How To Buy Gold in Dubai… and Check It's REAL! (Avoid Scams)

Do you know how to buy gold in Dubai and not get scammed? I'll show you, plus, how to test your gold at a lab to check that it's real.
Dubai is known for its luxurious shopping experiences, and one of the most sought-after items is gold jewellery. But with so many stores selling gold, it can be overwhelming to know where to buy and how to ensure that the gold is genuine. In this video, I'll show you everything you need to know about shopping for gold in Dubai and avoiding scams!
Check my blog post for links to the gold testing centre and 0% making charges mall blog.karlrock.com/how-to-buy-....
Is Dubai actually cheaper? What do you think? Here's what I spent on 1 pair of earrings:
Gold weight: 6g
Gold value: 1343 dirhams
Making charge: 277 (20.6%)
Tax (VAT 5%): 81 (69 tax back at airport)
Total: 1701 dirhams (with tax back: 1632 dirhams).
I think it works about the same price as India if buying designer pieces.
00:00 How to safely buy gold in Dubai
00:24 What are gold hallmarks?
00:52 Don't trust street scammers
01:18 How to save money on gold
01:51 Benefits of shopping for gold in Dubai
03:21 Is it safe to buy gold in Dubai?
04:12 How to get your tax back in Dubai
04:40 Mall with 0% making charges
05:58 We met a gold smuggler
06:39 How much gold can you take to India?
06:51 How to get gold tested in Dubai
07:42 Is gold actually cheaper in Dubai?
08:16 Gifting gold to mother-in-law
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[@KarlRock]

Next, I called Dubai's infamous massage cards! 🔞 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIXceYKXatelnas *Is Dubai actually cheaper? What do you think? Here's what to spent on 1 pair of earrings:* Gold weight: 6g Gold value: 1343 dirhams Making charge: 277 (20.6%) Tax (VAT 5%): 81 (69 tax back at airport) Total: 1701 dirhams (with tax back: 1632 dirhams). I think it works about the same price as India if buying designer pieces. Check my blog post for links to the gold testing centre and 0% making charges mall blog.karlrock.com/how-to-buy-gold-in-dubai-and-test-it/

[@_the_cod_gamer]

Thanks for the heart on my comment

[@jorgeguzman6414]

😂 you're videos are scam's 😂😂 you're the biggest scammer ❤🎉

[@souviksikdar1864]

Not worth it then

[@Deira854]

While Dubai itself is a new city, This area of Dubai and Gold souk, Spice souk and textile souk are centuries old. They are mentioned by Portuguese travellers from 1508. Dubai has also traded with India for centuries.

[@RJ-zp7ez]

Jusst like you got scammed by your wife for a citizenship abroad. Shame on such Indian girls. Do you ever think why she married you and not someone out of the 150 crore Indian population

[@ChristopherAbelman]

Protecting your capital is much more important than making money. Basically because if you lose your capital, making money is much harder. ''Missing the train'' vs. ''losing your money''. There are a lot of trains, but if your money is gone, it's over.

[@HildaBennet]

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[@FinnBraylon]

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[@PennyBergeron-os4ch]

Do you mind sharing info on the adviser who assisted you? I'm 43 now and would love to grow my stock portfolio and plan my retirement

[@FinnBraylon]

Sonya lee Mitchell is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

[@PennyBergeron-os4ch]

I just googled her and I'm really impressed with her credentials; I reached out to her since I need all the assistance I can get. I just scheduled a caII.

[@KarlRock]

Check my blog post for links to the gold testing centre and 0% making charges mall blog.karlrock.com/how-to-buy-gold-in-dubai-and-test-it/

[@patriciomiller8332]

XRF only test the surface not the core

[@kkam7984]

Being in the industry couple of things to mention. First is the making fee, lot of the time it may be very little to nothing on the machine made items however if you have anything detailed hand made or custom made you will have to pay the making fee. Secondly, the authentication I can tell you that bars can be fake no acid, machine or weight can detect the fake bars we often drill holes in them if they dont come from our trusted suppliers. However small jewellery can be authenticated by the machine.

