Dubai — Qahwa World
DXB Live, the organizer of World of Coffee Dubai, has announced the opening of registrations for World of Coffee Dubai 2027, following the strong results achieved by the 2026 edition. Organizers confirmed that 50% of the exhibition space has already been reserved, prompting exhibitors to secure their participation early in what is considered the MENA region’s leading specialty coffee exhibition.
The fifth edition of the exhibition, World of Coffee Dubai 2026, recorded significant participation from across the global coffee sector. The event covered 20,000 square meters at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together companies, producers, and industry professionals in a platform dedicated to trade, innovation, and partnerships.
Organizers reported more than 20,000 visits during the three-day event, with participation from over 2,100 brands and companies representing the international coffee industry. The exhibition also hosted more than 75 coffee producers from over 80 countries, alongside nine national pavilions, including first-time participation from Kenya and Peru.
During the event, 14 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) were signed, reflecting growing cooperation between companies and institutions operating in the specialty coffee sector.
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The exhibition program included four international championships covering the Barista, Latte Art, Roasting, and International Cevze/Ibrik categories. The competitions brought together professional competitors from different countries and highlighted the technical skills associated with specialty coffee preparation.
The event also featured three specialized auctions that connected buyers with selected micro-lot coffees and professional coffee equipment. In addition, the Producer Village included 14 dedicated spaces presenting coffee cultivation practices from different producing regions.
The next edition, World of Coffee Dubai 2027, is scheduled to take place January 26–28, 2027, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, across Za’abeel Halls 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6.
Organizers indicated that preparations for the upcoming edition include expanding the exhibition space by more than 5,000 square meters, a step aimed at accommodating the continued growth of the coffee sector and the increasing demand for participation from companies and producers.
The 2026 edition received support from a number of industry partners, including DMCC Coffee Centre, IRM Flavour Design, Alpro, Gold-Pood, Mokha, Sulalat, The Rompeplan, and Tasteful.
