Quick answer: People in the UAE look for a More Zerup alternative mainly because of import prices (often AED 33–62 per bottle in October 2026), long delivery times and sold-out flavours. In reviews we read in October 2026, the most common taste complaints are "too sweet but not fruity enough" and an artificial or soapy aftertaste in some flavours. A good alternative should offer honest value per litre, a flavour balance you enjoy, reliable availability and clear labelling.
More Nutrition's Zerup is popular in Germany, where it is sold in drugstores and supermarkets for around EUR 6–7 per 65 ml bottle, according to More Nutrition's German website checked in October 2026. In the UAE, however, it arrives mainly through import listings and third-party sellers, which pushes up the price and can mean waiting days or weeks for delivery. That has led many people in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the Emirates to search for a More Zerup alternative that is easier to get, more affordable and tailored to the Gulf market.
This guide explains what to look for in any zero-sugar syrup alternative, shows how the complaints in reviews can help you choose and introduces ZERUP by LUVA—a UAE brand from Dubai that launches on 5 November 2026.
Why people look for a More Zerup alternative in the UAE
More Zerup is well rated overall (about 4.2–4.6 stars on many Amazon.de product pages, around 4.3 on Trustpilot for More Nutrition), but the UAE import experience and some recurring review themes drive people to look elsewhere.
Price and availability. By far the most frequent criticism in the reviews we read in October 2026 was the price for a 65 ml bottle. One Reddit user on r/FitnessDE wrote, "6 euros is too much for 65 ml; I feel I mainly pay for the marketing" (Reddit). In the UAE, the listings we saw on Amazon.ae in October 2026 ranged from about AED 33 for Pink Grapefruit (Amazon.ae) to about AED 62 for Peach Iced Tea (Amazon.ae); prices change. On top of that, popular flavours often sell out quickly in Germany—one Trustpilot reviewer (Sebastian, 9 October 2026) complained, "all the good Zerup flavours are constantly sold out or no longer available … on other platforms they are offered at hugely inflated prices" (Trustpilot). Limited-edition flavours such as Mango Lime have been discontinued, leaving fans searching for a replacement.
Taste: too sweet, not fruity enough, or artificial. The second cluster of complaints centres on taste. Several reviewers said the syrup is extremely sweet but lacks fruit flavour. One Amazon.de reviewer wrote, "Extremely sweet but no fruit flavour at all" (Amazon.de), and another noted, "Flavour could be a bit stronger. If you use more to get flavour, it becomes too sweet" (Amazon.de). Some flavours—especially Elderflower, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon Iced Tea—drew "artificial" or "soapy" comments. An Amazon.de review of Elderflower said, "felt like licking a scented candle or soap, even at the lowest dose" (Amazon.de), and a Pink Grapefruit review described it as "too artificial and slightly soapy … I tried different mixing ratios but the odd aftertaste stayed" (Amazon.de). Taste is highly personal, and many people love those same flavours, but if you have noticed a sweetener aftertaste or miss the fruit punch, you are not alone.
Yield and dosing. According to More Nutrition's German website checked in October 2026, one squeezie makes about 10–12 litres (recommended mix about 1 part syrup to 154 parts water, roughly 3.2 ml per 500 ml), but some users report never reaching that yield. The squeeze-bottle format can also make precise dosing tricky, especially if you want a lighter or stronger glass.
ZERUP by LUVA: 10 sugar-free flavours
Syrup for cold still or sparkling water · 65 ml makes 8+ litres · AED 19, any 3 for AED 49
What to look for in a More Zerup alternative
Whether you are comparing ZERUP by LUVA or any other zero-sugar syrup, here is a six-point checklist to help you choose.
1. Price per litre, not per bottle
A 65 ml bottle might look cheap until you work out the cost per litre of finished drink. According to More Nutrition's German website checked in October 2026, the recommended mix is about 3.2 ml per 500 ml, so one bottle should make about 10 litres (65 ÷ 3.2 × 0.5 ≈ 10 L). At EUR 6.50 in Germany that is about EUR 0.65 per litre; at AED 33–62 in the UAE import listings we saw, it is roughly AED 3.30–6.20 per litre. Always divide the bottle price by the realistic yield at the recommended mix to compare apples with apples.
2. Honest yield at the recommended mix
Check whether the brand states one number everywhere or whether the marketing claim ("makes 12 litres!") differs from the fine print. The Monsters & Critics test of Peach Ice Tea observed, "the squirt you need for a litre of water was bigger than I expected. The 65 ml go quickly, especially in summer" (Monsters & Critics). A good alternative gives you a single, realistic yield figure and a clear recommended dose.
