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Dubai gold prices on Eid Al Adha 2026 Day 1 (Wednesday 27 May) are AED 499.75 per gram for 22K and AED 539.75 per gram for 24K, which is AED 9.50 per gram cheaper than the peak on Monday 25 May. Looking at the past 3 years, gold prices in Dubai usually drop by 1% to 4% in the week after Eid — if you can wait a few days, you may save AED 50 to AED 200 on a 10-gram 22K piece.
This article tracks how Dubai gold prices changed during the last 3 Eid Al Adha holidays: 2024, 2025, and 2026. For each year, we show the daily gold rate in both AED (UAE dirhams) and USD (US dollars) for a 13-day window — 5 days before Eid Day 1, the 3 Eid days, and 5 days after.
The goal is to help you spot a clear pattern. Once you can see the pattern, you can decide whether buying gold during Eid is a smart move or if waiting a few days will save you money.
- Dubai Gold Prices Eid Al Adha 2026 (Today’s Rates)
- UAE Gold Prices During Eid Al Adha 2026
- UAE Gold Prices During Eid Al Adha 2025
- UAE Gold Prices During Eid Al Adha 2024
- The 3-Year Pattern: What All This Tells Us
- Should You Buy Gold Now or Wait?
- Best Eid Al Adha 2026 Gold Deals in Dubai
- Frequently Asked Questions
Dubai Gold Prices Eid Al Adha 2026
Dubai gold prices on Eid Al Adha 2026 Day 1 (Wednesday 27 May) are AED 499.75 per gram for 22K and AED 539.75 per gram for 24K. International spot gold sits at around $4,538 per ounce on Eid morning.
The table below shows the live rate at every common gold purity sold in the UAE.
Why has gold gotten cheaper this week?
Gold prices in Dubai have dropped by AED 10 per gram since Monday 25 May. This is unusual for the days leading up to Eid Al Adha.
Normally, gold prices rise just before Eid because more people are buying jewellery for the holiday and the extra demand pushes prices up. This year, the opposite happened.
The reason for the drop is global, not local. The United States and Iran are making progress in their ceasefire talks, which has made gold less attractive as a safe-haven investment and pulled international spot gold from $4,562 per ounce on Monday 25 May down to $4,538 per ounce on Eid Day 1.
For shoppers in Dubai, this means buying today is meaningfully cheaper than buying on Monday. A 10-gram 22K piece is AED 95 cheaper now than it was 48 hours ago.
UAE Gold Prices During Eid Al Adha 2026
Below is the day-by-day gold price in the UAE for the Eid Al Adha 2026 window. It covers the 5 days before Eid Day 1, the 3 Eid days, and the 5 days after — a total of 13 days.
| Day | Date | 22K AED/g | 24K AED/g | Spot $/oz | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E−5 | Fri 22 May | 498.00 | 537.75 | $4,523 | Pre-Eid base |
| E−4 | Sat 23 May | 498.25 | 538.00 | $4,525 | Weekend, flat |
| E−3 | Sun 24 May | 503.25 | 543.25 | $4,510 | Rise begins |
| E−2 | Mon 25 May | 509.25 | 549.75 | $4,563 | Pre-Eid PEAK |
| E−1 | Tue 26 May Arafat Day | 505.75 | 546.25 | $4,556 | Softening starts |
| E1 | Wed 27 May Eid Day 1 | 499.75 | 539.75 | $4,538 | Eased AED 10 from peak |
| E2 | Thu 28 May Eid Day 2 | — | — | — | After this article |
| E3 | Fri 29 May Eid Day 3 | — | — | — | After this article |
| E+1 | Sat 30 May | — | — | — | After this article |
| E+2 | Sun 31 May | — | — | — | After this article |
| E+3 | Mon 1 Jun | — | — | — | After this article |
| E+4 | Tue 2 Jun | — | — | — | After this article |
| E+5 | Wed 3 Jun | — | — | — | After this article |
What happened to gold prices around Eid 2026?
Here is what the data shows for the days leading up to and including Eid Day 1:
- Gold prices started the Eid week at AED 498.00 per gram for 22K on Friday 22 May. This was the lowest price in the 13-day window.
