The fifth edition of the “World of Coffee Dubai 2026” will take place from January 18 to 20 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring over 2,100 participating brands and exhibiting companies.
Spread over an area of 20,000 square meters, the event has garnered extensive participation from industry leaders, experts, and professionals hailing from 78 countries. This event is organized by DXB Live, the event management arm of the Dubai World Trade Centre, in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).
The significant involvement of around 76 leading coffee bean producers worldwide underscores Dubai’s growing role as a global coffee trading hub, strategically connecting coffee-producing countries with rapidly expanding markets and international trade centers.
Visitors to the exhibition will enjoy a comprehensive experience covering various stages of the specialty coffee industry. Highlights include an area for roasters, a producer village, tasting rooms, and a brewing and espresso zone, alongside sections showcasing the latest technologies, innovations in roasting and brewing systems, automation, and sustainable practices.
This edition of the exhibition will also feature competitions and championships, prominently featuring national contests for the UAE. Throughout the three-day event, commercial activities will continue with the Dubai Coffee Auctions program, which will include a coffee equipment auction on January 18, a microlot auction on January 19, and an exhibitors’ coffee auction on January 20.