The 1 gram gold bar and other small bars in Dubai
Small bars open the door to gold without a large budget. They are also the classic gold gift in the UAE: for a newborn, a graduation, a wedding or Eid.
Prices today
Each card shows the bar’s gold value at the live rate.
| Bar | Weight | Purity | Typical format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram gold bar | 1 g | 999.9 | Minted, sealed card |
| 2.5 gram bar | 2.5 g | 999.9 | Minted, sealed card |
| 5 gram bar | 5 g | 999.9 | Minted, sealed card |
| 20 gram bar | 20 g | 999.9 | Minted, sealed card |
| 1 oz gold bar | 31.1035 g | 999.9 | Minted, sealed card |
Packaging and certificates
Minted small bars come sealed in a tamper-evident card that shows the refiner, the weight, the purity and a serial number. Keep the card closed: a sealed bar is faster to verify and easier to resell.
Small bars vs coins
- Bars show their weight and purity directly and usually have a lower premium.
- Coins carry a national design, sometimes a face value, and are often chosen for tradition or gifting.
Compare on the gold coins page, or see the 10 gram gold bar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1 gram gold bar price in Dubai?
The live gold value of 1 g is at the top of this page. A 1 g bar from a dealer costs this value plus a premium that is relatively high on such a small bar, because minting and packaging costs are fixed.
Is a 1 gm gold bar real investment gold?
Yes. It is 24K 999.9 gold, sealed and serial-numbered, just like larger bars. Only the premium per gram is higher.
Which small gold bar sizes exist?
The common sizes are 1 g, 2.5 g, 5 g, 10 g, 20 g and 1 troy ounce (31.1 g).
How many grams is a 1 oz gold bar?
31.1035 grams. Gold uses the troy ounce, which is heavier than the ounce used for food (28.35 g).
Can I resell small gold bars easily?
Yes, especially if the card is still sealed. Expect a lower buyback price per gram than on large bars, because the buyer cannot recover the premium you paid.
Small bars or coins for a gift?
Small bars carry less premium and show their weight clearly. Coins can feel more traditional. Both are popular in the UAE.