- Prices rose sharply over the next 3 days. By Monday 25 May (just 2 days before Eid), 22K hit AED 509.25 — a jump of AED 11.25 per gram in 3 days, or 2.26%.
- Monday 25 May was the peak of the entire window so far.
- From Monday’s peak, prices started dropping. By Tuesday morning (Arafat Day), 22K was AED 505.75 — already AED 3.50 lower.
- On Eid Day 1 (Wednesday 27 May), 22K is AED 499.75 per gram. That is AED 9.50 less than Monday — a 1.87% drop in 48 hours.
- A shopper buying a 10-gram 22K piece on Monday paid AED 95 more than a shopper buying the same piece today.
- The 3 Eid days and the 5 days after Eid (28 May to 3 June) had not yet occurred at the time this article was written.
To understand whether this is a normal Eid pattern or something unusual, we need to look at what happened during the last two Eid Al Adha holidays. The next two sections show how Dubai gold prices moved in 2025 and 2024.
UAE Gold Prices During Eid Al Adha 2025
Eid Al Adha 2025 fell on Friday 6 June 2025. Below is the day-by-day gold rate for the same 13-day window we used for 2026.
| Day | Date | 22K AED/g | 24K AED/g | Spot $/oz | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E−5 | Sun 1 Jun | 369.00 | 398.50 | $3,289 | Eid week starts |
| E−4 | Mon 2 Jun | 367.00 | 397.00 | $3,340 | Promos open |
| E−3 | Tue 3 Jun | 372.00 | 401.50 | $3,343 | Rise |
| E−2 | Wed 4 Jun | 374.75 | 404.75 | $3,369 | Near peak |
| E−1 | Thu 5 Jun Arafat Day | 376.00 | 406.00 | $3,368 | Pre-Eid PEAK |
| E1 | Fri 6 Jun Eid Day 1 | 374.50 | 404.50 | $3,310 | Eid Day 1 |
| E2 | Sat 7 Jun | 374.50 | 404.50 | $3,310 | Weekend hold |
| E3 | Sun 8 Jun | 374.50 | 404.50 | $3,310 | Weekend hold |
| E+1 | Mon 9 Jun | 366.75 | 396.25 | $3,323 | Post-Eid DIP |
| E+2 | Tue 10 Jun | 366.75 | 396.50 | $3,323 | Flat at low |
| E+3 | Wed 11 Jun | 367.00 | 396.75 | $3,323 | Buyer window |
| E+4 | Thu 12 Jun | 367.50 | 397.00 | $3,332 | Tension building |
| E+5 | Fri 13 Jun | 381.75 | 412.50 | $3,433 | Israel-Iran spike |
What happened in 2025?
The 2025 data shows a very clear pattern. Here are the key things to notice:
- Gold prices started the Eid week at AED 369.00 per gram for 22K on Sunday 1 June.
- Prices rose steadily through the week. The peak came on Arafat Day (Thursday 5 June) at AED 376.00 per gram — just 1 day before Eid Day 1.
- Across all 3 Eid days (6 to 8 June), 22K prices stayed completely flat at AED 374.50. This is because international markets are closed over the weekend, so Dubai prices froze.
- On the Monday after Eid (E+1, 9 June), prices dropped sharply to AED 366.75 — a 2.07% fall in a single day.
- Prices stayed at this low level for 4 days. The Monday-to-Thursday window after Eid was the cheapest buying time of the entire Eid period.
- The buyer’s window closed sharply on Friday 13 June (E+5) when the Israel-Iran conflict pushed gold up to AED 381.75 — a new all-time high at the time.
- A 10-gram 22K shopper who waited until Monday after Eid saved AED 92.50 versus buying on Arafat Day.
