🇦🇪 Silver Price in UAE Today
Live silver rates in AED. Fine silver, sterling, and coin silver prices per gram, tola, and ounce.
Silver spot price
د.إ261.56/oz
▲ +1.28%Last updated: 7 minutes ago
.999
Fine Silver
د.إ8.40
Per gram
.925
Sterling
د.إ7.78
Per gram
.900
Coin Silver
د.إ7.57
Per gram
.800
European
د.إ6.73
Per gram
Silver price in UAE - All purities
| Purity | Per gram | Per 10g | Per troy oz | Per kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .999 Fine Silver | د.إ8.40 | د.إ84.01 | د.إ261.29 | د.إ8,400.79 |
| .925 Sterling | د.إ7.78 | د.إ77.79 | د.إ241.94 | د.إ7,778.51 |
| .900 Coin Silver | د.إ7.57 | د.إ75.68 | د.إ235.40 | د.إ7,568.28 |
| .800 European | د.إ6.73 | د.إ67.27 | د.إ209.24 | د.إ6,727.36 |
| .720 Mexican | د.إ6.05 | د.إ60.55 | د.إ188.32 | د.إ6,054.62 |
Silver price by quantity in UAE
| Quantity | .999 Fine Silver | .925 Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| 1g | د.إ8.40 | د.إ7.78 |
| 10g | د.إ84.01 | د.إ77.79 |
| 50g | د.إ420.04 | د.إ388.93 |
| 100g | د.إ840.08 | د.إ777.85 |
| 1 kg | د.إ8,400.79 | د.إ7,778.51 |
Silver purity guide
.999 Fine Silver — 99.9% pure. Investment bars, bullion coins (Silver Eagles, Maple Leafs, Britannias).
.925 Sterling Silver — 92.5% pure + 7.5% copper. Jewelry, silverware, flatware. Stamped '925'.
.900 Coin Silver — 90% pure. Pre-1964 US coins, Morgan dollars, Walking Liberty halves.
.800 European Silver — 80% pure. Older European silverware, some Middle Eastern silver.
.720 Mexican Silver — 72% pure. Mexican silver coins and traditional jewelry.
Gold to Silver Ratio
Gold/Silver Ratio: 62:1
It takes 62 ounces of silver to buy 1 ounce of gold
Silver price by city in UAE
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Market analysis by Mehmet Aydın·Precious Metals Editor·Last updated April 2026About silver market in UAE
Silver jewelry in the UAE is popular alongside gold, particularly sterling silver with gemstones. The Gold Souk has extensive silver sections. 5% VAT on making charges only — raw silver is tax-free.
Silver vs Gold in UAE
The current gold/silver ratio is 62:1, meaning it takes 62 ounces of silver to buy one ounce of gold. In UAE, gold is د.إ16,107.22 per oz while silver is د.إ261.56 per oz. Silver is significantly more affordable than gold, making it accessible for smaller investors. Silver is also more volatile, offering higher percentage returns during bull markets but larger drawdowns during corrections.
How silver prices are set in UAE
Silver prices in UAE start from the international silver spot price, quoted in US dollars per troy ounce on global markets, and are converted into AED using the live exchange rate. Local dealers and jewellers then add a margin, and for finished items a making charge of around 5–20%. Silver is far more volatile than gold — it is a smaller market pulled by both investment and industrial demand — so the local price can swing more sharply from day to day, and the rate you see can move noticeably even within a single trading session.
Silver buying guide for UAE
Silver in UAE is bought as coins, bars and jewellery. For investment, .999 fine silver coins and bars give you the most metal for your money; for ornaments, .925 sterling silver is the standard. Buy from reputable sellers — established markets such as Dubai Gold Souk (Deira), Gold & Diamond Park (Dubai), Meena Bazaar, Sharjah Gold Souk (Central Market) and trusted names like Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Damas, Sky Jewellery, Emirates Gold — and look for a clear purity stamp (the Dubai Central Laboratory / Emirates hallmark where it applies) plus an itemised bill showing weight, purity and the rate. Because silver carries a higher making-charge and dealer-margin percentage than gold relative to its value, comparing a few sellers matters even more.
