Balqees Honey

Downtown Dubai


Clued-in gourmets know that some of the world's best honey is Sidr, produced by nomadic beekeepers in war-torn Yemen. At this little kiosk near the waterfall in Dubai Mall, you can stock up on this 'liquid gold' – and we mean this almost literally: its top product sells for more than Dhs600 per 290g glass (about 10oz).

To find out why, ask for a sample.


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