UAE Gold Prices During Eid Al Adha 2024
Eid Al Adha 2024 fell on Sunday 16 June 2024. Below is the day-by-day gold rate for the 13-day window around it.
| Day | Date | 22K AED/g | 24K AED/g | Spot $/oz | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E−5 | Tue 11 Jun | 257.85 | 278.50 | $2,316 | Pre-CPI calm |
| E−4 | Wed 12 Jun | 258.83 | 279.50 | $2,324 | Fed day, hawkish |
| E−3 | Thu 13 Jun | 258.83 | 279.50 | $2,302 | Sharp Fed fall |
| E−2 | Fri 14 Jun | 259.75 | 280.50 | $2,332 | Recovery |
| E−1 | Sat 15 Jun Arafat Day | 259.75 | 280.50 | $2,332 | Weekend |
| E1 | Sun 16 Jun Eid Day 1 | 260.66 | 281.50 | $2,332 | Eid Day 1 |
| E2 | Mon 17 Jun | 260.25 | 281.00 | $2,319 | Eid Day 2 dip |
| E3 | Tue 18 Jun | 260.00 | 280.75 | $2,316 | Soft |
| E+1 | Wed 19 Jun | 260.25 | 281.00 | $2,328 | Recovery |
| E+2 | Thu 20 Jun | 262.50 | 283.50 | $2,358 | 1-week high |
| E+3 | Fri 21 Jun | 260.50 | 281.25 | $2,322 | Cooling |
| E+4 | Sat 22 Jun | 260.50 | 281.25 | $2,322 | Weekend |
| E+5 | Sun 23 Jun | 260.50 | 281.25 | $2,322 | Weekend |
What happened in 2024?
The 2024 data tells a quieter story than 2025. Here is what stands out:
- 2024 was a calm year for gold prices around Eid. 22K stayed in a narrow band between AED 257.85 and AED 262.50 across all 13 days — a total swing of just AED 4.65 per gram.
- Prices dipped slightly on Eid Day 2 (Monday 17 June). The trigger was a hawkish US Federal Reserve meeting on 12 June that signalled fewer interest rate cuts than expected.
- Unlike 2025, the peak in 2024 did not come before Eid. It came 4 days after Eid Day 1 — on Thursday 20 June (E+2) at AED 262.50 per gram. This was a 1-week high driven by softer US economic data.
- A shopper who bought on Eid Day 1 paid AED 1.84 per gram less than someone who waited until E+2.
- A shopper who bought on Eid Day 2 paid AED 0.41 per gram less than someone who bought on Eid Day 1.
- In 2024, the timing savings were small — about AED 5 to AED 25 on a 10-gram 22K piece.
- 2024 shows that Eid does not always trigger a clear post-Eid drop. Sometimes prices stay flat or even rise.
The 3-Year Pattern: What All This Tells Us
Looking at all 3 years on a single chart makes the pattern much clearer. The chart below shows the percentage change in 22K gold prices for each year, with Eid Day 1 set as the zero point.
What patterns emerge across all 3 years?
The chart and the 3 year-by-year tables reveal several clear patterns:
- In all 3 years, gold prices peaked within 1 to 3 days before Eid Day 1. In 2026, the peak was 2 days before (Monday). In 2025, it was 1 day before (Arafat Day). In 2024, the pre-Eid peak was small but still present.
- In 2 of the 3 years (2025 and 2026), prices started dropping before Eid Day 1 even arrived. This means the “pre-Eid peak” is often a buyer’s warning sign, not a buying opportunity.
- After Eid Day 1, prices dropped by between 0.16% (in 2024) and 2.07% (in 2025).
- The post-Eid drop window closes within 5 to 7 days. In 2025, it closed sharply on E+5 with a +1.94% spike on Israel-Iran tensions. In 2024, prices were actually higher on E+2 than they were on Eid Day 1.
- The cheapest day in the entire 13-day window was different in each year. In 2026 so far, it was E−5 (Friday 22 May). In 2025, it was E+1 (Monday 9 June). In 2024, it was E−5 (Tuesday 11 June).
- Savings from timing the purchase across the 13-day window are real but small. The biggest single-window saving in any year was AED 14.90 per gram in 2025 (peak to trough), worth AED 149 on a 10-gram 22K piece.
- Bigger savings come from waiting weeks or months, not days. The Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) campaign starting 27 June 2026 typically offers deeper making-charge cuts than Eid itself.
Should You Buy Gold Now or Wait?
Whether you should buy gold now or wait depends on two things: what you are buying it for, and how much time you have. The 3-year data points to three clear options.
