Nisab for Zakat in UAE (Dubai) Today
The silver nisab is AED 4,365 and the gold nisab is AED 42,737. If your zakatable wealth has been above the nisab for a lunar year, 2.5% is due.
Updated 2026-10-04
Silver nisab (612.36 g)AED 4,365Silver AED 7.13 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)AED 42,73724K gold AED 489 per gram
Zakat on savings in UAE (Dubai)
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| AED 4,365 | AED 109 | Below nisab |
| AED 8,730 | AED 218 | Below nisab |
| AED 21,824 | AED 546 | Below nisab |
| AED 43,648 | AED 1,091 | AED 1,091 |
| AED 109,119 | AED 2,728 | AED 2,728 |
| AED 218,238 | AED 5,456 | AED 5,456 |
| AED 436,476 | AED 10,912 | AED 10,912 |
Use the zakat calculator to include gold, silver, investments and business assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat in UAE (Dubai) today?
Based on today's prices, about AED 4,365 using silver (612.36 g) or AED 42,737 using gold (87.48 g).
Which nisab should I use?
Many scholars recommend the silver nisab for cash savings because it is lower and benefits the poor; others use gold. Follow your scholar or local mosque.
When is zakat due?
When your zakatable wealth has stayed at or above the nisab for one full lunar (Hijri) year.
Nisab in other countries
Nisab uses international spot prices. Local prices can differ slightly; consult a scholar if unsure.