By October 23, 2025, gold prices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have reflected marginal positive movement in accordance with the world market trends and an increase in demand. The slight rise of the rates is characteristic of the protective investor behavior in the world economic environment, faced with the threat of inflation and oil prices volatility. Dubai remains the gold market leader in the Gulf market in its transparent pricing as well as its busy retail sector. The interest of consumers in gold jewelry and gold bullion products is stable in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The gold market in the region still follows the international pattern, between the short-term swings and the long-term investment trend, according to UAE Current News sources and regional analysts.
Gold Prices Across Major Gulf Cities (23 October 2025)
Country
City
24K Gold (per gram)
22K Gold (per gram)
21K Gold (per gram)
18K Gold (per gram)
UAE
Dubai
AED 283.75
AED 262.50
AED 250.50
AED 214.50
Abu Dhabi
AED 284.00
AED 262.75
AED 250.75
AED 214.75
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
SAR 289.00
SAR 265.00
SAR 253.00
SAR 217.00
Jeddah
SAR 288.75
SAR 264.75
SAR 252.75
SAR 216.75
Qatar
Doha
QAR 288.75
QAR 264.75
QAR 252.75
QAR 216.75
Al Rayyan
QAR 289.00
QAR 265.00
QAR 253.00
QAR 217.00
Regional Gold Market Overview
The Gulf gold market is also steadfast because traders expect current changes in the global monetary policy. Gold retailers in Dubai also noted the continuous purchasing by local and foreign buyers due to the stability of prices of the precious metal. Saudi Arabia has been enjoying steady jewelry sales whereas in Qatar the gold demand is that of an investment versus gifting balance. According to analysts, future global economic information will bring in some slight volatility although the economic environment in the region in terms of gold as a stable, unregulated asset is promising.