3. Sweetness vs fruit balance—and can you adjust it?
If you have found some syrups too sweet or too watery, look for one that lets you control the strength. A slightly stronger recommended mix (more millilitres per glass) can deliver more fruit flavour without forcing you to add so much syrup that the sweetness becomes cloying. Check whether the brand publishes a dosing guide for light, normal and strong tastes, so you can dial in what you enjoy.
4. Flavour line-up you actually like
Rotating limited editions and sell-outs can be frustrating. Do you want iced teas, cola, classic fruits or exotic blends? Make sure the alternative offers a core range of the profiles you drink most often, rather than limited drops that can vanish quickly.
5. Availability and delivery in the UAE
Import listings may take days or weeks and can go out of stock without warning. A UAE-based brand with fast delivery removes that uncertainty. Check the delivery promise and whether the website is in English (and ideally Arabic and German for the many expats in Dubai and Abu Dhabi).
6. Label basics: sweeteners, colours, halal certification
Read the ingredient list. Which sweeteners does it use—sucralose, acesulfame K, aspartame, stevia? (According to More Nutrition's German website checked in October 2026, More Zerup uses acesulfame K and sucralose.) Does it contain colours that matter to you, and is it halal certified if that is important? A transparent label and full nutrition information on every bottle let you make an informed choice.
ZERUP by LUVA: a UAE alternative designed for the Gulf
ZERUP by LUVA is a sugar-free drink syrup from Dubai that was designed with each of the six points above in mind. It is a UAE brand with its own recipes and flavours, not a copy or a distributor of More products. Here is how it stacks up, fact by fact.
Price per litre. One 65 ml bottle of ZERUP costs AED 19; any three flavours together are AED 49 (the discount applies automatically in your cart, saving you AED 8). The recommended mix is about 4 ml per 500 ml of water, so one bottle makes 8+ litres—about AED 2.40 per litre for a single bottle or about AED 2.04 per litre with the three-for-49 offer.
Honest yield. LUVA states 8+ litres everywhere (website, bottle, guides) at the recommended 4 ml per 500 ml. A short squeeze is a little less than a teaspoon, and you will get about 16 glasses of 500 ml from one bottle. For a 2-litre jug, use about 16 ml; for a 5-litre jug, about 40 ml. The same number, every time.
Sweetness and fruit balance. ZERUP's recommended mix is about 4 ml per 500 ml, a little stronger than the roughly 3.2 ml per 500 ml recommended for More Zerup according to More Nutrition's German website checked in October 2026. That means you can expect a fuller flavour at the standard mix without needing extra syrup. You are still in control: our dosing table shows light, normal and strong mixes, so you can find your sweet spot. We designed the ten flavours to taste ice-cold in the UAE heat with fruit-forward profiles. Taste is personal, so try them and judge for yourself.
Flavour line-up. ZERUP by LUVA launches with ten core flavours: Peach Iced Tea, Lemon Iced Tea, Mango, Blackberry, Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Dragonfruit Passionfruit, Orange, Cola Orange and First Heaven (an energy-drink-style taste, caffeine-free). They are core flavours rather than rotating limited editions. You can browse the full range in the ZERUP collection and read tasting notes in the ZERUP flavour guide.
Availability and delivery. ZERUP by LUVA is a UAE brand operated by LUVA Nutrition Concepts L.L.C S.O.C in Dubai. It delivers to all seven Emirates—Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah—within 12 hours, and delivery is free on orders over AED 200. The website is in English, German and Arabic. ZERUP by LUVA launches on 5 November 2026; from that date you can order online.
Label basics. ZERUP is sweetened with acesulfame K and sucralose (no aspartame), contains almost no calories (approximately 2–3 kcal per 100 ml prepared drink) and 0 g sugar per glass. All flavours are caffeine-free (including the iced teas) and halal certified. The full ingredient list and nutrition table are printed on every bottle and shown on each product page, so there are no surprises.
ZERUP Cola Orange
Sugar-free syrup for water · 65 ml makes about 16 glasses · halal · AED 19
If you liked this More flavour, try this ZERUP flavour
Taste is personal, but here are the closest ZERUP matches for popular More Zerup flavours. Each link takes you to the individual product page where you can read the full tasting notes.
| More Zerup flavour | ZERUP by LUVA match |
|---|---|
| Peach Iced Tea | Peach Iced Tea |
| Lemon Iced Tea | Lemon Iced Tea |
| Capri Orange | Orange |
| Cola Orange | Cola Orange |
| Red Apple, Apple Cranberry | Green Apple |
| Cherry, Blackcurrant | Blackberry or Blue Raspberry |
| Watermelon, tropical | Mango or Dragonfruit Passionfruit |
If you want an energy-drink taste without caffeine, try First Heaven. You can also mix two ZERUP flavours in one glass—about 2 ml of each in 500 ml—to create your own blend.
