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    Gold rates in Dubai today: Latest 24K, 22K prices (April 2, 2026) at Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold, iGold

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    Dubai remains a top destination for gold purchases, attracting global buyers with competitive rates and diverse designs. Today's gold prices in Dubai are under scrutiny due to ongoing global conflicts and market volatility. Indian travellers can bring duty-free gold jewellery, with specific limits for males and females. Beyond these allowances, customs duties apply to additional gold.

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    Gold from Dubai continues to attract buyers’ attention from across the globe, including Indian travellers who often look to the United Arab Emirate city for competitive rates, a wide variety of designs and high purity. Dubai, which is also known as the “City of Gold,” has long remained a preferred destination for gold purchases due to its relatively lower taxes, transparent pricing system and high-purity gold.

    Gold rates in Dubai today (April 2, 2026, Thursday) remain closely watched amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, global market fluctuations and geopolitical uncertainties that continue to influence bullion prices worldwide.
    Latest updates from major jewellery retailers such as Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, iGold show how different purities of gold are priced in Dubai today.

    Also read: 22k gold rate today: Check 22K, 24K gold prices (April 2, 2026) on Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas and IBJA

    Kalyan Jewellers gold rates in Dubai (02-04-2026, 13:05:02 IST)

    24 kt : AED 556.00
    22 kt : AED 514.75
    21 kt : AED 493.75
    18 kt : AED 423.25

    Joyallukas gold rates in Dubai (Apr 02, 2026 1:05 PM)


    GOLD 24KT RATE: AED 556.75
    GOLD 22KT RATE: AED 515.75
    GOLD 18KT RATE: AED 423.75

    Malabar Gold and Diamonds

    Gold rate- 514.75 AED

    iGold gold rates in Dubai today (02/04/2026 14:38:03)

    24K:560.07 AED
    22K: 518.55 AED
    21K: 494.96 AED
    18K: 424.26 AED

    Dubai gold tates today (comparison) — April 2, 2026 (per gram)
    PurityKalyan JewellersJoyalukkasiGold
    24KAED 556.00AED 556.75AED 560.07
    22KAED 514.75AED 515.75AED 518.55
    21KAED 493.75AED 494.96
    18KAED 423.25AED 423.75AED 424.26
    The value of 1 UAE dirham (AED) is Rs 25.373, according to the RBI foreign exchange rate.

    The price of gold in Dubai is set by several factors, including global prices, the exchange rate and local demand. As such, the gold price in Dubai can fluctuate based on a range of economic and geopolitical factors.

    How much gold can you get from Dubai?

    Indian residents and tourists staying abroad for over a year can bring duty-free gold jewellery from Dubai: up to 40 grams for females and up to 20 grams for males, without a specific value cap. Beyond these limits, passengers can carry up to 1 kg of gold, subject to applicable customs duties.

    Suraj Nangia, founder, Nangia Global, told ET Wealth Online that duty-free allowance applies only to jewellery, while gold bars and coins attract customs duty from the first gram.

    However, beyond the duty-free jewellery limit of up to 40g, a traveller can carry up to 1 kilogram of gold in total, subject to applicable customs duties, explains Nangia.

    Is gold cheaper in Dubai?

    Nangia explains that since Dubai doesn’t impose import duties and GST on bullion, gold in the city is typically 5–7% cheaper than in India.

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