[@amandah.6728]

What a kind gift to her. What a good son you are.

[@Og_Mgtow]

HE IS A SIMP 🤣

[@jjtopz]

Love the high quality vids Karl keep it up ❤

[@aasthamalik9527]

This is so helpful and informative! Will watch it again as a reminder before visiting Dubai 🙆🏻‍♀️

[@ArunSharma-nt7oy]

Thank you for always bringing up such informative vlogs.

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

Great information Karl, thank you, it's also nice to see your better half with you as well, you both make a good team, take care. :)

[@alexandroskouzmidhs26]

bro you are amazing im watching your videos 5 days now in a row !! keep going this good videos and keep us safe

[@VREmirate]

Ah, its so nice that one of your subscribers gave you these "insider" tips and helped you save money 😊

[@P8REN]

The owner you spoke to - I've been buying from his stores for over 10 years and they always have (for me) the best quality jewellery. I know another owner who I also started purchasing from around 7-8 years ago when he had 2 small shops but now operates 16 stores around Gold Souq. The only thing you have to be careful with is when it comes to selling. Most shops will say there is a difference between the buying rate and the selling rate, but this is rubbish. The gold price is the same globally, so why should they offer you less than spot price when selling? The shops may say it's to lessen their risk in case the gold price falls the next day, but at the end of the day, that is a risk. What if I offered them less than spot price for buying because the gold price 'may' fall the next day, would they accept it? Of course not! So just be careful here and ensure they give you at least the global spot price when selling or trading in old gold. Oh and also, I always take a pair of over ear headphones as not to get inundated by the people that constantly approach you that try to sell you fake watches, handbags, t-shirts etc.

[@JannikKaemmerer]

Hi thank you for the info. What is the name of the shop where you made good experience over the years? Does he also have gold pars with 10,20,50 grams etc.?

[@P8REN]

@@JannikKaemmerer Kanz. Yes they stock all bars. They have multiple stores so try and find the one that Karl visited.

[@travelbee6606]

Can you name the shop?

[@P8REN]

@@travelbee6606 Kanz. They have multiple stores so try and find the one that Karl visited.

[@justo1]

love this vid another great one thanks Karl

[@neilathaikamei]

Eagerly waiting. You're awesome Bro👍

[@khaloood199]

Gold in the Arabian Gulf is real, but in Europe and America. You need to test it and investigate a test on it man Muslims, don't cheat😅

[@paulclancy4221]

It's not typically hallmarked, so doesn't get a good price when re sold in Europe.

[@XiRevsGD]

I am a Dubai resident. I just want to say happy uae National Day 🇦🇪

[@semmoney5686]

Karl you are amazing bro. Keep doing this and sharing your helpfull information making the world a better place !

[@lindasimons4451]

Love your video's! They are always helpful 😊

[@TheOriginalT-Cash]

Awesome video Karl, lots of useful information. 👍

[@mrcoop3955]

Keep up the great videos karl bia👍💯✌

[@MrSomethingElse]

The end made me grin from Maori ear to ear my bro, I LOVE this!

[@EktaShah82]

That was my fav part ❤❤❤

[@PK075]

I have always bought gold chains from the suk. Brought back to Australia and sold a few years later for a profit. Gold centre is the place I buy gold from

[@TG-Maverick22]

Thank you bringing us this authentic buying guide from Dubai Karl, you videos always rock. We plan to go to Dubai oneday and I am sure my wife will want to shop some gold, it is great to know all the information you just presented in this video. Cheers from USA, Michigan

[@anna-gt2mu]

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[@ms.bardotb1900]

Thank you Karl for the information. Im planning to travel to Dubai in 15 days I can't wait!!!!

[@syedmustfa8615]

Appreciate all the hard work you’re doing by sharing your experiences with us. This video will definitely help when looking to buy gold in Dubai.

[@RamiAyla]

Life comes at you fast, from bank collapses to rising conflicts and the looming 2024 recession. Ditched cash for gold and crypto; my portfolio's thriving.

