The World of Coffee exhibition in Dubai 2026 concluded its activities at the Dubai World Trade Centre by announcing the winners of various local and international competitions, alongside the results of auctions held on the first and third days. This fifth edition of the exhibition witnessed remarkable success, attracting over 20,000 specialized visitors from more than 80 countries, reflecting a continuous growth in international attendance and global participation, thereby reinforcing Dubai’s status as a worldwide hub for specialty coffee.
During this edition, a partnership agreement was signed to organize the Bahrain Coffee Festival for the next three years, involving DXP Live, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, and the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. The inaugural edition was highly successful, featuring a blend of trade and consumer events, including workshops, live coffee preparations, competitions, and interactive activities aimed at engaging a broader community of coffee enthusiasts, families, and the general public. On the first day, a five-year partnership agreement was also signed between the World of Coffee Dubai exhibition and the Specialty Coffee Association, extending collaboration until 2031.
As the 2026 edition came to a close, DXP Live, the event organizing and management division of the Dubai World Trade Centre, confirmed strong demand for exhibition space for the upcoming edition, with 50% of the area reserved for the sixth World of Coffee Dubai exhibition set to take place from January 26 to 28, 2027, at the same venue.
The final day marked the conclusion of four local and international competitions, where winners were honored for their technical excellence, consistency, and efficiency based on recognized international standards.
Khalid Al Hamadi, Executive Vice President at DXP Live, stated that the World of Coffee Dubai exhibition has established itself as a platform where the specialty coffee sector comes together to celebrate excellence, share knowledge, and conduct business. The notable increase in visitor numbers and early interest in booking spaces for the 2027 edition reflects Dubai’s and the exhibition’s role as a hub connecting markets, talent, and opportunities.
Over three days, the World of Coffee Dubai 2026 brought together more than 2,100 exhibiting companies and brands from 78 countries, serving as a meeting point for producers, roasters, manufacturers, buyers, and decision-makers across various stages of the specialty coffee value chain. The final day shifted focus from interaction to recognition, with a formal celebration of professional excellence, innovation, and achievements in the industry.
As the curtains fell on the World of Coffee Dubai 2026, the fifth edition stands out as the largest and most internationally diverse to date, confirming Dubai’s growing influence as a global center for specialty coffee trade, professional excellence, and innovation.