916 Gold Rate Dubai Today

Live 22K / 916 Hallmark Price in AED, INR, PKR — What 916 Means & How to Verify

916 gold rate in Dubai today: AED 480/gram · ₹12,480/gram · Rs 37,200/gram · 916 = 22K = 91.6% pure gold

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What Does 916 Mean on Gold?

916 is the hallmark number for 22 carat (22K) gold. It means the gold is 91.6% pure — the remaining 8.4% is typically copper and silver, added to make the gold harder and more durable for jewellery use.

The number comes from a simple calculation: 22 ÷ 24 × 1000 = 916.67, rounded to 916. Every karat of gold has a corresponding hallmark number:

999 or 999.9

24K — 99.9% Pure Gold

Investment bars, coins

916

22K — 91.6% Pure Gold

916 vs 999 vs KDM Gold — What's the Difference?

Type	Purity	Hallmark	Best For	Available in Dubai?
999 / 24K	99.9% gold	999 or 999.9	Investment bars, coins	✅ Yes
916 / 22K	91.6% gold	916	Jewellery — most popular	✅ Yes — everywhere
875 / 21K	87.5% gold	875	South Asian bridal jewellery	✅ Yes
750 / 18K	75% gold	750	Diamond jewellery settings	✅ Yes
KDM Gold	91.6% gold	None in UAE	Older Indian jewellery term	⛔ Not sold — banned cadmium solder

KDM explained: KDM stands for "Cadmium" — an alloy once used as solder to join 22K gold pieces. India banned KDM gold in 2013 due to cadmium's toxicity. Dubai's licensed retailers never used KDM solder and all UAE jewellery uses certified cadmium-free materials. If someone offers you "KDM gold" in Dubai, decline — it's either misinformation or old Indian inventory.

How to Verify 916 Gold Hallmark in Dubai

Look for the Dubai Municipality stamp — a small pentagon or shield shape stamped on the gold. This confirms the piece has been tested by the Dubai Central Laboratory.
Check the karat number — "916" for 22K, "999" for 24K, "750" for 18K. It should be stamped clearly on the piece, usually on the clasp or back of a pendant.
Request a purchase certificate — all reputable UAE jewellers provide one for pieces above AED 1,000. It should state gold weight, karat purity and purchase price separately (gold value + making charges).
Use the DGJG verification — the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group operates hallmark testing services for consumer queries.
Buy from licensed retailers only — all shops in the Gold Souk and branded jewellers are licensed by Dubai Economy. Avoid informal sellers or WhatsApp gold offers.

916 Gold Rate in Dubai — All Weights

916 / 22K Gold Price Dubai — Per Gram, Tola & More

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Frequently Asked Questions — 916 Gold Dubai

What does 916 mean on gold? ▾

916 on gold means 91.6% pure gold — it is the hallmark for 22 carat (22K) gold. The number 916 is derived from 22 divided by 24, then multiplied by 1000 (22/24 × 1000 = 916.67, rounded to 916). 916 hallmark gold is the most popular jewellery gold at Dubai Gold Souk and across South Asia.

What is the 916 gold rate in Dubai today? ▾

The 916 gold rate in Dubai today is the same as the 22K gold price — shown live above. 916 and 22K refer to identical purity (91.6% gold). All licensed UAE retailers follow the DGJG national rate for 916/22K gold, updated daily from the international spot price.

What is the difference between 916, 999 and KDM gold? ▾

916 gold is 22K — 91.6% pure gold, the standard for jewellery. 999 gold is 24K — 99.9% pure gold, used for investment bars and coins. KDM gold is an older Indian term for 22K gold soldered using a cadmium alloy — now banned in India due to cadmium toxicity. In Dubai, you will not find KDM gold from licensed retailers; all jewellery uses standard lead-free soldering.

Is 916 gold available in Dubai? ▾

Yes. 916 (22K) gold is the most widely available jewellery gold in Dubai and across the UAE. It is the standard at the Dubai Gold Souk and at all major branded jewellers including Malabar Gold, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq. All 916 gold sold by licensed UAE retailers carries the Dubai Municipality hallmark stamp.

How can I verify the purity of 916 gold in Dubai? ▾

Look for the Dubai Municipality hallmark (a pentagon-shaped stamp) plus the karat number (916 for 22K). All licensed UAE retailers must submit gold to the Dubai Central Laboratory for testing and hallmarking before sale. For additional verification, the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) operates testing services. Never buy gold without a hallmark stamp and always request a purchase certificate for pieces above AED 1,000.