UAE Gold Price & Making Charge Calculator
Accurately estimate what you will pay at Dubai Gold Souk or shopping malls. Customize weight in grams, tolas, or troy ounces across 24K, 22K, 21K, and 18K, add jeweller craftsmanship fees, and toggle 5% VAT.
UAE Gold Price & Making Charge Calculator
Calculate exact retail price with customizable weight, purity, jeweller making charges, and 5% VAT.
Raw Metal Value
Weight in grams multiplied by today's benchmark per-gram rate for your chosen karat (24K, 22K, 21K, or 18K).
Making Charges
The artisan or machinery labor charge. Bullion bars carry minimal making charges (1-3%), while designer jewellery ranges from 8% to 25%.
5% UAE VAT
Standard 5% VAT applied on the subtotal. Tourists can claim back ~87% of this tax at Dubai Airport via Planet Tax Free validation.
Calculator FAQs
How do I calculate making charges on gold in Dubai? +
Making charges in Dubai are calculated either as a percentage of the raw gold metal value (typically 5% to 25%) or as a fixed charge per gram (e.g. AED 15 to AED 45 per gram). Formula: Total Price = (Weight in grams × Karat Gold Rate) + Making Charge + 5% VAT.
Is gold jewellery subject to 5% VAT in the UAE? +
Yes. All retail gold jewellery sold in the UAE is subject to a mandatory 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) calculated on the gross total of the metal and making charge. Tourists can claim back approximately 87% of this VAT upon departing the UAE via Planet Tax Free.