Our Data Sources
Transparency is core to what we do. Here is exactly where our gold rates come from and how we display them.
How Our Gold Rate Pipeline Works
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International gold spot price (XAU/USD) streams in real time from our broker WebSocket feed.
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Indicative spot-price conversions use the AED/USD peg; retail rates and dealer premiums are separate.
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Reference rates are recorded in our database and displayed with their update time. Verify the most recent published value before relying on it.
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The live price ticker on our website reflects the real-time broker feed, while the daily rates table reflects the official DGJG rate.
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Check the displayed timestamp: a stored reference rate is not necessarily a current dealer quote.
Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG)
Daily Official Retail Rate
DGJG publishes reference retail gold rates in Dubai. Check the displayed data timestamp before using the rate for a purchase; individual retailers may quote different final prices after fees and making charges.
https://www.dgjg.ae ↗London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)
Global Gold Benchmark
The LBMA Gold Price (formerly the London Gold Fix) is the globally recognised benchmark for gold. It is set twice daily (AM and PM fix) and is the reference price used by banks, central banks, and refiners worldwide. Global benchmarks are a reference point, but quoted Dubai retail prices may include additional premiums.
https://www.lbma.org.uk ↗Live Broker WebSocket Feed
Real-Time XAU/USD Spot Price
For the live price ticker on our website, we connect to a regulated broker partner WebSocket feed that streams real-time XAU/USD (gold vs US Dollar) bid and ask prices. This feed updates continuously during market hours (Sunday 22:00 – Friday 21:00 UTC). Outside market hours, we display the last cached price clearly marked as "CACHED".
UAE Currency Peg
AED/USD Fixed Rate
The UAE Dirham (AED) has been pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of AED 3.6725 per USD since 1997. This peg is maintained by the UAE Central Bank. All our AED gold price calculations use this fixed rate. This is why Dubai gold prices move in near-perfect lockstep with the international gold spot price.
Currency Exchange Rates
INR, PKR, PHP, EUR, GBP Conversions
Currency exchange rates for INR, PKR, PHP, USD, EUR, and GBP are configurable by our admin team and updated regularly based on market rates. These rates are approximate and intended for informational purposes only. Always verify with your bank for accurate transactional rates.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
GoldRatesInDubai.com has been tracking Dubai gold prices since 2015. Our team monitors rates daily and cross-references our displayed prices against official DGJG announcements and international benchmarks.
We clearly label all live prices with a real-time indicator and all cached/daily prices with their last-update timestamp. If you notice a discrepancy between our displayed price and what you see at a Dubai dealer, please contact us so we can investigate.