The LUVA Starter Bundle includes all ten ZERUP flavours plus both tins of LUVA Creatine Gummies (Raspberry and Strawberry) for AED 382.20 instead of AED 588, a 35 per cent saving and a great way to try the range.
Is ZERUP by LUVA the same company as More Nutrition?
No. More Nutrition is a German sports-nutrition and lifestyle brand; ZERUP by LUVA is a separate UAE brand from Dubai with its own recipes, flavours and trademark. LUVA Nutrition is not affiliated with, endorsed by or a distributor of More Nutrition. If you want to compare the two side by side, read the detailed More Zerup vs ZERUP by LUVA guide.
More Nutrition and Zerup are trademarks of their respective owner in Germany and the EU. In the UAE, ZERUP is a registered trademark of LUVA Nutrition. LUVA Nutrition is not affiliated with, endorsed by or a distributor of More Nutrition. Review quotes are from public reviews we read in October 2026, translated where needed, and reflect individual opinions.
The bottom line
A More Zerup alternative in the UAE should offer transparent pricing per litre, reliable availability, a flavour balance you enjoy and clear labelling. ZERUP by LUVA is a UAE brand from Dubai built around those points: AED 19 per bottle (three for AED 49), 8+ litres per bottle at the recommended mix, ten core flavours designed for ice-cold drinks in the Gulf heat, 12-hour delivery across all seven Emirates and halal certification. It launches on 5 November 2026, and you can explore the full range in the ZERUP collection.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZERUP by LUVA the same as More Zerup?
No. More Nutrition is a German brand; ZERUP by LUVA is a separate UAE brand from Dubai with its own recipes, flavours and trademark. LUVA Nutrition is not affiliated with, endorsed by or a distributor of More Nutrition.
Is there a cheaper alternative to More Zerup in the UAE?
Yes. ZERUP by LUVA costs AED 19 per 65 ml bottle (three for AED 49), which works out to about AED 2.40 per litre, or AED 2.04 per litre with the 3-for-49 offer. For comparison, the More Zerup import listings we saw on Amazon.ae in October 2026 (AED 33–62 per bottle) work out to roughly AED 3.30–6.20 per litre at More's stated 10 litres. Prices change.
Which alternative tastes most like More Zerup Peach Iced Tea?
ZERUP by LUVA offers Peach Iced Tea as one of its ten core flavours, designed to taste like a chilled peach iced tea on ice. Taste is personal, so the best way to know is to try it when it launches on 5 November 2026.
Does ZERUP by LUVA use the same sweeteners as More Zerup?
Yes, both use acesulfame K and sucralose. ZERUP by LUVA contains no aspartame, is caffeine-free in all flavours (including the iced teas) and is halal certified.
Can I buy More Zerup in Dubai or Abu Dhabi shops?
In October 2026, More Zerup in the UAE appeared mainly through online import listings and third-party sellers rather than in local retail stores. Availability and delivery times vary; check the listing carefully.
When can I order ZERUP by LUVA?
ZERUP by LUVA launches on 5 November 2026. From that date you can order online, with delivery to all seven Emirates within 12 hours and free delivery on orders over AED 200.
How much ZERUP do I use per glass?
About 4 ml (a short squeeze, a little less than a teaspoon) in 500 ml of cold still or sparkling water. One 65 ml bottle makes 8+ litres, about 16 glasses. You can adjust to taste—less for a lighter drink, more for a stronger flavour.
Does ZERUP work in sparkling water?
Yes. Carbonate the water first in your sparkling water maker, then add the syrup and stir gently. ZERUP works in both still and sparkling water, and you can read more ideas in the sparkling water flavour guide.
Explore the 10 ZERUP flavours
Sugar-free · Halal · AED 19, any 3 for AED 49 · Delivered within 12 hours across the UAE, free over AED 200
Keep reading
- More Zerup vs ZERUP by LUVA
- More Zerup reviews: praise and complaints
- More Zerup price in the UAE
- More Zerup flavours and their UAE matches
- All ZERUP flavours
Sources
- Reddit r/FitnessDE. Zerup-Alternativen thread www.reddit.com
- Trustpilot. More Nutrition reviews (Zerup search) de.trustpilot.com
- Amazon.de. More Nutrition Zerup customer reviews www.amazon.de
- Monsters & Critics. Zerup Peach Ice Tea – More Nutrition Produkttest www.monstersandcritics.de
- More Nutrition. Zerup product page morenutrition.de
This article is general information and does not replace advice from a doctor, dietitian or other qualified professional. Last reviewed: October 2026.