Quick answer
Osetra (also spelled Asetra) is a prized sturgeon caviar with golden to brownish pearls and a rich, buttery flavour with hints of earthiness, and Russian Asetra is available at Crown Caviars from AED 575 per 50g.
Osetra is one of the most loved names in caviar, favoured by those who want real depth of flavour. This guide covers what it looks and tastes like, how to serve it, and what it costs at Crown Caviars.
What is Osetra caviar?
Osetra, also written Asetra, is caviar from mature sturgeon, known for medium grains and colours that range from golden to brownish. It sits between the everyday approachability of Baeri and the ceremonial status of Beluga.
Crown Caviars lists it as Russian Asetra.
What does Osetra taste like?
Expect a rich, buttery flavour with a nutty, briny complexity and hints of earthiness. Many caviar lovers choose Osetra for exactly this nuance, which deepens as the colour moves from gold towards amber.
How to serve Osetra
Serve it well chilled, straight from the tin, with a mother-of-pearl spoon rather than metal so the flavour stays clean. Plain blinis or lightly buttered toast let the caviar lead.
Mother-of-pearl spoons start from AED 80, and Osetra is available in 50g, 125g, 250g, 500g and 1kg tins.
Osetra price at Crown Caviars
Russian Asetra starts from AED 575 per 50g, with larger tins priced in proportion. For comparison, Baeri starts from AED 525 per 50g and 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
Is Osetra the same as Asetra?
Yes — Asetra is a common alternative spelling of Osetra. Crown Caviars lists it as Russian Asetra.
What colour is Osetra caviar?
Osetra pearls range from golden to brownish.
How much does Osetra caviar cost in Dubai?
At Crown Caviars, Russian Asetra (Osetra) starts from AED 575 per 50g.
How does Osetra compare with Beluga?
Osetra has medium grains and a nutty, briny character, while Beluga has larger, softer pearls and a buttery finish. See our Beluga vs Osetra guide for a full comparison.