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DMCC Gold & Diamond Trading in Dubai

The global home of the gold and diamond trade — exchange, vaults and Tradeflow, set up from inside DMCC.

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DMCC Gold & Diamond Trading sits at the heart of Dubai's position as a global precious-metals and diamond hub. DMCC operates the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and DMCC Tradeflow, and hosts the physical infrastructure — vaults, a purpose-built exchange and the world-class Almas Tower — that make it the natural home for gold, diamond and precious-stone trading.

A true precious-metals ecosystem

DMCC is more than a licence for the gold and diamond trade — it is the ecosystem: the Dubai Diamond Exchange, DMCC-approved vaults and secure logistics, the DMCC Tradeflow commodity-ownership platform, and internationally recognised standards. For a trader, that means credibility with counterparties and banks that a generic free zone cannot match.

Activities you can license

  • Gold and precious-metals trading
  • Diamond and coloured-gemstone trading
  • Jewellery trading and manufacturing
  • Bullion and coin trading
  • Precious-metals refining (with approvals)

Cost & compliance

ItemNotesIndicative cost (AED)
Gold/diamond trading licenceLicence + registration + flexi desk~ 24,000 – 34,000
DDE membership / vaultWhere physical trade / storage appliesQuoted case by case
Precious-metals businesses must meet strict AML and responsible-sourcing rules. We help you build the compliance file DMCC and banks expect. Ongoing filing is covered in DMCC audit & financial filing.

Setting up a bullion or diamond desk is a specialist form of DMCC business setup. See related commodity centres and pricing on cost & packages.

Trade gold & diamonds from DMCC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why trade gold and diamonds through DMCC?
DMCC operates the Dubai Diamond Exchange, DMCC-approved vaults and the Tradeflow platform, giving precious-metals traders infrastructure, credibility and bank comfort that a generic free zone cannot match.
What can I license for gold and diamond trading?
Gold and precious-metals trading, diamond and gemstone trading, jewellery trading and manufacturing, bullion and coin trading, and refining with the relevant approvals.
How much does a DMCC gold trading licence cost?
Around AED 24,000 to 34,000 for year one with a flexi desk, before visas. Exchange membership and vaulting are quoted separately based on your trade.
Are there compliance requirements for precious-metals trading?
Yes. Strict AML and responsible-sourcing rules apply. We help build the compliance file DMCC and banks require, and arrange annual audited filing.