UAE AeroPress Championship 2026 Marks Its 10th Anniversary
- The UAE AeroPress Championship 2026 kicked off its 10th anniversary edition at Almas Tower, DMCC headquarters in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai.
- A total of 252 competitors representing all seven emirates are taking part.
- The 10th anniversary edition runs until November 14 under the theme “United and Strong.”
- Mokha 1450 organizes the UAE AeroPress Championship 2026 in cooperation with the World AeroPress Championship.
- DMCC hosts the 10th anniversary edition at its Coffee Center at Almas Tower.
- Regional rounds feature 36 competitors from each emirate.
- The winner will represent the UAE at the World AeroPress Championship in Mexico City on December 6.
The UAE AeroPress Championship 2026 opened on Thursday evening, marking a decade since the competition first launched in the country. The 10th anniversary edition took place at Almas Tower, the headquarters of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers area of Dubai.
A total of 252 competitors representing all seven emirates are taking part. The 10th anniversary edition celebrates ten years of growth in the UAE’s specialty coffee culture and community.
UAE AeroPress Championship 2026: Event Details and Organizers
The 10th anniversary edition runs until November 14 under the theme “United and Strong.” Specialty coffee company Mokha 1450 organizes the UAE AeroPress Championship 2026 in cooperation with the World AeroPress Championship. DMCC hosts the 10th anniversary edition at its Coffee Center at Almas Tower.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | UAE AeroPress Championship 2026 |
| Edition | 10th anniversary edition |
| Venue | Almas Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai |
| Competitors | 252 |
| Organizer | Mokha 1450 with the World AeroPress Championship |
| Host | Dubai Multi Commodities Centre |
| Theme | United and Strong |
| Final date | November 14, 2026 |
| Entry | Free to the public daily from 6 pm |
Competition Schedule and Rounds
The UAE AeroPress Championship 2026 features 36 competitors from each emirate. They are divided across two regional rounds that precede the national finals.
| Stage | Emirates | Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Round one | Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain | 144 |
| Round two | Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah | 108 |
| National finals | Top three from each emirate | 21 |
The UAE AeroPress Championship 2026 moves to its decisive stage on Saturday, November 14. The national finals will feature 21 competitors, the top three from each emirate. They will compete for the title of UAE AeroPress Champion 2026. The winner earns the chance to represent the country at the World AeroPress Championship in Mexico City on December 6.
Ten Years of the UAE AeroPress Championship
The 10th anniversary edition holds special significance. The UAE AeroPress Championship first launched in March 2016, when Dubai’s historic Al Fahidi district hosted the opening edition. Participation was open to anyone who loved brewing coffee with the AeroPress.
Since then, the UAE AeroPress Championship has grown into one of the most prominent annual events in the UAE’s specialty coffee scene. Participation has expanded across all seven emirates.
Organizer Statements on the 10th Anniversary
“The UAE AeroPress Championship is arguably the largest coffee competition in the world by number of competitors. Applications for the 10th anniversary edition far exceeded available capacity, reflecting growing interest in the championship and the coffee community in the UAE.”
— Garfield Kerr, CEO of Mokha 1450
The theme of the 10th anniversary edition, “United and Strong,” reflects the role coffee plays in bringing cultures and communities together. It also strengthens communication among industry professionals and coffee lovers. At the same time, it provides space for competition and the exchange of expertise, recipes, and brewing methods.
“Hosting the 10th anniversary edition reflects DMCC’s commitment to strengthening the UAE’s position as a global hub for coffee trade and connecting producing regions with consumer markets. The UAE AeroPress Championship 2026 celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the growing coffee culture across the seven emirates.”
— Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC
How the AeroPress Competition Works
The competition uses a manual brewing device. The device relies on steeping coffee and then pressing it to extract the brew. Competitors present their own recipes. Results are evaluated to select the best cup. The competition combines coffee knowledge, brewing precision, and skill in controlling extraction variables.
DMCC’s Role in the Coffee Sector
DMCC supports the coffee sector through its Coffee Center at Almas Tower. The center provides integrated services including coffee processing, roasting, storage, and logistics. It also helps connect producers and traders with regional and global markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UAE AeroPress Championship 2026?It is the 10th anniversary edition of the annual competition for brewing coffee with the manual AeroPress device, held in the UAE since 2016 and organized by Mokha 1450.
How many competitors are in the UAE AeroPress Championship 2026?252 competitors representing all seven emirates, with 36 from each emirate.
When are the national finals of the 10th anniversary edition?Saturday, November 14, 2026, with 21 competitors, the top three from each emirate.
What does the winner receive?The winner represents the UAE at the World AeroPress Championship in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 6, 2026.
Is entry free for the public?Yes, the UAE AeroPress Championship 2026 welcomes the public free of charge daily from 6 pm.
Where is the 10th anniversary edition held?At Almas Tower, DMCC headquarters in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai.
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