Three options based on your situation
Choose this if:
- The piece is a gift for this Eid weekend
- Making charges are at 30% or higher discount today
- The exact design you want is in stock now
- You believe US-Iran talks may reverse and push gold higher
Choose this if:
- You are buying 24K bars or coins for investment
- A 1% to 2% drop matters at the weight you are buying
- You can wait until the first week of June 2026
- You believe US-Iran talks will progress further
Choose this if:
- You are buying heavy diamond-set jewellery
- You want the steepest making-charge cuts of the year
- You can wait until late June through August
- You believe global gold prices will fall further
Use the tool below to see exactly what your purchase looks like at different price points based on the 3-year pattern.
Best Eid Al Adha 2026 Gold Deals in Dubai
Several jewellers in Dubai are running gold offers during Eid Al Adha 2026. The deals focus on making charges, design premiums, and bundled gifts — not on the spot gold price, which is set globally and is the same at every shop.
Where do the real savings come from?
The spot gold price is the same at every jeweller in Dubai because it is set by the Dubai Jewellery Group and updated several times a day based on the international gold market. What changes from one shop to another is the making charge — the labour cost added on top of the gold value.
Making charges on a 10-gram 22K bangle normally range from AED 150 to AED 600 depending on design complexity. A 40% discount on making charges saves you between AED 60 and AED 240.
The deepest making-charge cuts of the year typically come during Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), which starts on 27 June 2026 and runs through August. If you can wait that long, the savings on making charges often exceed what Eid offers give you.
Frequently Asked Questions: Dubai Gold Prices Eid Al Adha 2026
What is the gold price in Dubai on Eid Al Adha 2026?
Dubai gold prices on Eid Al Adha Day 1 (Wednesday 27 May 2026) are AED 499.75 per gram for 22K and AED 539.75 per gram for 24K, published by the Dubai Jewellery Group. 21K is AED 479.25 and 18K is AED 410.75. International spot gold sits near 4,538 dollars per ounce on Eid morning. Prices have eased AED 10 per gram from Monday 25 May’s pre-Eid peak of AED 549.75 for 24K.
Will gold prices drop after Eid Al Adha 2026 in the UAE?
Three years of Dubai Jewellery Group data show gold typically drops 1% to 4% in the week after Eid Al Adha. In 2025, 22K fell from AED 374.50 on Eid Day 1 to AED 366.75 on the post-Eid Monday, a 2.07% drop. In 2024 the drop was smaller at 0.16%. For 2026, the pattern suggests a likely floor between AED 488 and AED 495 for 22K by 1 June, though US-Iran developments and the US Federal Reserve decision on 17 June 2026 can reverse the trend quickly.
Should I buy gold now or wait till Eid Al Adha 2026?
You already passed the buy-now-or-wait decision. Dubai gold peaked on Monday 25 May at AED 509.25 per gram for 22K and has eased AED 9.50 since. If you are buying for a gift this Eid weekend, today’s rate of AED 499.75 is fair. If you are buying for investment or have flexibility into the first week of June, the 3-year pattern points to a likely AED 488 to AED 495 floor for 22K between Eid Day 2 and E+3 (28 May to 1 June). The Dubai Summer Surprises window from 27 June delivers the deepest making-charge cuts.
Why is Dubai gold so expensive this Eid?
Dubai gold is at near-record highs for Eid Al Adha 2026 because three macro forces are aligned: a weaker US dollar (down 8% year-to-date), unresolved US-Iran nuclear tensions driving safe-haven demand, and aggressive central bank gold accumulation that added over 1,200 tonnes to global reserves in 2025. Spot gold has risen from 2,332 dollars per ounce on Eid Al Adha 2024 to 4,538 dollars per ounce on Eid Al Adha 2026, a 94.6% jump. UAE retail rates track that move almost exactly because the dirham is pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725.
Is Eid a good time to buy gold in Dubai?
Eid is not the best time to buy gold in Dubai if you have flexibility, based on 3-year data. Prices typically peak 1 to 3 days before Eid Day 1, then drift lower through the holiday weekend and into the first week after. The best buyer windows historically fall between E+1 and E+3 (the days right after Eid Day 3). Eid is a good time to buy if you need the piece for the holiday itself, want bundled gifts (free coins, vouchers), or are exchanging old gold using the zero-deduction schemes most retailers offer during Eid week.
Which jeweller has the best Eid Al Adha 2026 offer in Dubai?
