Dubai VAT Refund Calculator for Gold
Weekend: global gold markets are closed, so prices show Friday, 6 Nov’s closing rate. Live updates resume on Monday morning (IST). Last checked IST (7:53 PM Dubai)
Work out how much VAT you’ll get back on gold bought in Dubai. Enter your bill, or the weight and making charge, and see the refund in dirhams and rupees at today’s rate (1 AED = ₹25.63).
UAE VAT refund calculator for gold
| AED | ₹ INR | |
|---|---|---|
| Price before VAT | — | — |
| VAT paid (5%) | — | — |
| 87% of VAT | — | — |
| Fee (AED 3.60 per tag) | — | — |
| Your refund | — | — |
Under the UAE tourist refund scheme you get 87% of the VAT back minus AED 3.60 per tax-free transaction. Only overseas tourists aged 18+ qualify (UAE residents and crew don’t), each invoice must be at least AED 250 at a participating shop, goods must leave the UAE within 90 days, and refunds above AED 35,000 go to a card.
Who can claim and how
- Overseas tourists aged 18 or over. UAE residents and airline or ship crew can’t claim.
- Buy at a shop in the tax-free scheme. Each invoice must be at least AED 250. Ask for a tax-free tag and show your passport.
- Validate the tag at the airport before check-in, or at a city kiosk if you fly within 24 hours. Goods must leave the UAE within 90 days of purchase.
- You receive 87% of the VAT minus AED 3.60 per transaction. Refunds above AED 35,000 go to your card.
For the full picture, read how tourists get a VAT refund on gold and our airport step-by-step.
Rates are indicative and may differ from jewellers’ final prices, which include making charges and 5% VAT. Rupee (₹) prices are Dubai prices converted to INR, not gold rates in India.