Dubai, UAE- The UAE — and particularly jewellery markets in Dubai — has recently introduced official pricing for 14-carat gold (14 K) for the first time, making it the most affordable gold-purity option now available to buyers in the Emirates.
As of this week, the rate for 14 K gold has been set at AED 301.75 per gram. This is significantly lower than the going prices for higher-purity gold: for example, 24-carat gold is retailing around AED 508.50 per gram, and 18-carat gold around AED 387 per gram.
As of December 1, 2025, the approximate gold prices per gram in the UAE are: 24K gold at AED 511.04, 22K gold at AED 468.45, and 18K gold at AED 383.28. Note that prices can vary slightly between jewelers and are subject to change throughout the day.
Why this matters: 14 K gold contains 14 parts gold and 10 parts other metals — roughly 58.3% pure gold. Because of this lower purity, the cost per gram is much lower than the traditional 22 K or 24 K jewellery that shoppers in UAE are used to. This makes jewellery more affordable, especially in times when global gold prices have surged and pushed 22 K/24 K rates to record highs.
The decision to introduce 14 K pricing comes amid record-high gold prices globally. According to market data, spot gold recently crossed historic levels worldwide, and 24K/22K/18K prices in Dubai had climbed sharply. By offering a lower-purity, lower-cost alternative, jewellers aim to provide a “middle-income friendly” option — appealing especially to shoppers who want to own gold jewellery without paying premium prices.
For buyers: 14 K jewellery might be a good choice if you care more about affordability than maximum gold purity or resale value. Because purity is lower, 14 K pieces tend to be more durable and harder (less prone to scratching or bending) compared with very soft pure-gold 24 K items.
However, it’s important to know: when you buy 14 K, you’re getting less actual gold per gram than with 22 K or 24 K. So if your goal is to invest in gold (for weight/value) rather than just wear jewellery, higher-karat gold or investment-grade bars/coins might still be more valuable long-term.
In short: the launch of 14 K gold pricing in UAE offers a more budget-friendly gateway to gold ownership — useful for everyday jewellery buyers looking for affordability while global gold prices stay high. At the same time, whether 14 K is the “right pick” depends on your goals (investment vs. wearable jewellery) and how much you value purity vs. price.