Arakkal Gold and Diamonds offers up to 80% off making charges on selected gold and diamond jewellery, the steepest cut active in May 2026. Malabar Gold and Diamonds offers up to 40% off diamond value with free cash vouchers above AED 3,000 spend. Joyalukkas runs zero making charges on 8-gram gold coins and 0% deduction on old gold exchange. Meena Jewellers gives three gold coins on diamond purchases above AED 5,000. The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment 3-Day Super Sale (27 to 31 May 2026) layers up to 90% off across 2,500 outlets.
Who has zero making charges during Eid in Dubai?
Joyalukkas runs zero making charges on 8-gram gold coins during Eid Al Adha 2026. Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group member stores at the Dubai Gold Souk offer zero-deduction schemes on old gold exchanges, effectively eliminating the making charge gap when upgrading existing pieces. Arakkal Gold and Diamonds discounts making charges up to 80% on selected designs, approaching zero for the deepest reductions. Confirm exact terms in store as the zero-making applies to specific weights, designs, and minimum-spend thresholds.
Is Dubai gold cheaper than India or the UK during Eid?
Yes, Dubai gold is consistently cheaper than India and the UK during Eid because the UAE charges zero import duty on gold and the dirham is pegged to the US dollar. A 10-gram 22K piece costing AED 4,997.50 in Dubai costs roughly AED 5,560 equivalent in India once GST and making charges are added, and around AED 6,200 equivalent in the UK. Tourists buying in Dubai also reclaim 5% VAT through the Planet Tax Refund scheme at Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International, or designated land borders.
Are gold shops open in Dubai on Eid Al Adha 2026?
Yes, gold shops in Dubai are open across all three Eid Al Adha 2026 days. The Dubai Gold Souk in Deira operates from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Wednesday 27 May, Thursday 28 May, and Friday 29 May, with most shops closing briefly for Jumu’ah prayer between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM on Friday. Mall-based jewellers at Mall of the Emirates, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Festival City Mall, and Ibn Battuta Mall follow normal mall hours of 10:00 AM to midnight throughout the holiday. Online jewellery orders are accepted but deliveries pause until after the Eid break.
Can tourists claim VAT refund on gold bought during Eid in Dubai?
Yes, tourists claim a 5% VAT refund on gold jewellery bought in Dubai during Eid Al Adha 2026 through the Planet Tax Refund scheme. The minimum invoice value is AED 250 from a registered participating store. Tourists validate the tax-free tag at Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International, or designated land borders before departure. Refunds under AED 7,000 process in cash within minutes, larger amounts return to card or digital wallet within 90 days. Gold bars and investment coins are VAT-exempt at purchase, so no refund applies on those.
What was the gold price during Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE?
Gold prices during Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE held at AED 374.50 per gram for 22K and AED 404.50 per gram for 24K across the three Eid days (Friday 6 June to Sunday 8 June 2025). The pre-Eid peak was AED 376 on Arafat Day (5 June). The price dropped sharply to AED 366.75 for 22K on the post-Eid Monday (9 June), then spiked to AED 381.75 on 13 June 2025 (E+5) as the Israel-Iran 12-day conflict escalated. International spot gold averaged 3,310 dollars per ounce across the Eid 2025 holiday.
How much has Dubai gold risen in 2 years between Eid 2024 and Eid 2026?
Dubai 22K gold has risen 91.7% in the two years between Eid Al Adha 2024 and Eid Al Adha 2026. On Eid Day 1 in 2024 (16 June), 22K traded at AED 260.66 per gram. On Eid Day 1 in 2026 (27 May), 22K trades at AED 499.75 per gram, a gain of AED 239.09 per gram. A 10-gram 22K jewellery piece that cost AED 2,606.60 on Eid 2024 now costs AED 4,997.50, an extra AED 2,390.90 on the gold value alone before making charges. International spot gold rose 94.6% over the same window from 2,332 dollars to 4,538 dollars per ounce.
USD spot prices: LBMA Gold Price AM and Comex June 2024/2025 contract close from contemporary news reports. 2026 spot prices from USA Gold daily reports and Tradingeconomics.com.
Eid Al Adha dates: Confirmed by FAHR (Federal Authority for Government Human Resources) and the UAE Council for Fatwa following moon sighting confirmation.
Article reference date: 27 May 2026 (Eid Al Adha Day 1)
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