Gold is measured in karats out of 24. Higher karat means more pure gold, deeper yellow colour and softer metal.
24K (99.9% gold)
Investment bars and coins. Too soft for jewellery you wear daily.
22K (91.6% gold)
Traditional Middle-Eastern and Indian jewellery. Rich yellow, holds value close to the daily gold rate.
21K (87.5% gold)
The everyday luxury standard in the UAE. Good balance of colour, durability and price.
18K (75% gold)
Preferred for diamond and gemstone jewellery — durable enough to hold stones securely for a lifetime. Available in yellow, white and rose gold.
Today's Dubai gold rate
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