By October 21, 2025, the commodity market prices of gold in the Gulf region, especially in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar presented moderate results due to the tendencies of the global market and the condition of the U.S. dollar. These changes are attracting attention among investors and spectators of the jewelry business in the Middle East as the festive season nears. Latest Gulf News also highlights that Dubai is still considered the regional gold trading center and the demand in retail is also steady as observed in Riyadh and Doha. The fluctuation of the gold prices in the major towns relies on the local demand, the importation duties and the global spot prices, which makes the market of the precious metal dynamic and competitive.
Gold Prices Across Major Gulf Cities (21 October 2025)
Country
City
24K Gold (per gram)
22K Gold (per gram)
21K Gold (per gram)
18K Gold (per gram)
UAE
Dubai
AED 282.75
AED 261.50
AED 249.50
AED 213.50
Abu Dhabi
AED 283.00
AED 261.75
AED 249.75
AED 213.75
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
SAR 288.00
SAR 264.00
SAR 252.00
SAR 216.00
Jeddah
SAR 287.50
SAR 263.50
SAR 251.50
SAR 215.50
Qatar
Doha
QAR 287.75
QAR 263.75
QAR 251.75
QAR 215.75
Al Rayyan
QAR 288.00
QAR 264.00
QAR 252.00
QAR 216.00
Regional Gold Market Insights
The prices of gold in the Gulf region are stable despite the global market adjustments. The market in Dubai remains the most transparent and competitive with retail and investment purchasers. The gold jewelry and coins markets in Saudi Arabia have been increasing earlier than the wedding season. The gold market in Qatar is quite stable and reflects the international tendencies as well as the regional price trends. Analysts project that there are temporary changes within the short term as a result of global inflation, oil prices, and policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve, however, in the long-term outlook, gold will be very positive in all three countries.