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Dubai Central Laboratory: hallmarks, history, and town mark
UAE national assay authority. Required hallmarking for all jewelry sold in Dubai. Recognized by the GCC. Common standards: 916 (22K), 875 (21K), 750 (18K).
Published May 30, 2026
Quick facts
- Operator
- Dubai Municipality
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Founded
- 1996
- Status
- Active
- Town mark
- DCL stamp with fineness
About the Dubai Central Laboratory
UAE national assay authority. Required hallmarking for all jewelry sold in Dubai. Recognized by the GCC. Common standards: 916 (22K), 875 (21K), 750 (18K).
The town mark
The Dubai Central Laboratory strikes a distinctive symbol — DCL stamp with fineness. This town mark identifies where a piece was assayed, so spotting it on a ring, chain, or piece of silverware tells you which office tested and guaranteed its metal content.
Visit / official record
Official site: https://www.dm.gov.ae/
* Frequently asked
FAQ
- Q. Where is the Dubai Central Laboratory?
- A. It is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is run by Dubai Municipality.
- Q. Is the Dubai Central Laboratory still operating?
- A. Yes. The Dubai Central Laboratory, founded in 1996, is still assaying and hallmarking precious metal today.
- Q. What hallmark symbol does the Dubai Central Laboratory use?
- A. Its town mark is dcl stamp with fineness. That symbol identifies the office where a piece was tested for purity, so you can use it to trace where the item was assayed.
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