Big Green Egg in the UAE: Where to Buy, What It Costs, and How We Compare

The Big Green Egg is the kamado almost everyone has heard of. In the UAE, it is also the hardest one to buy properly.

The short answer: when we checked on 14 November 2026, we could not find an authorised Big Green Egg dealer listed for the UAE, and we could not confirm a current official UAE price. Some marketplaces and importers list eggs. Big Green Egg’s warranty, though, is for the original purchaser who bought from an Authorized Dealer and registered, so check the seller before you pay.

We make ceramic kamados in Dubai, so we are biased, and you should read this knowing that. Every Big Green Egg fact below links to Big Green Egg’s own pages and is dated. We also say plainly where the Egg wins.

Can you buy a Big Green Egg in the UAE?

Authorised dealers

Big Green Egg sells through a network of authorised dealers and distributors. On 14 November 2026, our searches of Big Green Egg’s official dealer and international pages, and of UAE results, found no authorised UAE dealer listed. We are careful with the wording: “we couldn’t find one” is not the same as “there isn’t one”. Dealer lists change, so run Big Green Egg’s dealer locator yourself before you buy. If a UAE dealer appears, buy there.

You may see a Big Green Egg in UAE equipment-hire results. Renting one for an event is fine, but a hire company is not the same thing as an authorised retail dealer, and hiring does not give you a warranty on an egg you own.

Marketplaces and importers

Online marketplaces and import services list Big Green Egg accessories, and sometimes whole eggs. We have not quoted their prices, because we could not verify the seller or the listing on the day. Before you buy from any of them, ask three questions:

• Is the seller an authorised Big Green Egg dealer? Ask for it in writing.
• What is the full delivered price? Including the stand, any side tables, freight and VAT.
• Who handles a warranty claim, and where?

Buying abroad and bringing one home

Some people buy an egg on a trip and freight it back. Big Green Egg lists the Large at 73 kg on its own, so this is freight, not luggage. The bigger problem is the warranty. Big Green Egg says claims outside the US go through an authorised dealer or distributor in the country of purchase, and that you should not ship parts before contacting a dealer. If you bought in another country, that is where your claim starts.

What a Big Green Egg costs in the UAE

We could not confirm a current authorised or official UAE list price for any Big Green Egg on 14 November 2026. An older UAE retail listing we had seen could not be re-confirmed, so we have left it out rather than print a stale number. We have also not converted UK or US prices into dirhams: they leave out freight, VAT and local margin, and would mislead you.

What we can say is how the official ecosystem is sold. In Big Green Egg’s own markets, the egg, its nest or stand, and side tables are generally separate items. So when you compare prices, compare what arrives on your terrace, not the egg alone.

For our own grills, the full size-by-size AED table is in what a kamado costs in the UAE. The short version: from AED 1,500 for the 15″ Picnic to AED 8,435 for the 27″ Enterprise, all seven glazes the same price, with free delivery to all seven emirates.

Big Green Egg warranty in the UAE: the small print that matters

Big Green Egg’s official warranty terms (checked 14 November 2026) say:

• Ceramic components (the dome, base, damper top, fire box and fire ring) carry a limited lifetime warranty for residential use.
• That warranty is for the original purchaser, who bought from an Authorized Dealer and registered the egg.
• Valid proof of purchase from an Authorized Dealer is required for a claim.
• Commercial use is covered for one year.
• Outside the US, claims go through an authorised dealer or distributor in the country of purchase. Do not ship parts anywhere before contacting a dealer.
• Other parts have shorter terms. See Big Green Egg’s warranty page for the current list.

Two things follow. A second-hand egg generally is not covered, because the warranty belongs to the original purchaser. And an egg bought from a seller who is not an Authorized Dealer may not be covered at all.

For comparison, here is ours, stated as plainly. The Burnt Carbon warranty covers the ceramic body, the dome and the base, for 25 years against material defects. Wear parts such as the thermometer and the grates sit outside it, and so do accidents like a drop or a hard knock. You register at /warranty and claim by WhatsApp, with us in Dubai.

