UAE Gold Prices Rise on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Tracking Global Market Gains
Gold prices in the United Arab Emirates recorded a relative increase across all karats on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, compared to the levels recorded on Tuesday.
This domestic price movement mirrors the international market trend, where global spot gold advanced by approximately 1% on Wednesday. The global surge was primarily supported by cooling bets regarding a potential Federal Reserve interest rate hike next month, as market participants closely await crucial U.S. inflation data that could shape the future trajectory of monetary policy.
Gold Prices in the UAE Today
According to the latest exchange updates tracked by gold-price, the localized rates for gold karats, ounces, and bullion in the UAE are detailed in the following table:
Gold Unit / KaratPrice in AEDPrice in USD
24-Karat Gold (per gram)AED 518.7$141.3
22-Karat Gold (per gram)AED 475.4$129.6
21-Karat Gold (per gram)AED 453.9$123.7
18-Karat Gold (per gram)AED 389.1$106.0
Gold OunceAED 16,133.3$4,396.0
1 kg Gold Bullion BarAED 522,330.5$142,324.4