Silver as an investment in UAE
Silver offers buyers in UAE a lower-cost entry into precious metals than gold, but with more risk and reward. Common forms include .999 coins and bars, silver ETFs and, for some, silverware that doubles as a store of value. Silver tends to amplify gold's moves — rising faster in bull markets and falling harder in downturns — partly because around half its demand is industrial. Many investors watch the gold-to-silver ratio, currently about 62:1, and add silver when the ratio is historically high in the hope it narrows. Treat silver as a higher-volatility satellite to a core gold holding rather than a one-for-one substitute.
Taxes and duties on silver in UAE
UAE generally applies 5% VAT to the making charge on silver jewellery, while investment-grade bars and coins are treated more favourably. Always ask the shop exactly how VAT has been applied on your bill.
Best time to buy silver in UAE
Silver demand in UAE rises around Ramadan, Eid, Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), Diwali, when gifting and jewellery buying pick up and premiums can firm. If you are buying for an occasion, planning ahead of these peaks usually means better availability and pricing. Because silver is volatile, averaging your purchases — buying smaller amounts regularly rather than one lump — is the simplest way to manage timing. Some buyers also watch the gold-to-silver ratio and add to silver when it looks historically stretched relative to gold.
Industrial vs investment demand for silver
Unlike gold, around half of all silver demand is industrial, and that is central to its price. Silver is the best conductor of electricity and heat of any metal, which makes it essential in solar panels, electric vehicles, electronics and the data centres powering AI. This structural demand has grown fast, tightening the market even as investment demand rises. It also ties silver to the economic cycle in a way gold is not: industrial buying can support prices in good times but soften in a slowdown. For investors, that dual nature — part precious metal, part industrial commodity — is exactly what makes silver both promising and more volatile.
Silver price trends in UAE
Silver has been one of the standout performers into 2026, rallying sharply — by well over 100% from its recent lows — as investment and industrial demand collided with tight supply. The same forces lifting gold (central-bank buying, geopolitical risk, currency weakness) have spilled into silver, while booming demand from solar, EVs and AI infrastructure has added a powerful industrial tailwind. In UAE, the local silver price reflects all of this plus the AED exchange rate. The gold-to-silver ratio, around 62:1, remains historically elevated, which many analysts argue leaves room for silver to keep closing the gap — though its high volatility means sharp pullbacks along the way are normal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the silver price in UAE today?▾
Today's .999 fine silver in UAE is د.إ8.40 per gram (د.إ8,400.79 per kg). Sterling silver (.925) is د.إ7.78 per gram. Based on COMEX spot price converted to AED.
Is silver a good investment in UAE?▾
Silver has surged driven by industrial demand (solar panels, EVs, AI), supply deficits, and safe-haven buying. At $71.22/oz, analysts see potential. Silver is more volatile than gold but offers higher percentage returns during bull markets.
What is sterling silver (925) worth per gram in AED?▾
Sterling silver (.925) is currently د.إ7.78 per gram in AED. It's 92.5% pure silver + 7.5% copper alloy.
How much is 1 kg of silver in AED?▾
1 kg of .999 fine silver is د.إ8,400.79. 1 kg of sterling (.925) is د.إ7,778.51.
Is silver taxed in UAE?▾
Silver tax in UAE: 5% VAT on making charges only.
Is silver a good investment in UAE?▾
Silver can be a good investment in UAE for those comfortable with volatility. It is cheaper per gram than gold, has strong industrial demand from solar, EVs and electronics, and tends to rise faster than gold in bull markets — but it also falls harder. Many hold it as a higher-risk complement to gold.
What is the difference between .999 and .925 silver?▾
.999 (fine) silver is 99.9% pure and used for investment coins and bars. .925 (sterling) silver is 92.5% pure, alloyed with copper for strength, and used for jewellery and tableware. Fine silver holds more metal value; sterling is more durable for everyday items.
Will silver prices keep rising in 2026?▾
No one can predict prices, but the drivers behind silver's 2026 rally — industrial demand from solar, EVs and AI, plus safe-haven buying — remain in place, and the gold-to-silver ratio is historically high. Expect strong long-term potential alongside sharp short-term swings.
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