A lifetime term is longer on paper than 25 years, and Big Green Egg’s list of covered ceramic parts is longer than ours. We are not going to pretend otherwise. Ours is simply local: the people who made the grill answer the claim.

Big Green Egg sizes vs Burnt Carbon sizes

Inch labels mean different things to different brands. Compare the grate, in centimetres.

Big Green Egg	Grid Ø	Cooking area	Weight	Closest Burnt Carbon	Grate Ø	Weight	From
MiniMax	33 cm	855 cm²	35 kg	15″ Picnic	30 cm	37 kg	AED 1,500
Medium	40 cm	1,140 cm²	51 kg	18″ Compact	39 cm	65 kg	AED 2,600
Large	46 cm	1,688 cm²	73 kg	21″ Superior	47 cm	83.5 kg	AED 3,300
(between sizes)				23″ Dreadnought · 25″ Emperor	50 cm · 55 cm	91.5 kg · 120 kg	AED 4,590 · AED 5,050
XLarge	61 cm	2,919 cm²	99 kg	27″ Enterprise	59 cm	150 kg	AED 8,435
2XL	73 cm	4,185 cm²	170 kg	No equivalent

Big Green Egg figures from its models comparison and Large pages, checked 14 November 2026. Big Green Egg makes other sizes too. Our weights are from our product pages; prices are our “from” prices.

Two honest notes. Our 23″ and 25″ sit between the Large and the XLarge, which suits families who find the Large tight but do not need an XLarge. And we make nothing like the 2XL: if you need a 73 cm grate, the Egg is the answer. To work out what you need, read what size kamado do I need.

Large Egg vs 21″ Superior: side by side

	Big Green Egg Large	Burnt Carbon 21″ Superior
Grate Ø	46 cm	47 cm
Cooking area	1,688 cm² (published)	About 1,730 cm² (from the grate)
Weight	73 kg	83.5 kg
What’s in the box	Nest and side tables usually sold separately in Big Green Egg’s markets; UAE package not published	Stand with side tables and wheels, dome thermometer, ceramic fire box and fire ring, stainless charcoal grate and cooking grate
Colours	The brand’s green	Seven glazes, plus bespoke gold kintsugi
UAE price	Not confirmed (14 Nov 2026)	From AED 3,300
Delivery	Depends on the seller	Free to all seven emirates, assembly arranged
Ceramic warranty	Limited lifetime on ceramic components; original purchaser, Authorized Dealer, registered	25 years on the ceramic body (dome and base) against material defects
Where claims go	Authorised dealer or distributor in the country of purchase	Burnt Carbon, Dubai, by WhatsApp

Big Green Egg facts from its warranty terms and Large page. Prices and terms checked 14 November 2026.

Neither grill has a smoker chute at this size: ours start at the 23″. Both cook the same food in the same way. On published figures the 21″ is the heavier of the two. The real differences are paperwork, price and colour.

Where the Big Green Egg wins

• The name. It is the brand people recognise, and that counts for something if you ever sell it on in a market with dealers.
• The accessory ecosystem. Big Green Egg’s official range of add-ons is enormous, and much bigger than ours.
• The size range. It goes up to a 73 cm 2XL. We stop at 59 cm.
• A lifetime ceramic warranty, where you bought from an Authorized Dealer and registered, covering a longer list of ceramic parts than ours.
• The community. A large worldwide following of owners, recipes and forums.

If you live somewhere with a dealer, or you can buy one with a warranty you can claim, it is a superb kamado.

