Quick answer
Beluga is the larger-pearled, softer and more buttery caviar and sits at the top of the range from AED 850 per 50g, while Osetra has medium grains with a nutty, briny complexity and is more accessible, with Russian Asetra from AED 575 per 50g at Crown Caviars.
Beluga and Osetra are two of the most celebrated names in caviar, and choosing between them comes down to the texture and flavour you enjoy and how special the occasion is. Here is a plain comparison, with Crown Caviars prices.
Beluga: soft, large and buttery
Beluga comes from the beluga sturgeon and is prized for large, delicate pearls with a clean, buttery finish. It is the classic choice for a milestone moment or a showpiece tin.
Crown Caviars offers several Beluga grades — Caspian Black Beluga, Caspian Gray Beluga and Royal Beluga — with Beluga from AED 850 per 50g.
Osetra: medium grains, nutty and briny
Osetra (also written Asetra) has medium grains and a nutty, briny complexity, with colours that range from golden to brownish. Many caviar lovers favour it for its depth of flavour.
Russian Asetra is available from AED 575 per 50g, which makes it an accessible step into true sturgeon caviar with real character.
How to choose between them
If you want the softest texture and the most celebratory presentation, choose Beluga. If you prefer a nuttier, more savoury profile at a gentler price, choose Osetra.
Both are best served well chilled with a mother-of-pearl spoon, and both are available in 50g, 125g, 250g, 500g and 1kg tins.
Caviar prices at Crown Caviars
| Caviar | From (50g) |
|---|---|
| Baeri | AED 525 |
| Russian Asetra | AED 575 |
| Imperial | AED 625 |
| Kaluga Beluga | AED 675 |
| Royal Beluga | AED 775 |
| Caspian Black Beluga | AED 850 |
| Caspian Gray Beluga | AED 950 |
| Caviar Hybrid | AED 1,100 |
| Golden Imperial | AED 1,250 |
Prices are VAT-inclusive, in AED. Caviar tins are also available in 125g, 250g, 500g and 1kg.
Frequently asked
Is Beluga better than Osetra?
Neither is universally better — they are different. Beluga is softer, with larger pearls and a buttery finish; Osetra has medium grains and a nuttier, briny character. Choose by the flavour and texture you prefer.
How much do Beluga and Osetra cost?
At Crown Caviars, Beluga starts from AED 850 per 50g and Russian Asetra (Osetra) from AED 575 per 50g.
Is Osetra the same as Asetra?
Yes — Asetra is a common alternative spelling of Osetra. Crown Caviars lists it as Russian Asetra.