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Most Expensive Honey You Can Buy in the UAE (Updated Oct 18, 2025)

Presented below is a carefully curated, ranked list of ultra-premium honeys that you can purchase in the UAE at this very moment. Each entry includes prices in AED along with a succinct one-liner explaining why it’s so expensive. It's important to note that prices may fluctuate depending on the retailer and the availability of stock. This list serves as a valuable resource for honey enthusiasts looking to indulge in the finest selections available in the market today.

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  1. Top-of-market (AED)
  2. Quick buyer guide (why these cost so much)
  3. Sources

Top-of-market (AED)

  1. MANUKA SOUTH – Limited Reserve Honey (250g): ~AED 9,450
  2. Why so pricey: ultra-rare “limited reserve” release sold in the UAE via Harrods, positioned at the very top of the Manuka market.
  3. The True Honey Co. – Rare Harvest 2050+ MGO Manuka Gift Box (230g): ~AED 8,500
  4. Why so pricey: record-level potency (MGO 2050+, ~UMF 34), limited to ~1,000 collectible jars worldwide; Harrods AE carries the boxed edition.
  5. KORU – MGO 1500+ Manuka (250g): ~AED 8,050
  6. Why so pricey: exceptionally high MGO rating with boutique positioning and limited availability.
  7. Elvish Honey – Pure Raw Honey Gift Set (200g): ~AED 7,100
  8. Why so pricey: micro-harvest “cave/valley” honey from Turkey; sold exclusively via Harrods at luxury price points and produced in tiny quantities.
  9. Pure Himalayan – High Altitude Raw Honey (300g): ~AED 7,100
  10. Why so pricey: high-altitude, scarce harvest marketed for rarity; stocked by Harrods AE
  11. KORU – MGO 1200+ Manuka (250g): ~AED 4,400
  12. Why so pricey: very high certified MGO level with premium sourcing/brand.
  13. Haddrell’s of Cambridge – UMF 25+ Manuka (250g): ~AED 3,450
  14. Why so pricey: UMF 25+ certification is rare and expensive to source and test.
  15. TAHI – UMF 25+ / MGO 1200+ Manuka (250g): ~AED 1,850
  16. Why so pricey: high UMF rating from single-origin NZ sources with ethical credentials.
  17. The True Honey Co. – 1500+ MGO Manuka (250g): ~AED 1,600–2,300
  18. Why so pricey: 1500+ MGO is ultra-high; price depends on retailer (brand site vs. luxury store).
  19. Yemeni Sidr Do’ani (premium) – typically AED ~634–1,200 per 1kg
  20. Why so pricey: revered monofloral Sidr from Wadi Do’an; demand + conflict-impacted supply make top-grade jars expensive (even before luxury gifting/packaging).

Quick buyer guide (why these cost so much)

  1. Potency & certification (Manuka) – Prices scale with MGO/UMF ratings. Independent UMF/MGO testing and small harvests make 1000+–2000+ MGO jars extremely rare and expensive. (Examples above.)
  2. Extreme rarity releases – “Limited Reserve/Rare Harvest” runs (e.g., 2050+ MGO) are capped at ~1,000 jars, driving collector-level pricing.
  3. Provenance & logistics – Yemeni Sidr Do’ani comes from specific valleys and seasons; geopolitical/logistics risks, plus cultural prestige, keep premium grades high.
  4. Luxury retail channel – Harrods AE and high-end boutiques carry curated “trophy” jars (including Elvish Honey), which command top-tier AED pricing.

Sources

  1. Spinneys.com
  2. Harrods
  3. 2Balqees
  4. The True Honey Co.uk


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