World of Coffee Dubai 2024 Exhibition Successfully Concludes with the Reception of 13,000 Visitors
Dubai, January 23, 2024 (QW): The third edition of the “World of Coffee Dubai 2024” exhibition concluded this evening in the city of Dubai with unprecedented public enthusiasm compared to previous editions. Organized by the International Coffee Association in the UAE and managed by “DXB Life,” the event took place over three days at the Dubai World Trade Center, attracting more than 13,000 specialized visitors, a 30% increase from the previous year.
At the event’s closure, winners were announced for the “National Latte Art Championship” and the “National Barista Championship of the UAE.” These competitions featured top professionals in coffee preparation in the UAE, aiming to secure the title and qualify for the annual “World Barista Championship.”
Covering an area of 15,000 square meters, the third edition of the World of Coffee Dubai 2024 brought together farmers, traders, manufacturers, distributors, small and medium-sized companies, café owners, roasters, hotels, coffee enthusiasts, and baristas from 51 countries. The exhibition witnessed the participation of thousands of visitors and more than 1,650 specialized companies and brands in the local, regional, and global coffee industry. The fourth edition of the “World of Coffee – Dubai” exhibition is scheduled for February 10 to 12 next year.
The winners were announced, including Micaela Ranzol from Tepic Coffee securing the first position, Kamal Rasyad from Archers Coffee in the second position, and Nooran Al Banae from Coffee Architects claiming the third position. The National Latte Art Championship also saw Mondrik Albas from Gold Box Roastery in the first position, Angelo Lagata in the second position, and Gatvekly Raymond Ambuan from DRVN By Porsche in the third position.
The closing day featured three lectures, with topics including a presentation by Damian and Merjin from “Abrau” in the first lecture, an introduction to the new Specialty Coffee Association Skills Diploma by Ben Helt, the Accredited Training Program Manager at the Specialty Coffee Association in the second lecture, and Andreas Zinder addressing “Economics of Coffee Extraction Factories: Investment Returns for Sustainability” in the third lecture.
Khaled Al-Hammadi, the First Deputy CEO of “DXB Life,” commented, “This year’s edition of the World of Coffee exhibition in Dubai garnered widespread interest from coffee industry enthusiasts. It witnessed a remarkable presence of global companies and brands, providing an international platform to showcase coffee products and brewing equipment. We look forward to organizing the fourth edition in February next year, building on the notable success achieved in this year’s edition. Sustainability was a key focus of the exhibition, and the event provided space to promote coffee culture among consumers through educational platforms on coffee types and preparation methods.”
