Dubai Gold Discount 2026: Due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, gold is available at steep discounts in Gulf countries and Dubai. Even before tensions related to Iran escalated, many Indians regularly travelled to Dubai to purchase gold because it was often cheaper than in India. However, the current situation has made travel to the region much more difficult. In such a situation, an important question arises: how much gold can Indians who are living or stranded there legally bring back to India? Let’s take a closer look.

Discount On Gold In Dubai

Gold purchases in Dubai have recently attracted significant attention due to price discounts. Jewellers there are offering significant discounts due to the Israeli-Iranian war, which has impacted gold shipments.

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Ajay Kedia, market expert and director of Kedia Advisory, said that due to war-related disruptions, gold in Dubai is currently trading at a discount of approximately USD 10 to USD 12 per ounce. The current rate on Comex is USD 5,216.30 per ounce. If you buy gold in Dubai, you will receive a discount of approximately USD 10 to USD 12 per ounce.

How Much Gold Can Indians Bring From Dubai?

Amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, Indians are considering importing gold from the United Arab Emirates. If you want to import gold from Dubai, here are the laws and taxes imposed by Indian authorities.

The government changed baggage rules this year, making it easier to bring gold or jewellery from other countries. Under the new baggage rules 2026, the previous value limit on jewellery carried by passengers has been removed, while the weight limit remains. Previously, gold limits were based on both weight and value.

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The rule change came into effect on February 2, after it was announced in the Union Budget 2026. The move could benefit many Indian travellers returning from global gold hubs like Dubai, where gold is often cheaper than in India. This means that an Indian woman can now bring up to 40 grams of gold with her, and a man up to 20 grams.

Previously, these limits were also linked to a value cap. Now, travellers can bring jewellery within the weight limit, regardless of the price.

Before the new rules, the value cap was limited. This limit was as follows:

-20 grams for male passengers, up to Rs 50,000

-40 grams for female passengers, up to Rs 1 lakh