[@GonzoJamie]

Nice one Karl - heading to DUBAI next month and the Mrs is after some gold necklaces - thanks very much

[@Pakoraman]

Thanks Karl very informative video and will help on my trip in March 👍

[@paulkeenan2691]

Really sound advice, A couple of other variables in travelling with gold to India- 24c unmarked jewellery - chains and rings - ( it does raise eye brows with bullion dealers in India see pure gold jewelry- and another viable method are 8g minted coins " sovereigns" and the occasional Britannia/ Eagle/ maple.

[@hydfooddiaries]

Very informative guys 👏🏻 👏🏻. I'll be in Dubai in January and this is gonna be helpful

[@rajeevanand3380]

very informative, thank you! 🙏

[@AppleBlossom443]

The earrings looked lovely on your mother-in-law and her smile made me smile. Thank you for all of your videos!

[@EktaShah82]

Yes!!!! My fav part of the video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KarlRock]

What are your tips for buying gold?

[@SyedAli-iu7qn]

I always prefer big brands and i hustle a lot. My personal favourites are Joy Allukas, Jos Allukas and Khazana jewellers. They have shops in India and Dubai. And my wife loves Singapore designs but those designs have nigh making charges. These shops usually run schemes where you can save a fix amnt with them for 10 months and they waive 20 percent making charge.

[@KennyT1998]

Something I’ve learned recently was that XRF and acid test aren’t always very reliable in regards to plated items. If an item is plated you would need to scratch away that top layer to get reliable results. Bought some spoons sold as sterling recently. Hallmarks were in Ukrainian Cyrillic so I couldn’t translate it at first. But once I did it said it was just a mix of copper nickel and zinc. The seller I bought them from said they had xrf and acid tested it and it showed as sterling silver. But they forgot to scratch a layer off to test the core so it wasn’t a reliable testing. Just something to consider. Although I doubt that would happen in big and busy shops. My experience is buying second hand goods.

[@shalimar1792]

Manu is looking so cute.. I like your hair style..

[@CollosalTrollge]

I want to know how to sell gold there -I have genuine gold coins from south africa, oh well. no low balling and pawn shop nonsense. 1 ounce is 1 ounce and the fair market value of that gold coin, thats it.

[@SyedAli-iu7qn]

@@CollosalTrollge Do you mean Dubai when you say there? If yes then you just need to walk up to any gold shop with proof of purchase, like a bill.

[@zenaidarivera957]

Love the video Karl.

[@pleun315]

Excellent video as always Karl and your lovely wife, much appreciated ❤🙏 hi from Holland

[@stewartfooter3580]

Great info karl,stops them ripping us off

[@saps4873]

I am also visiting in December.. thanks for this video.. you guys are such adorable couple. Love from London

[@Kim-kp7ms]

Hi Karl Rock, could you do a video on tourist trap in Abu Dhabi? There's a place called miraj art gallery which claims to be an art museum, and people are usually brought in by their drivers or tour guides, but once you're inside they will show you carpets "made of gold" and eventually start selling them to you. They will also tell you not to take photos for "fear of imitation"... Eventually they will also try to sell you watches too... It's frightening too, cos when I look at Google maps, around that area are other "art galleries" but they sell the exact same things...

[@HairyMalik]

The camera upgrade was worth it bro. Every shot looks accurate and focus is spot on! Loved the tour too ☺

[@KarlRock]

Yeah! It's a Panasonic S5 Mark II for those wondering.

[@mainakbanerjee3797]

your videos are the best

[@phoenixwasted]

Karl, I love that bit at the end with your Mother in law ❤

[@561jeffkelly]

Excellent Vlog. We came to Dubai last May from Liverpool UK. We never went to the Gold souq but are returning this September for our wedding anniversary and my wife does want to visit the gold Souq this time. I heard you say you can get the tax back on goods at the airport. Now is that on all goods or just Gold products. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍

[@losethjasss]

The gold souk is def an experience. Lots of scammers and people trying to draw you in.. but it's a pretty cool place with some friendly faces. Hope you enjoy!!

[@SwordsofIslam-fc5li]

Need to buy gold in abudhabi

[@losethjasss]

Abu dhabi is a good one yes@@SwordsofIslam-fc5li

[@sgslbandara8880]

Very usefull video for me.thank you

[@thiruvengadama793]

I love your videos!

