Gold Rate: Dubai vs India Gold Prices on August 18, 2026

Written by: Team Angel OneUpdated on: 18 Aug 2026, 4:21 pm IST

Gold prices in India were higher than Dubai on August 18, with the 24K rate showing a gap of ₹17,062.70 per 10 grams.

Gold prices were different across Indian cities on August 18, with Chennai recording the highest 24K rate among the cities listed. Dubai continued to offer lower quoted rates for both 22K and 24K gold.

The difference is not simply down to the gold price itself. Currency rates, local demand, taxes, import duties and other costs can all affect what buyers pay in the two markets.

22K and 24K Gold Rate in India on August 18, 2026

City	24 Carat Gold (Per 10 Gm in Rs.)	22 Carat Gold (Per 10 Gm in Rs.)
Chennai	₹1,55,440.00	₹1,42,487.00
New Delhi	₹1,54,720.00	₹1,41,827.00
Mumbai	₹1,54,990.00	₹1,42,074.00
Bangalore	₹1,55,110.00	₹1,42,184.00
Hyderabad	₹1,55,240.00	₹1,42,303.00

Note: The above rates were recorded at 9:30 AM on August 18, 2026. Gold prices can change as market conditions move during the day.

Dubai Gold Rate in INR on August 18, 2026

Gold Type	Dubai Rate (AED/10 gram)	INR Rate (Per 10 gm)
24 Carat	AED 5,307.50	₹1,38,207.30
22 Carat	AED 4,915.00	₹1,27,986.60
21 Carat	AED 4,712.50	₹1,22,713.50
18 Carat	AED 4,040.00	₹1,05,201.60
14 Carat	AED 3,096.00	₹80,619.84

Note: The exchange rate used was 1 AED = ₹26.04 at 9:30 AM on August 18, 2026.

Gold Price Difference Between Dubai and India on August 18, 2026

Karat	India Avg (10g)	Dubai (10g)	Price Difference
24K	₹1,55,270.00	₹1,38,207.30	₹17,062.70
22K	₹1,42,331.00	₹1,27,986.60	₹14,344.40
18K	₹1,16,453.00	₹1,05,201.60	₹11,251.40

Note: These figures do not take VAT, import duties or making charges into account.

Conclusion

There was a noticeable difference between the quoted gold rates in India and Dubai on August 18. For 10 grams, 24K gold was ₹17,062.70 cheaper in Dubai, while the difference for 22K gold was ₹14,344.40. That gap alone, however, does not tell the whole story for someone planning to buy gold abroad. Travel expenses, making charges, taxes and applicable import rules also need to be considered.

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Published on: Aug 18, 2026, 10:51 AM IST

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