Dubai Gold Rate Today: 18K, 22K, 24K Gold Prices for May 17, 2026
Dubai retail gold prices (gold rates) stabilised on Sunday, May 17, tracking a weekend pause in global trading. According to Good Returns, 24K gold stands at AED 547.00 per gram, 22K at AED 506.50, 21K at AED 485.75, and 18K at AED 416.25. The steady rates follow a week of market corrections driven by sticky inflation and geopolitical shifts.
Retail gold prices in Dubai maintained a steady track early Sunday, May 17, 2026, bringing a brief period of consolidation for buyers following a week marked by notable market corrections. According to the latest data tracked by the Good Returns website, 24-karat gold holds firm at AED 547.00 per gram, while 22-karat jewellery gold is priced at AED 506.50 per gram. The weekend plateau reflects traditional cooling periods across global bullion desks as institutional trading pauses until Monday, May 18.
Scroll below to see the 18K, 21K, 22K and 24K Dubai gold rate (gold prices) of today, May 17, in AED, USD and INR. Gold Rate Today, May 17, 2026: Check 22K and 24K Gold Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Other Cities.
Dubai Gold Rates As of May 17, 2026
The table below outlines the retail pricing structure across major purities (24K, 22K, 21K, and 18K) for standard denominations.
| Purity / Weight | Price in AED | Price in USD | Price in INR |
| 24 Karat (99.9 Per Cent Pure) | |||
| Per 1 Gram | AED 547.00 | USD 148.94 | INR 14,297 |
| Per 10 Grams | AED 5,470.00 | USD 1,489.40 | INR 1,42,967 |
| Per 1 Tola (11.66g) | AED 6,380.11 | UDSD 1,737.14 | INR 1,66,751 |
| 22 Karat (91.6 Per Cent Pure) | |||
| Per 1 Gram | AED 506.50 | USD 137.92 | INR 13,238 |
| Per 10 Grams | AED 5,065.00 | USD 1,379.20 | INR 1,32,381 |
| Per 1 Tola (11.66g) | AED 5,907.81 | USD 1,608.43 | INR 1,54,435 |
| 21 Karat (87.5Â Per Cent Pure) | |||
| Per 1 Gram | AED 485.75 | USD 132.27 | INR 12,696 |
| Per 10 Grams | AED 4,857.50 | USD 1,322.70 | INR 1,26,964 |
| Per 1 Tola (11.66g) | AED 5,665.91 | USD 1,542.75 | INR 1,48,111 |
| 18 Karat (75.0 Per Cent Pure) | |||
| Per 1 Gram | AED 416.25 | USD 113.34 | INR 10,879 |
| Per 10 Grams | AED 4,162.50 | USD 1,133.40 | INR 1,08,793 |
| Per 1 Tola (11.66g) | AED 4,855.14 | USD 1,322.06 | INR 1,26,897 |
Note: Conversions are calculated using prevailing baseline exchange rates (1 USD = 3.673 AED; 1 AED = 26.148 INR). Exact local jeweller pricing may deviate depending on municipal processing fees or additional making charges.
Market Performance and Segment Metrics
The steadying of retail prices extends across all major purity segments in the United Arab Emirates. Buyers looking into 21-karat variants will find rates standardising at AED 485.75 per gram. Meanwhile, the lower-purity 18-karat industrial and everyday consumer gold is holding at AED 416.25 per gram. Local jewellery houses in Deira and across major shopping complexes report that the stable weekend prices are driving steady structural interest from retail buyers and expatriate consumers looking to lock in purchase metrics. Dubai Gold Rate Today: 18K, 22K, 24K Gold Prices for May 16, 2026.
Global Bullion Context and Pricing Drivers
The flat retail pricing strategy directly stems from the international spot gold performance at the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) close on Friday. Spot gold prices experienced downward pressure late last week, dropping roughly 6.09% over the preceding 30-day window due to sticky global inflation metrics and evolving geopolitical indicators across the Middle East. Market analysts indicate that while the retail numbers are tied directly to these international spot movements, actual physical over-the-counter purchases inside Dubai's retail ecosystem may carry localised premiums, typically fluctuating between 4 and 5 Dirhams per gram, depending on the dynamic of the retailer.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 17, 2026 10:01 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
