ET OnlineGold 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 556.0022 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 AEDiGold 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)
| Purity | Kalyan Jewellers | Joyalukkas | iGold |
| 24K | AED 556.00 | AED 556.75 | AED 560.07 |
| 22K | AED 514.75 | AED 515.75 | AED 518.55 |
| 21K | AED 493.75 | — | AED 494.96 |
| 18K | AED 423.25 | AED 423.75 | AED 424.26 |
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.(Catch all the Personal Finance News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)
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