Quick answer
The easiest way to start with caviar is a 50g tin of Baeri, a mild, nutty sturgeon caviar from AED 525 at Crown Caviars, served well chilled from the tin with a mother-of-pearl spoon.
Caviar can feel intimidating the first time, but tasting it well is simple. Here is a beginner-friendly path through what to buy, how to serve it and where to go next.
Which caviar should a beginner try first?
Baeri is the natural starting point: deep gray to black pearls with a nutty, mild flavour and a smooth, velvety texture, from AED 525 per 50g. Russian Asetra (Osetra) is a rich, buttery next step from AED 575 per 50g.
Once you know what you like, the Beluga grades offer large pearls and a buttery, creamy flavour, with Caspian Black Beluga from AED 850 per 50g.
How much to buy for a first tasting
A 50g tin is the easiest entry point for a tasting for two or a small gift. Every variety is also offered in 125g, 250g, 500g and 1kg tins when you are ready to entertain.
How to taste it
Keep the tin refrigerated until you are ready, then serve it well chilled, nestled in crushed ice. Use a mother-of-pearl spoon rather than metal so the flavour stays clean.
Take a small spoonful, let the pearls rest on your tongue and notice the texture before the flavour. Plain blinis, lightly buttered toast or a little crème fraîche let the caviar lead.
Mother-of-pearl spoons start from AED 80. If you are gifting a first tin, luxury presentation boxes start from AED 175.
Buying with confidence in the UAE
Caviar is delicate, so the cold chain matters. Every Crown Caviars order is dispatched refrigerated across Dubai, the UAE and the GCC, and you can message us on WhatsApp for help choosing your first tin.
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
What is the best caviar for a first-timer?
Baeri is the easiest place to start, with a mild, nutty flavour and a smooth, velvety texture.
How much does it cost to try caviar?
A 50g tin of Baeri at Crown Caviars starts from AED 525. Russian Asetra starts from AED 575 and Caspian Black Beluga from AED 850 per 50g.
Do I need a special spoon?
A mother-of-pearl spoon is traditional because it keeps the flavour clean, unlike metal. Spoons start from AED 80.
How should I serve caviar the first time?
Well chilled, straight from the tin, with plain blinis, lightly buttered toast or a little crème fraîche.