Gold zakat calculator for the UAE — in dirhams
Gold ownership is widespread in the UAE, so users need an accurate calculation per karat. This page pairs the Shariah nisab with its current dirham value.
Gold nisab in dirhams today
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All seven emirates, one currency
The UAE has seven emirates but a single currency: the dirham. There is no difference in gold zakat between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, because none exists at all. One calculator serves everyone.
The dirham conversion uses the live rate fetched from open.er-api.com and cached in your browser for 10 minutes before refreshing.
Gold zakat calculator for Qatar and India too
The same calculator covers the rest of the Gulf and South Asia, because the arithmetic is identical and only the currency changes. If you are searching for a zakat calculator qatar, the nisab is shown in Qatari riyals. For a zakat calculator india, it is shown in Indian rupees and you can enter your weight in tola, which is how gold is bought and sold in both markets.
| Where | Currency | Weight unit |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | AED | grams or tola |
| Qatar | QAR | grams or tola |
| Saudi Arabia | SAR | grams or tola |
| Kuwait | KWD | grams or tola |
| Bahrain and Oman | BHD, OMR | grams or tola |
| India | INR | tola, the usual unit |
| Pakistan | PKR | tola, the usual unit |
One tola is 11.6638 grams, so the 85g gold nisab equals 7.29 tola. Thetola guide covers every conversion.
Zakat is not a tax
| Zakat | Tax | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Religious obligation | Statutory requirement |
| Recipient | The poor and needy | The state treasury |
| Rate | 2.5% | 5% (VAT) |
| Claimable | Not an expense | Officially accounted for |
This page covers zakat only and does not address taxation. For tax advice, this tool is not the right resource.
How to calculate your gold zakat in the UAE
2) Enter the weight (pick tola or grams)
3) Choose the karat (24, 22, 21, 18, 14)
4) Subtract the stone weight if there is any
5) Calculate — the result appears in dirhams instantly
Frequently asked questions
What is the gold zakat nisab in the UAE?
The nisab is the same everywhere: 85 grams of pure gold, or 87.48g on the precise estimate. Its value in dirhams changes daily with the gold price. Open the nisab section to see the current AED value.
Is gold zakat obligatory in the UAE?
Yes. Zakat is obligatory on every Muslim who reaches nisab and completes a hawl, and gold ownership is common in the UAE. That is why the calculation needs to be accurate per karat.
Is the Dubai gold price the one used for zakat?
Not necessarily. Zakat is due on the value of the metal at the time of payment. The Dubai retail price includes making charges, VAT and margin, all of which exceed the value of the gold itself. This calculator uses the live spot price.
Is there a tax on gold zakat in the UAE?
Zakat is a religious obligation, not a tax. It is given to the poor and needy, does not count as a tax expense, and is not paid to the government. This is a fundamental difference from VAT or wealth tax.
Can I pay gold zakat while in the UAE?
You can pay it wherever zakat recipients are available. Many people in Dubai pay within the UAE or in their home country. What matters is that it reaches those due and that the intention is sincere.