Nisab for Zakat in UAE (Dubai) Today
The silver nisab is AED 3,617 and the gold nisab is AED 40,327. If your zakatable wealth has been above the nisab for a lunar year, 2.5% is due.
Updated 2026-11-13
Silver nisab (612.36 g)AED 3,617Silver AED 5.91 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)AED 40,32724K gold AED 461 per gram
Zakat on savings in UAE (Dubai)
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| AED 3,617 | AED 90 | Below nisab |
| AED 7,235 | AED 181 | Below nisab |
| AED 18,087 | AED 452 | Below nisab |
| AED 36,174 | AED 904 | Below nisab |
| AED 90,436 | AED 2,261 | AED 2,261 |
| AED 180,872 | AED 4,522 | AED 4,522 |
| AED 361,745 | AED 9,044 | AED 9,044 |
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 3,617 using silver (612.36 g) or AED 40,327 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.