Singapore – QAHWA WORLD
Six coffee shops from the Middle East have earned positions in the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 ranking, announced on 16 February during CoffeeFest Madrid 2026, marking a significant milestone for the region’s speciality coffee sector.
The United Arab Emirates secured two placements in the global Top 100, reinforcing its status as a rapidly expanding hub for speciality coffee. Qatar and Oman achieved their first-ever entries in the ranking, while Turkey returned to the list through Meet Lab Coffee, reflecting the region’s growing influence on the international coffee stage.
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Middle East Coffee Shops in the 2026 Top 100
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Benchmark Coffee, United Arab Emirates
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Harvest Coffee, Qatar
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Meet Lab Coffee, Turkey
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Azura – The Coffee Company, Oman
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Cypher Urban Roastery, United Arab Emirates
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Flat White Specialty Coffee, Qatar
The 2026 ranking highlights the rise of new global capitals of quality coffee while underscoring the consolidation of a diverse and innovative international coffee community. The United States led the list with nine selected coffee shops, alongside strong representation from South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.
Evaluation Criteria
The ranking combines assessments from more than 800 professional judges across all continents with public voting that surpassed 350,000 votes in this edition. In total, over 15,000 coffee shops worldwide were analysed.
Positioned as a benchmark for the industry, The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops is the first global ranking dedicated to recognising excellence in coffee. Beyond product quality, the evaluation considers the overall café experience, innovation, and contribution to coffee culture.
The inclusion of six Middle Eastern coffee shops in the 2026 list reflects the region’s accelerating development in speciality coffee standards, craftsmanship, and hospitality, further strengthening its presence on the global coffee map.
