Buy and sell gold in Dubai: two prices, one reference
Most people who buy gold will one day sell it. Both prices start from the same live spot rate:
- When you buy, the dealer adds a premium.
- When you sell, the buyer deducts a margin.
The gap between them is the spread: the round-trip cost of owning gold.
Gold buyback: how it works
- Check your gold’s value with the gold value calculator.
- Ask for an indicative buyback offer with photo, weight and brand.
- Visit the buyer for testing and a firm offer.
- Get paid by a traceable method.
Buy rate vs sell rate
| When you buy | When you sell | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | Live gold rate | Live gold rate |
| Adjustment | + premium | − margin |
| Live reference | Gold rate today | Selling rate today |
Gold value when you sell today AED / USD
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| Purity | Per gram | Per tola (11.66 g) | Per troy ounce (31.10 g) | Per kilo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K 999.9 | —— | —— | —— | —— |
| 24K 995 | —— | —— | —— | —— |
Live spot value of the gold content. Buyers deduct a margin when you sell.
How to keep the spread small
- Buy larger bars from recognised refiners: lower premium and easier resale.
- Keep bars sealed and documents complete.
- Ask about buyback terms before you buy.
- Compare two or three offers when you sell.
See how to buy gold in Dubai and how to sell gold in Dubai.
Frequently asked questions
Do dealers buy back gold bought elsewhere?
Most do, after testing, as long as the bars or coins are recognised products.
Is buyback easier where I bought the gold?
Often, because the dealer already knows the product and has your invoice. Ask about buyback terms before you buy.
Can I exchange one bar for another?
Yes: the dealer buys your gold and you buy the new bar, each at its own price. Ask for both amounts in writing.
Where can I buy and sell gold near me?
In Dubai, most dealers are around the Gold Souk in Deira and in gold centres. See sell gold near me.
What is the spread between buy and sell rates?
It depends on the item: smallest on recognised, sealed bars, larger on coins with high premiums and on unknown brands.