Dubai is set to attract the global coffee community once again when it hosts the fourth edition of the World of Coffee Exhibition, organised by DXB LIVE in February 2025.
DXB LIVE, the integrated event management arm of Dubai World Trade Centre, in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association, stages the event, 10-12 February, 2025. The coffee market in the UAE offers significant growth potential, with a strong consumer base and increasing demand for high-quality coffee experiences.
World of Coffee Exhibition serves as an annual gathering for coffee industry leaders, experts, farmers, traders, manufacturers, distributors, SMEs, café owners, roasters, hotels, coffee enthusiasts, and baristas and organisers say the fourth edition in Dubai will span 20,000sqm across Za’abeel Halls 1, 4, 5, and 6. This edition will feature a diverse range of exhibitors and activities, including the Buyers Programme.
Over three years, the number of visitors to the show has increased to over 13,000 coffee specialists, while the number of exhibitors has risen to 1,650 companies and brands.
Coffee is the 2nd largest commodity to crude oil, and the rapid growth over the past three editions is expected to continue.
Shouq BinRedha (pictured), exhibition manager, noted that the show aims to explore new trends and ideas that will shape the future of the coffee industry in the region and the world. She pointed out that the country hosts some of the world's leading coffee chains.
World of Coffee Dubai 2025 will be highlighting features such as the ‘Roasters Village’, where specialised coffee roasters will showcase their unique creations. These interactive activities will enable visitors to discover the latest methods of coffee roasting, brewing, and tasting, providing a rich experience of the coffee production process. Additionally, the Specialty Coffee Association Community Lounge will offer the opportunity to network with industry leaders. The global event will also host several competitions where the best coffee makers will demonstrate their skills, talents, and abilities in front of thousands of experts, specialists, and enthusiasts.
The exhibition will also organise the ‘Coffee Design Awards’ and ‘Best New Product’ awards alongside its main events.
