Quick answer
Kaluga caviar, known as the "River Beluga", has large, dark gray pearls and a rich, creamy flavour, and Kaluga Queen Beluga is available at Crown Caviars from AED 675 per 50g.
Kaluga is the caviar for people who want the presence of Beluga with a river-sturgeon character of its own. This guide covers what it looks and tastes like, how to serve it, and what it costs at Crown Caviars.
What is Kaluga caviar?
Kaluga caviar is often called the "River Beluga". It is prized for large, dark gray pearls and a delicate balance of texture and taste.
Crown Caviars lists it as Kaluga Queen Beluga, part of the Beluga range.
What does Kaluga taste like?
Expect a rich, creamy flavour carried by large pearls. The balance of texture and taste is what Kaluga lovers return for, so it rewards being eaten slowly and plain.
How to serve Kaluga
Serve it well chilled, straight from the tin, with a mother-of-pearl spoon rather than metal so the flavour stays clean. Keep accompaniments minimal: plain blinis or lightly buttered toast.
Mother-of-pearl spoons start from AED 80, and Kaluga Queen Beluga is available in 50g, 125g, 250g, 500g and 1kg tins.
Kaluga price at Crown Caviars
Kaluga Queen Beluga starts from AED 675 per 50g, with larger tins priced in proportion. For comparison, Baeri starts from AED 525 per 50g, Russian Asetra from AED 575 and Caspian Black Beluga from AED 850.
Every tin is dispatched refrigerated in an unbroken cold chain across Dubai, the UAE and the GCC.
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 Kaluga caviar?
Kaluga is a luxury sturgeon caviar nicknamed the "River Beluga", with large, dark gray pearls and a rich, creamy flavour.
How much does Kaluga caviar cost in Dubai?
At Crown Caviars, Kaluga Queen Beluga starts from AED 675 per 50g.
What does Kaluga caviar taste like?
Rich and creamy, with a delicate balance of texture and taste.
How does Kaluga compare with Osetra?
Kaluga has large, dark gray pearls and a creamy character, while Osetra has golden to brownish pearls and a nutty, buttery flavour. See our Osetra guide for more.