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Silver Rate in UAE Today

July 21, 2026

Live silver price in AED — identical in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain.

Silver per Gram (AED)
AED 3.54
UAE market
Silver per Troy Oz (USD)
$30.00
International spot (XAG/USD)
Silver per Troy Oz (AED)
AED 110.17
Converted at 3.6725
Silver per Kilogram (AED)
AED 3,542.22
1000 grams

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Why the Silver Rate is the Same Across the UAE

Silver, like gold, is priced on the international spot market in US dollars per troy ounce (XAG/USD). Because the UAE dirham is pegged to the dollar at 3.6725, the AED silver price is a direct conversion — there is no emirate-level pricing body. Whether you buy in Dubai's Gold Souk, Sharjah's Blue Souk or an Abu Dhabi mall, the metal value per gram is the same; only making charges and dealer premiums differ.

Where to Buy Silver in Each Emirate

Dubai

Bullion dealers around the Deira Gold Souk and Gold & Diamond Park stock 1 oz coins, 100g and 1 kg bars. Widest selection and most competitive premiums in the country.

Abu Dhabi

The Madinat Zayed Gold Centre hosts jewellers selling silver alongside gold. Hamdan Street jewellers also carry silver jewellery and gift items.

Sharjah

The Blue Souk (Central Market) is known for Omani-style silver jewellery, khanjars and traditional Gulf pieces — often at lower making charges than Dubai.

Northern Emirates

Ajman, RAK and Fujairah have smaller jewellery markets where silver is sold in traditional souks. Selection is limited; for investment bars, Dubai dealers are recommended.

Silver vs Gold in the UAE — Key Differences

  • VAT: silver always carries 5% VAT, even investment bars; 24K gold bars are zero-rated.
  • Storage: silver is ~80× bulkier per dirham of value — a consideration for larger investments.
  • Volatility: silver typically moves more sharply than gold in both directions.
  • Resale: gold enjoys deeper buyback liquidity in UAE souks; silver buyback spreads are wider.
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FAQs — Silver Rate UAE

What is the silver rate in the UAE today (July 21, 2026)?

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The live silver rate in the UAE is shown above in AED per gram, troy ounce and kilogram. It is derived from the international XAG/USD spot price converted at the fixed AED/USD peg of 3.6725. Because silver is priced off the global spot market, the rate is identical in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and every other emirate.

Is the silver price different in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?

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No. The underlying silver rate is the same across all seven emirates because it tracks the international spot price. What varies between shops and emirates is the making charge on silver jewellery and the premium on bars and coins — typically lower in Sharjah and the northern emirates than in Dubai tourist areas.

Is there VAT on silver in the UAE?

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Yes — unlike 24K investment gold (which is zero-rated), silver bars, coins and jewellery are all subject to the standard 5% UAE VAT. Tourists can reclaim most of the VAT on qualifying purchases through the Planet Tax Free scheme when departing from UAE airports.

Where can I buy silver in the UAE?

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Silver bars and coins are sold by bullion dealers in and around the Dubai Gold Souk (Deira) and Gold & Diamond Park, by jewellers in Sharjah's Blue Souk, and in Abu Dhabi's Madinat Zayed Gold Centre. Common formats are 1 oz coins, 100g bars and 1 kg bars. For jewellery, Omani and Yemeni-style silver is a speciality of the older souks.

What is the silver Nisab for Zakat in the UAE?

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The silver Nisab is 595 grams. Multiply 595 by the current AED per-gram silver rate shown above to get the threshold in dirhams. If your total eligible wealth exceeds this, Zakat (2.5%) becomes due. Use our Zakat Calculator for the full calculation with live prices.