[@luimackjohnson302]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing this video. Greetings from Madang, Papua New Guinea!

[@PedroNZ1965]

When I see mother in law smile. It made me smile also. She loved the gifts. Nice work

[@khaledelsayed8445]

Best videos ever!

[@parttimethinker7611]

What a precious son in law you’re.❤❤

[@tempest031]

Wish I had seen your video before, still in dubai for the day, but I'm not getting the wow factor of traveling in dubai, and this is my 5th day here, I feel like I'm still in some weird part of India. Thank you and keep up with the good videos/content.

[@Tausi]

This is a great way of making people aware

[@KarlRock]

Thanks! I’m really happy with how this video came out 😊

[@SAFETYHOOD]

No Tax on Gold in Hong Kong or USA buying gold bars or coins - only jewelry - in Dubai they charge Tax on ALL Gold purchases

[@1Loveneverends]

Thanks for the beneficial information. The gift to your Mother-in-law, that was nice.🙂

[@theanimetrapstar]

you've got the head bobbing on point, a true Indian citizen.😂

[@Deira854]

While Dubai itself is a new city, This area of Dubai and Gold souk, Spice souk and textile souk are centuries old. They are mentioned by Portuguese travellers from 1508. Dubai has also traded with India for centuries.

[@21eesa]

Really wanna see you do a Bangladesh series, full country tour and not just of Dhaka and its smog

[@FahimKhan-K]

Bro Great Vlog, I am also going to cover this area soon.

[@RexPrimusor]

i have been watching you since i got scammed by the POOP man on my visit. I love how evolved the journey has been. Camera upgrade was well worth it!!! can't wait for more.

[@thewanderingartists]

My wife will find this helpful, she's obsessed with dubai gold, we're going there this December 😂

[@KarlRock]

Awesome. Enjoy! Food is the best thing in Dubai, you can try everything from all over the world.

[@testing12521]

Me too thinking 😅

[@BillyT886]

My wife just loves cocaine…..

[@TheMysteryDriver]

Just open an online pawn shop and get gold from people for way less!

[@user-im1ld9gw9o]

Nice that you going with your anime girl❤

[@robertpatel4302]

Beautiful video 🤗

[@shr3940]

Karl shakes his head when he is talking means he’s 💯 indian now 🎉

[@MohitSharma-pi7ex]

Hey Karl, it would be awesome if you could do a video on bringing gold and/or jewelry into india. What are the rules, what kind of documentation do you need and so on.

[@MsBasua]

All kalyan jewellers stores have something called a carat meter which checks the purity of gold in your jewelry through spectrophotometer.

[@KosarParveen-ie9dq]

Karl is a gem ❤

[@Unknown36074]

Three days ago I was there purchased gold first time in my life. Exactly from the same shop as you did. I’m really happy and satisfied with the purchase. It was an amazing experience

[@anulagurung]

What was the shop’s name?

[@Unknown36074]

@@anulagurung kans

[@akshatarghya9]

Karl i really admire and respect you for the brave efforts you have made to expose the various types of scams in india...your videos are interesting + informative

[@luimackjohnson302]

The gesture to give a precious gift to your mother in-law is very wise & sweet especially if the old folks are biologically mother of one's wife and speaks volumes' in many traditional, customary settings in many villages across Papua New Guinea & no doubt may be also in some cultures aross the world. Thank you for sharing this video. Greetings from Madang, Papua New Guinea!

[@Pfaltzgraf]

Your mother-in-law was as happy as a child with your gifts. You obviously nailed it. 👍🏻

[@JustSendMeLocation]

She would’ve been happy with any gift, it’s the thought that counts

[@IlfordRules16]

PLEASE DO A MEETUP IN DUBAI!!!

[@christiangonzales7429]

A very informative video! Imagine a world with no KZbin, there would be no ways to create awareness this easily.

