LBMA-aligned 24K gold bars, kilobars, and West African doré — supplied through DET-licensed wholesale infrastructure, with full chain-of-custody documentation, independent assay certification, and secure logistics to any jurisdiction.
Serving refineries, trading houses, family offices, and sovereign wealth institutions across the GCC, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
All 24K refined gold bars supplied through Gold Brick originate from DMCC-accredited Dubai refineries with full chain-of-custody documentation and independent assay certification.
| Product form | Kilo Bar |
| Weight per bar | 1 kilogram (1,000 grams) |
| Weight in ounces | 32.1507 troy ounces |
| Gold content (fineness) | 24 Carats — 0.995 to 0.9999 |
| Manufacture | LBMA-certified refineries with full trackability |
| Origin | Post-refinery — internationally accepted bars |
| Assay | Refinery-stamped certificate of authenticity |
| Delivery options | Vault-to-vault transfer or insured physical delivery |
| Minimum order | 1 kg — larger lots negotiated by weight |
| Pricing basis | International market price (LBMA spot) + premium |
| Settlement | T+1 to T+3 (vault schedule dependent) |
| Compliance framework | LBMA Good Delivery · UAE AML/CFT · DET-licensed |
| Form | Cast bar |
| Weight per bar | 900g – 1,200g (nominal) |
| Gold content (fineness) | 85% – 98% (pre-refinery assay) |
| Origin | West Africa — non-sanctioned, conflict-free regions |
| Sourcing certification | Govt. mineral export certificate + OECD chain-of-custody |
| Assay | Independent assay at Etihad Gold or Emirates Refinery on delivery |
| Delivery options | Pre-refinery (as doré) or post-refinery (.9999 bars) |
| Minimum order | Negotiated by weight — contact for availability |
| Pricing basis | LBMA spot × assayed gold % + agreed margin |
| Settlement | T+1 to T+3 (refinery schedule dependent) |
| Compliance framework | OECD Due Diligence · UAE AML/CFT · DET-licensed |
Gold Brick offers direct access to mine-origin doré sourced from licensed operations in West Africa, channelled through our established supply chain into Dubai's regulated refinery ecosystem. This is a product few intermediaries can supply with full compliance documentation — and it represents one of the most cost-efficient entry points for institutions seeking physical gold at sub-refinery premiums.
Doré is a semi-processed gold alloy, typically 85–98% gold by content, produced at the mine or primary smelter before final refinery treatment. Purchasing doré allows institutional buyers to acquire gold at a premium discount relative to fully refined .9999 bars, with the metal refined to LBMA-aligned standards upon arrival at our Dubai refinery partners.
| Specification | 1 KG Gold Bar (Cast) | 1 KG Gold Bar (Minted) | Wholesale Bars (12.5kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fineness | .9999 (24K) | .9999 (24K) | .995 – .9999 |
| Weight Tolerance | ±0.025g | ±0.01g | ±5g |
| Manufacturer | Etihad / Emirates | Etihad / Emirates | LBMA Good Delivery List |
| Serial Number | Laser-etched | Stamped | Stamped |
| Assay Card | Included | Included | Certificate of Weight/Fineness |
| Packaging | Tamper-evident | Sealed blister pack | Wooden box (25 bars) |
| Minimum Order | 1 bar | 1 bar | 12.5kg (1 bar) |
| Settlement | T+2 | T+2 | T+3 |
| Pricing | Spot + 2.5% | Spot + 3% | Spot + 1.5% (volume discount) |
| Insurance | Lloyd's in-transit | Lloyd's in-transit | Lloyd's full coverage |
| Delivery Options | Vault / FOB / CIF | Vault / FOB / CIF | FOB Dubai / CIF destination |
| Factor | Gold Brick | Swiss Refiners (Direct) | Regional Brokers | Exchange-Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Spot + 1.5–3% | Spot + 2–5% | Spot + 3–8% | Spot + ETF fee |
| Minimum Order | 1 kg | 25 kg+ typically | Varies widely | N/A (paper gold) |
| Settlement Speed | T+2 | T+5 to T+14 | T+7+ | Instant (no physical) |
| Doré supply | Yes — West African origin | No | Occasionally | No |
| Payment via LC | Yes | Yes (large orders only) | Rarely | N/A |
| Capital gains / import tax | 0% UAE | 0% Swiss — VAT complications | Varies | Varies by domicile |
| Physical Delivery | Dubai / Worldwide | Switzerland primarily | Varies | Cash settlement only |
| Vault Storage (Allocated) | DMCC | Zurich vaults | Rare | Unallocated only |
| Refinery Direct Access | Etihad, Emirates | Own facilities | Intermediary | N/A |
| UAE Free Zone Benefits | 0% duty | Swiss VAT issues | Varies | N/A |
| Best For | Institutional UAE/APAC/Africa | European institutions, large orders | Small traders | Paper exposure only |
Dubai is not merely a trading location — it is the most strategically advantageous jurisdiction in the world for physical gold procurement. For buyers across Sub-Saharan Africa, the GCC, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, Dubai represents the optimal combination of regulatory rigour, logistical efficiency, and tax neutrality.
The UAE imposes zero capital gains tax on gold transactions, zero import or export duty on refined gold, and zero withholding tax on precious metals trade. For institutions managing gold as a reserve asset or trading book entry, Dubai eliminates the tax drag that Swiss or UK-based counterparties cannot.
Dubai handles more physical gold volume than any centre outside London. The DMCC oversees a regulated ecosystem of over 150 licensed gold entities, supported by direct airline connections to every major source and destination market.
West African doré, Congolese rough, East African mine output — all route through Dubai. Gold Brick's relationships with West African supply sources and UAE-licensed refinery partners means we do not add an unnecessary link in this chain — we are the chain.
Gold Brick is DET-licensed in Dubai, AML/CFT-registered with the UAE Ministry of Economy, and VAT-registered with the Federal Tax Authority. Full licensing details are published on our About page and verifiable on request.
Dubai International Airport is the world's busiest for international cargo. Brinks, Transguard, Loomis, and Ferrari Group operate armoured vault and airfreight services from DXB to every major financial centre. Delivery timelines that take two weeks from Switzerland take two to three days from Dubai.
Etihad Gold and Emirates Gold Refinery — both DMCC-accredited — provide Gold Brick with direct refinery access for assay, refining, and bar production. Buyers receive bars from refineries whose credentials are verifiable through the DMCC public registry.
Qualified institutional buyers, trading houses, and investment offices are invited to submit an enquiry directly to our team. We respond to all serious enquiries within one business day.
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