Silver market chart
Historical benchmark in AED per troy ounce; weight conversions are shown in the tables.
Silver Price Chart in AED per Gram
Live silver price history in UAE Dirham (AED) per gram. Toggle 24H, 7D, 30D, and 1Y ranges to analyze silver trends.
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Silver price by weight
| Weight | Grams | Spot value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Ounce | 31.1035 | — |
| Gram | 1 | — |
| Kilogram | 1000 | — |
| Pennyweight | 1.55517 | — |
| Tola | 11.6638 | — |
| Tael (Hong Kong) | 37.429 | — |
| Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) | 50 | — |
| Tael (Taiwan) | 37.5 | — |
| Grain | 0.0648 | — |
| Momme | 3.75 | — |
| Baht | 15.244 | — |
| Chi | 3.75 | — |
| Don | 3.75 | — |
| Mesghal | 4.6875 | — |
What is a Gram? Silver weight, conversions and local use
Definition. The gram is the everyday retail unit for precious metals outside the English-speaking wholesale market. One gram equals 1 grams, or 0.03215 troy ounces, which at today's silver spot price works out to — AED.
Where it is used. Jewellers, pawn shops and scrap buyers all quote per gram, and small investment bars start at 1 g, 5 g, 10 g, 20 g, 50 g and 100 g. The unit is the trading standard in Europe, Middle East and most retail markets.
Pricing conventions. Premiums rise sharply as gram size falls: a 1 g bar can cost 20–40% over melt value, while a 100 g bar sits within a few percent of spot. Scrap offers are usually a discount to the gram price by karat. Silver is bulkier per unit of value, so quotes in small traditional units are usually a conversion, while real trade happens in kilogram and 1 000 oz bars.
Good to know. Gram pricing is also how most karat calculations are done: multiply the gram price by the purity fraction (for example 0.750 for 18K).
Silver price per Gram in AED — quick conversion table
| Quantity | Grams | Troy ounces | Value (AED) |
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| 1 gram | 1 g | 0.0322 oz t | — |
| 5 grams | 5 g | 0.1608 oz t | — |
| 10 grams | 10 g | 0.3215 oz t | — |
| 100 grams | 100 g | 3.2151 oz t | — |
Values are calculated from the live XAG spot price converted into UAE Dirham and refresh with the price above.
Buying Silver in UAE: local market, taxes and premiums
At the live price shown above per gram, the price you see here is the international XAG spot price converted into UAE Dirham. Physical buyers in UAE pay that reference plus a premium, and local trading is concentrated around Dubai's Gold Souk and the DMCC free zone. Buyers there generally watch the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange rate published each morning as the day's reference.
Taxes and duties. Jewellery and lower-purity items carry 5% VAT, though jewellers often absorb part of it in the making charge. Silver is bulkier and cheaper per unit, so shipping, storage and consumption taxes matter far more to the final price than they do for gold. That is why the shop price of silver in AED can sit noticeably above the spot value of the same gram of metal.
How people usually buy. The common routes in UAE are Gold Souk retailers, DMCC-licensed dealers, Emirates Gold and Kaloti refiners and airport duty-free counters. The products most often quoted locally include 22K and 24K jewellery, tola bars, 1 oz coins, 1 kg bars.
Local conventions. Dubai jewellery is sold at the daily Dubai Gold Rate plus a transparent making charge, and the tola bar remains popular with South Asian buyers. Before you buy, compare the dealer's asking price per gram with the live silver price above, and check the buy-back spread the same dealer offers — that round-trip cost matters more than a small difference in the headline AED quote.
Market information only, updated with live prices. Not tax or investment advice; tax rules in UAE can change.
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About Silver Price in AED
What is Silver?
Silver is a chemical element with symbol Ag and atomic number 47. It is a soft, white, lustrous transition metal with the highest electrical conductivity of any element.
History
Silver has been known since ancient times. It was one of the first five metals discovered by humans, along with gold, copper, lead, and iron.
Common Uses
Interesting Facts
- •Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of any element
- •Silver has antimicrobial properties
- •The word 'silver' appears in many languages as a root for 'money'
Silver Price Per Gram in UAE Dirham
The current silver price per gram in UAE Dirham (AED) is updated in real-time based on international market rates. Silver is traded globally and its price fluctuates based on supply and demand, economic conditions, and geopolitical factors.
When buying or selling silver in UAE, it's important to understand that prices are typically quoted in troy ounces on international markets. Our converter helps you easily calculate the price in grams, which may be more practical for local transactions.
The gram is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. This unit is commonly used when trading silver in various markets around the world.
Silver Long-Term Returns vs Current AED Price
How silver has performed over 1, 5, 10, and 20 years against today's spot price (USD/oz). Useful for UAE investors tracking silver in AED.
| Period | Start date | Price then | Return |
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Historical prices are approximate annual averages, interpolated between anchor years (1980–2026).
Silver price in AED – FAQ
How much does one ounce of silver cost in AED today?
One troy ounce of silver currently costs approximately the live spot price shown on this page. This live spot price is refreshed every 5 minutes from MetalflowAPI market data and reflects the international XAG/AED rate.
What is the current silver rate in UAE today?
The current silver rate in UAE is the live spot price shown on this page per gram. Prices refresh every 5 minutes and follow the international Silver spot price converted to UAE Dirham.
How much is 1 gram of silver in AED?
1 gram of silver equals the live spot price shown on this page today. This is calculated from the live spot price per troy ounce, converted via the AED exchange rate (1 gram = 1 grams).
How is the silver price per gram calculated?
The silver price per gram is calculated by converting the international spot price (quoted per troy ounce in USD) to AED using the current exchange rate, then converting to the gram weight unit (1 gram = 1 grams).
Do I pay tax or VAT when buying silver in UAE?
Jewellery and lower-purity items carry 5% VAT, though jewellers often absorb part of it in the making charge. Always confirm the current rule with the dealer, because the tax treatment changes the real cost per gram more than small differences in the AED spot quote.
Where do people usually buy silver in UAE?
The usual routes are Gold Souk retailers, DMCC-licensed dealers, Emirates Gold and Kaloti refiners, airport duty-free counters. Local trading is centred on Dubai's Gold Souk and the DMCC free zone, and the products most often quoted are 22K and 24K jewellery, tola bars, 1 oz coins, 1 kg bars.
Why is the shop price of silver higher than the spot price in AED?
Retail prices add a dealer premium covering refining, minting, shipping, insurance and margin, plus any local tax. Silver is bulkier and cheaper per unit, so shipping, storage and consumption taxes matter far more to the final price than they do for gold. Compare the asking price per gram with the live spot value above, and check the dealer's buy-back spread.
Which price reference does the UAE silver market follow?
Local buyers generally follow the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange rate published each morning, converted into UAE Dirham (AED). Dubai jewellery is sold at the daily Dubai Gold Rate plus a transparent making charge, and the tola bar remains popular with South Asian buyers.