An editorial still life of saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, dates, almonds and pistachios

Sourced from Origin · Delivered with Trust

Purveyors of
the Rarity.

A century-long lineage of sourcing the world's most exceptional spices, nuts and dried fruits. Hand-selected from origin and masterfully cured.

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The Seasonal Edit

Volume 04 / 2026

97

Years of Lineage

40+

Countries Sourced

200+

Trade Partners

1927

Established Dubai

Archival photograph of an old spice market in Deira, Dubai, c. 1927

Archival Fragment · Deira, c. 1927

Generational Craft

Preserving the essence of Old Dubai through the global pursuit of perfection.

Founded by the Kochar family in 1927, Al Mehtab has served as the custodian of spice heritage — blending traditional methods with a modern eye for absolute quality across four generations.

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The House Code

Four marks of every harvest we accept.

01

Origin

Single-estate, traceable to the grove, the village, the hand.

02

Cure

Sun-cured, hand-sorted, never machine-tumbled or chemically treated.

03

Vintage

Each harvest dated and numbered. We do not blend across seasons.

04

Hand

Final inspection before despatch.

Inquiries

For chefs, ateliers, and houses that share our standard.

concierge@almehtab.ae

DUBAI · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES