MAKNOON: Palestinian Premum with Gift Box (500 ml)

Some olive oils announce themselves the moment you taste them. This is one of them.

Produced by MAKNOON, a brand founded by Hanan Wehbi to honor the centuries-old olive oil traditions of the Levant, this Palestinian extra virgin olive oil comes in a 500 ml gift box, thoughtfully presented for personal use or as a gift worth giving.

The name MAKNOON comes from the Arabic for “cherished” and “well preserved.” That philosophy runs through everything the brand does, from the selection of olives in Palestinian groves to the direct support of local farming families, ensuring this ancient tradition is passed on rather than lost.

What makes this oil different

The texture is dense and buttery, coating the palate with an immediate richness. The flavor is not mild or neutral, it has presence. Fruity notes come first, followed by a clean bitterness and a peppery pungency that builds gradually and leaves a lasting impression. At 0.7% acidity, it has the structure to hold its character even when introduced to heat, something not all extra virgin oils manage without losing depth.

This is an oil for those who want intensity, not delicacy.

How to use it in the kitchen

Its fuller body makes it especially well suited to dishes with weight. It works beautifully for sautéing mushrooms until golden, finishing a steak with a final drizzle, or folding through warm vegetables and grains where its richness can fully unfold. It also transforms hummus, mutabal, and labneh, and it is the oil that gives msakhan its soul, a dish where olive oil is not a secondary ingredient but the point of the whole thing.

About MAKNOON

MAKNOON is a luxury brand rooted in the Levant, drawing from the olive growing traditions of Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. Its mission goes beyond producing quality oil: it is about preserving the knowledge, craftsmanship, and communities that have kept these traditions alive for generations. Every bottle is cold-pressed and produced through an ethical, sustainable process that supports the farmers behind it.

Available in the UAE with direct delivery from the brand.