[@princyyurembam6513]

Yes exactly

[@Rehan_Khan_Ak47]

Thank you brother 🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@All.ThingsRE]

Was here yesterday. Doing much research now that I know how the souqs are set up

[@DonaldTrump_2024]

So the best way to check gold it’s buy doing a density test on a machine measured the weight on air and on water your get really accurate reading … and then you use xrf machine to double check your reading you don’t use the acid test anymore all the Jewelry store in my country have mandatory’ a xrf machine and density machine they always check it in front of you before buying so you don’t have to take to another place even small shop would have them make more trustworthy to invest with them

[@HoglyStevenson]

Your Mother in law is beautiful wearing those ear rings you got her. GREAT VID!

[@Happyhappyhappy439]

Karl can you recommend the shop with zero making fee that are trusted? Thank you

[@Rohit.Nayyar]

Some point to note. Evening hours there is hardly anyone at vat refund counter in dubai airport so come airport in early hours if you want to claim all your vat refunds.

[@lilli1259]

Beautiful designs ❤

[@Beardedexpat7614]

Love your work Karl. Hope to bump into you someday and buy you a coffee.

[@abhisekjain9317]

Pls share name of the shop you purchased the ear ring from?

[@ushnishguhabakshi708]

Hi Karl. A bit of information you missed out was that you can only bring gold worth Rupees 50,000 or 1,00,000 only when you have lived more than one year abroad. This is according to the Customs Law in India. If you come back to India within a year then you have to pay a duty of 44% on your gold items. Hope that helps

[@SyedAli-iu7qn]

WHAT! You gotta be kidding me. Thats not even 10 grams worth.

[@swethasakthi3489]

can vouch

[@sandyol4u]

Nice information video Can u guess any good show of gold purchase without making charges..

[@andrewpetrie5395]

You two are so cute. All the best from Vancouver Island.

[@user-jn2jj5xv1v]

U look a beautiful couple proud hubby at his best appreciate your content ❤

[@nxtprime691]

come to vadodara again for uttrayan in january brotherr

[@bhavikgohil2978]

what is the shop name you bought the gold from?

[@Kap00rwith2os]

I've wanted to visit Dubai but I heard from my Desi American friends who were there that they experienced discrimination by SOME locals, presumably due to the large number of laborers being South Asian or Filipinos. Did you find this to be the case?

[@littleman787]

Yes definitely Arabs are very racist

[@andrzejszpak688]

Dubai is a very bad city don’t go. They practice slavery

[@khaledelsayed8445]

Been there myself. They have super cheap gold in the bazar. But yes need to be careful

[@RangdhonuTime-cm1ow]

Really good 👍

[@a004]

What's the name of the store you bought at? I'm heading there tomorrow and need a trusted store to buy at

[@user-tf1cl9pf5k]

Tanishq gold price in India is very high 😢😢😢😢😢. Even the gold bar price is very high 😢😢😢

[@realtorrasheeddubai]

A very happy National Day to all UAE residents & Emiratis ❤️🇦🇪

[@PJxpanterx]

I saw that attempt of staying lower then you mother in law, I always do the same thing for my wifes father (sadly never met her mother) every time in Thailand.

[@Flyrabbit1]

How much may I ask were the earrings

[@Mymixshortss]

True I bought off-plan property in dubai just year back and sold it off for 36% profit And rental roi was high as well And plus the broker company give me a good kickback as well

[@philruu]

8:26 what dish is that? looks so crispy, I need it 😄

[@KarlRock]

It's called Pude, I made a video about it too kzbin.info2J5e0ziMXDc

[@Eblox_viv]

Hey Karlrock! I live in Dubai I really want to meet you so can you do a meet&greet?

[@Yuki_gelgel]

Usually the 0 making changes are used gold. Though they're already used , they're still pretty.

[@markbigelow2608]

Happy mom-in-law😊❤

[@Rose-rl1qq]

I always buy gold from this shop karl one jharkand boy is there he is really nice and that boy in your video too

[@davemustaki134]

I wanted to buy some gold at the Dubai international airport as i was passing through is that a safe move or?...

[@jaymeez]

Can I take a gold bar to the U.S.? Is the rule one that India implemented or is it a UAE Law?