SILVERSilver Rate Today in Dubai: AED 7.13/g, Down ~1.1% This Week (3 Oct 2026)
Updated 3 October 2026 · 5 min read
In this guide:
1. Today's headline numbers · 2. The week in review · 3. Silver vs gold right now · 4. Buying notes · 5. Verdict
1. Today's headline numbers
Dubai silver is steady this morning after a soft week. Spot rates (mid-market, via live Dubai price trackers, 3 Oct 2026 ~00:45 UTC):
| Unit | Today (AED) | Change note |
|---|
| Ounce (spot) | 221.75 | Flat intraday (−0.06%) |
| Gram (999) | 7.13 | Retail bids ~6.95, asks ~7.65 |
| Tola | 83.16 | Retail asks near 89 |
| Kilogram | 7,129.36 | Retail asks near 7,647 |
| 925 sterling gram | 6.60 | Jewellery-grade silver |
Yesterday's close for reference: on 2 October, Dubai silver printed AED 221.93/oz — down AED 2.54 (−1.13%) versus 1 October. So the metal has held roughly flat overnight after a genuinely weak session.
2. The week in review
- Soft week: silver peaked at AED 234.09/oz in the past seven days and is now near the week's low at ~221.75 — roughly a 5% pullback from that peak.
- Month view: the 30-day high was AED 247.10/oz, so silver is around 10% off its monthly peak.
- Year view: a year ago an ounce traded at about AED 176.34 — today's ~221.75 means silver is still up roughly 26% over twelve months.
- Context: silver's volatility (~30% measured 30-day volatility) is much higher than gold's — a 1–2% daily swing is normal for this metal, not a crisis signal.
3. Silver vs gold right now
Gold spot is around $4,184/oz this morning, up ~0.7% — so gold is having a decent day while silver treads water. When gold rises and silver lags, the gold-silver ratio stretches, which historically is when silver eventually catches up — though "eventually" can take months, and there is no guarantee it repeats. For a deeper comparison, see our silver vs gold guide for UAE investors.
4. Buying notes
- Spot vs shop price: the rates above are mid-market spot. Dubai jewellers add making charges and 5% VAT on silver jewellery — the counter price will always be higher.
- Investment silver: coins and bars closer to spot price; check buy-back policy before purchasing.
- Stagger entries: with 30-day volatility around 30%, buying in tranches beats betting on one day's price.
- No leverage: a volatile metal plus borrowed money is how small accounts get wiped out.
Verdict: Silver at AED 7.13/g is ~10% below its monthly peak but still up ~26% on the year — a pullback inside a strong trend, not a breakdown. Jewellery buyers: compare counter prices against today's spot before negotiating. Investors: stagger entries and keep positions modest relative to gold.
FAQs
What is the silver rate today in Dubai?
Around AED 7.13 per gram and AED 221.75 per ounce (spot, 3 Oct 2026) — retail jewellery prices will be higher after making charges and VAT.
Is silver going up or down?
Down ~1.1% on the week and ~10% off its monthly high, but up ~26% year-on-year. Silver is volatile by nature — short-term dips inside longer uptrends are common.
Is silver cheaper in Dubai than other countries?
Dubai's wholesale market and low taxes generally keep premiums thin, similar to gold. Always compare the shop's per-gram price against the spot rate before buying.
Comparing metals? Use our silver price page and silver calculator.
