Manama to Host the Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025 This December
Manama – Qahwa World
DXB LIVE, the executive arm of the Dubai World Trade Centre, will organize the Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025 in its first edition, from December 9 to 13, 2025, at the Bahrain International Exhibition Center.
During the festival, the Bahraini capital, Manama, will become a lively destination for coffee lovers and industry professionals from across the region and the world.
Celebrating Coffee Culture
The festival serves as an experience that brings together both the business and consumer sectors, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of coffee through live brewing demonstrations, workshops, competitions, and interactive activities.
It aims to engage all segments of the local community — from families and coffee enthusiasts to café owners and local roasters — while highlighting emerging Bahraini coffee brands and linking them to the global specialty coffee scene.
The festival also seeks to strengthen Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for specialty coffee and innovation, with positive economic impacts on the tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors.
It offers companies opportunities to expand their visibility among a wide audience of coffee lovers, showcase their latest products, and establish new partnerships.
Meanwhile, individuals will find a space for learning and exchange through workshops, tastings, and educational sessions led by professional baristas and experts from various countries.
Competitions and Educational Programs
The main program of the festival will include a mix of demonstrations, competitions, and educational sessions, featuring:
Latte Art Competition
Tasting Challenge
Barista Speed Race
Home Brewers Challenge
Best Coffee with Milk
Additionally, a number of specialized workshops will be organized, covering:
Pour-over techniques (V60)
AeroPress Championship-style brewing
Barista Basics and Beginner Latte Art
Professional Tasting and Aroma Analysis
Roasting Fundamentals and the Role of Water
Branding and Packaging for Cafés
Steps to Establish a Coffee Shop in Bahrain
Visitors will also enjoy interactive and artistic experiences, such as coffee and dessert pairing sessions, creative coffee drinks, an art corner, a mini exhibition on the history of coffee, a music lounge, and film screenings documenting coffee’s journey across the world.
The festival will also shed light on the future of coffee and sustainability, through initiatives such as recycling coffee waste and converting it into eco-friendly charcoal.
A Cultural and Community Platform
The Bahrain Coffee Festival is not merely a commercial event but a cultural and social platform that brings together coffee enthusiasts and creatives in an atmosphere that reflects Bahrain’s authentic hospitality.
Through its diverse activities, the event contributes to enhancing the local specialty coffee scene and reinforces Bahrain’s image as a destination that celebrates creativity, diversity, and innovation in the coffee world.
DXB LIVE: The Organizer
Founded in 2005, DXB LIVE is one of the leading event-service providers in the region, responsible for organizing exhibitions, conferences, festivals, national celebrations, and private events.
The company organizes more than 100 events annually, with a production area exceeding 500,000 square feet across various parts of the world.
As the official organizer of World of Coffee Dubai, DXB LIVE brings extensive experience in creating platforms that connect communities and industries through world-class events that combine creativity and professional execution.
Event Details
📍 Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition Center – Manama
📅 Dates: December 9–13, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Tuesday & Wednesday) | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Thursday to Saturday)
Organizer: DXB LIVE – Dubai World Trade Centre
🌐 Website: www.dxblive.com
