Guides
Gold, explained simply
Plain-English guides to buying and saving gold and silver in the UAE.
How to buy gold in the UAEThe main ways to buy gold in the UAE, from the souk to bars, bank accounts and apps, with what each one costs and what to check before you buy.
24K, 22K, 21K and 18K gold: the differenceWhat karats mean, how pure 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K gold are, why they are priced differently, and which one is best for saving.
How the gold rate in Dubai is setHow the gold rate in Dubai and the UAE is worked out, why buy and sell prices differ, and why jewellers quote different prices for the same day.
Is digital gold safe?What digital gold is, the risks, and a simple checklist to tell a safe gold app from a risky one in the UAE.
Gold or silver: which is better for saving?Gold and silver compared for saving in the UAE: price, how much they move, costs and why many people hold both.
Tola, gram and ounce: gold weights explainedHow many grams are in a tola and a troy ounce, how to convert gold prices between them, and which unit is used where.