Where a Dubai-made kamado makes more sense

• You can buy it here, with the warranty intact. We make, sell and service the grill in the UAE. Claims go to us on WhatsApp.
• Free delivery to every emirate. Every grill ships free to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, with assembly arranged. The 27″ needs about 90 cm of clear access.
• The stand comes with it. From the 18″ up, side tables and wheels are in the box.
• Colour. Seven glazes, from Olive Green to Mustard Yellow, all the same price, plus bespoke gold kintsugi seams in about three weeks. A glaze that is not in stock is fired to order in about ten weeks.
• Written for this climate. Our owner’s guide and UAE care guide deal with summer sun, shamal sand and humid nights.
• Recipes from here. A lamb shoulder matfoon and shish tawook sit beside the 18-hour brisket.
• Want to see one first? We do not publish a street address, but you can message us to arrange a visit.

Is a Big Green Egg worth it in the UAE?

Yes, if you can buy one from an authorised dealer, register it, and pay a delivered price you are happy with. It is a proven, well-made cooker with an ecosystem nobody else matches.

If you cannot, think about what you are paying for. You would be buying the brand without the part of it, the dealer-backed lifetime warranty, that justifies much of the premium. In that case, compare like-for-like grate sizes and the total delivered cost, and ask who will answer the phone if the ceramic ever fails.

Comparing more than two brands? Read our honest roundup of the best kamado grills in the UAE, Kamado Joe in the UAE, and the directory of where to buy a kamado grill in the UAE.

Buy the kamado you can get serviced

The Egg is iconic. Here, the paperwork is the problem. Whatever you buy, buy it from someone who will honour the warranty in the country you live in.

If that leads you to us, the 21″ Superior is the closest match to the Large Egg: a 47 cm grate, on its cart with side tables, from AED 3,300. Or compare all six sizes. Questions, even about other brands? WhatsApp us.

Questions people ask

Is there a Big Green Egg dealer in Dubai?

When we checked on 14 November 2026, we could not find an authorised Big Green Egg dealer listed for the UAE. That can change, so check Big Green Egg's own dealer locator before you buy. It matters, because the warranty depends on buying from an authorised dealer.

How much is a Big Green Egg in the UAE?

We could not confirm a current authorised or official UAE price on 14 November 2026. Some marketplaces and importers list eggs, but we have not quoted their prices because we could not verify the seller or the listing. Ask any seller for the full delivered price, what is in the box, and proof that the warranty applies.

Does the Big Green Egg warranty work in the UAE?

Only if you meet Big Green Egg's conditions. Its limited lifetime warranty on the ceramic parts is for the original purchaser who bought from an Authorized Dealer and registered. Claims outside the US go through an authorised dealer or distributor in the country of purchase, which is the hard part if there is no UAE dealer.

Is the Big Green Egg worth it?

It is a well-proven ceramic kamado with a huge official accessory range and a long-running community. In the UAE, whether it is worth it depends on buying one with a warranty you can actually claim, and on the delivered price. Compare grate sizes too. A 46–47 cm ceramic kamado cooks the same food.

Why is the Big Green Egg so expensive?

Thick ceramic is heavy and slow to make, and expensive to ship. Big Green Egg lists the Large at 73 kg. In its own markets the stand and side tables are usually separate purchases. Bringing an egg into the UAE adds freight and the seller's costs on top.

Does the Big Green Egg warranty transfer to a new owner?

Big Green Egg's terms give the warranty to the original purchaser, so a second-hand egg generally is not covered. Read the current terms on Big Green Egg's warranty page before you buy a used one.

What size Big Green Egg is the same as a Burnt Carbon?

Compare grate diameters. The Large (46 cm) is closest to our 21″ Superior (47 cm). The XLarge (61 cm) is closest to our 27″ Enterprise (59 cm). The MiniMax (33 cm) sits a little above our table-top 15″ (30 cm). We have nothing as big as the 2XL (73 cm).

Does a Big Green Egg need a cover in the UAE?

No kamado strictly needs one. A breathable, fitted cover can help against dust, but in a humid climate covers can trap condensation. If you use one, only cover a cool, dry grill and lift it off to air on dry days. Our UAE care guide covers sun, sand and humidity for any ceramic kamado.