VAT invoice showing item weight, karat, and making charges.