Gold guides for the UAE
Making charges, VAT and carrying gold home
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How much gold can you carry from Dubai to India?
How much gold you can carry from Dubai to India depends on your stay abroad. Up to 40 g or 20 g of jewellery is duty-free for eligible returning passengers.
Gold making charges in Dubai per gram
Gold making charges in Dubai per gram are set by each UAE shop and can be negotiated. See how they add up with VAT and how to compare them with India.
Gold VAT refund in Dubai for tourists
Gold VAT refund in Dubai for tourists returns 87% of the 5% VAT, less AED 3.60 per transaction, on eligible jewellery. See how to claim at the UAE airport.