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Gold jewellery from Saudi Arabia to United Arab Emirates: customs rules & duty

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declare ✅ Official

Declare jewellery, gold and other precious metals. A declaration is mandatory when cash plus precious metals exceed AED 60,000.

Example

  • 10 g × 22K ≈ AED 4,434
  • 20 g × 22K ≈ AED 8,867
  • 50 g × 22K ≈ AED 22,168
  • 100 g × 22K ≈ AED 44,336

Today's international gold market rate (2026-11-09). Customs may use its own valuation. 🟣 Reported

Gold jewellery rules in United Arab Emirates

Declare jewellery, gold and other precious metals. A declaration is mandatory when cash plus precious metals exceed AED 60,000. ✅ Official

Dubai Customs – iDeclare app

Duty-free allowance in United Arab Emirates

AED 3,000: Gifts, perfumes and personal goods up to AED 3,000 are duty-free. ✅ Official

5% customs duty (GCC common tariff) plus 5% VAT on the excess. ≈ Estimated

Leaving Saudi Arabia

  • Declare cash, gold or jewellery of SAR 60,000 or more when leaving Saudi Arabia. ✅ Official

Declare or pay online

  • Dubai Customs iDeclare app: Declare commercial goods, personal items, cash (AED 60,000+), jewellery and gifts over AED 3,000 before or after landing in Dubai. ✅ Official

⚖️ If you don't declare

  • Not declaring cash/precious metals of AED 60,000+: fines and the amount can be held.
  • Undeclared goods: duty plus penalties and confiscation.
  • Drugs (including CBD and some prescription medicines without approval): arrest and jail.

≈ Estimated

Frequently asked questions

Can I carry Gold jewellery from Saudi Arabia to United Arab Emirates?

Declare jewellery, gold and other precious metals. A declaration is mandatory when cash plus precious metals exceed AED 60,000.

Do I need to declare Gold jewellery when arriving in United Arab Emirates?

declare. Declare jewellery, gold and other precious metals. A declaration is mandatory when cash plus precious metals exceed AED 60,000.

How much can I bring duty-free from Saudi Arabia to United Arab Emirates?

AED 3,000. Gifts, perfumes and personal goods up to AED 3,000 are duty-free.

Can I pay customs duty online before travelling to United Arab Emirates?

Yes. Dubai Customs iDeclare app: Declare commercial goods, personal items, cash (AED 60,000+), jewellery and gifts over AED 3,000 before or after landing in Dubai.

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Last checked: 2026-11-09