What Is a Tola? Gold’s Traditional Unit Explained
A tola is 11.6638 grams, though many Indian families say it means 10 g. Here is where the unit came from and why the gap matters on a Dubai…
Gold Buying Guides
Practical guides for buying gold in Dubai – karats and purity, making charges, VAT refunds, tola and gram conversions, and tips for Indian visitors.
Buying Gold Bars in Dubai: Sizes, Premiums and Tips
Gold bars in Dubai come in sizes from 1 gram to 1 kilo. Here is how they are priced, which size makes sense and what to check before you pa…
Buying Gold Bangles in Dubai: Weights, Styles and Prices
What a gold bangle in Dubai actually weighs and costs, style by style, with live rate examples and tips on sizing, making charges and carry…
Gold Making Charges in Dubai: How Much Is Fair?
Making charges are the one part of a Dubai gold bill you can really negotiate. Here is how they are quoted, what drives them and how to jud…
22K vs 21K Gold: Differences, Price and Durability
21K is the everyday Gulf karat; 22K is India's. The gap is 4.1% gold content, and it matters most when you sell in India. Here is how to ch…
Dubai Gold Rate vs India Gold Rate: Why the Gap Exists
The Dubai and Indian gold rates start from the same global price. Duty, GST, local premiums and the rupee are what pull them apart.
Duty-Free Gold Limit for Women Travelling from Dubai to India
Women who have lived abroad for over a year can bring 40 g of personal gold jewellery to India duty-free. Here is what counts and how to st…
VAT on Gold in the UAE: What Buyers Actually Pay
The UAE charges 5% VAT on gold jewellery, on the full bill including making. Here is how it works for bars, residents and tourists, with wo…
Gold Price Per Gram: How to Read and Use It
The per-gram rate is the building block of every gold price. Here is how it links to 10 g, tola and ounce quotes, and how to turn it into a…
Gold buying – FAQs
Is it cheaper to buy gold in Dubai than in India?
Usually yes, because Dubai has no import duty on gold and only 5% VAT on jewellery, which tourists can claim back. Compare today’s Dubai rate in rupees with your local jeweller’s price, and remember making charges.
Which karat should I buy in Dubai?
24K is best for bars and coins (investment). 22K is the most popular for Indian jewellery, 21K for Arabic designs and 18K for diamond-set jewellery.
What should I check before buying gold jewellery in Dubai?
Check the hallmark and karat, ask for the weight and making charges separately on the invoice, compare the gold rate with today’s live price, and keep the bill for customs and the VAT refund.