World of Coffee Dubai 2026 has cemented Dubai's standing as the world's premier specialty coffee trade hub, drawing more than 20,000 industry professionals from 80 countries to its fifth edition — the largest gathering in the exhibition's global history.
Record Turnout at World of Coffee Dubai 2026
Organised by DXB LIVE in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association, the 2026 edition brought together more than 2,100 companies and brands from 78 countries. Nine national pavilions were represented, surpassing every previous edition of the World of Coffee series worldwide.
Industry professionals accounted for 83 per cent of total visitors, with international participation exceeding 70 per cent. Notably, 63 per cent of attendees were first-time visitors — a clear sign of the exhibition's expanding global footprint in the specialty coffee sector.
Strong Commercial Activity and Deal-Making
Commercial engagement was a defining feature of World of Coffee Dubai 2026. Some 68 per cent of attendees were decision-makers or purchasing managers, and around 60 per cent reported concluding deals or entering new agreements and partnerships during the event.
A total of 14 memorandums of understanding and partnership agreements were signed between 23 companies, entities and organisations — spanning local, regional and international levels.
Among the headline announcements, the Specialty Coffee Association and DXB LIVE renewed their partnership, extending the organisation of World of Coffee Dubai for five additional years through 2031. A separate three-year agreement was also signed between DXB LIVE and the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority to organise the Bahrain Coffee Festival.
Organisers Highlight Growing Regional Maturity
Khalid Al Hammadi, Executive Vice President of DXB LIVE, said the exhibition's success was reflected in tangible outcomes — including product launches, sourcing opportunities and partnership signings.
Shouq bin Redha, Exhibition Manager, noted that the 2026 edition demonstrated increasing interest from decision-makers and global brands, adding that the results reflect the growing maturity of the specialty coffee sector across the region.
World of Coffee Dubai 2027 Dates Confirmed
DXB LIVE has confirmed that the sixth edition of World of Coffee Dubai will take place from 26 to 28 January 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
More than 90 per cent of exhibitors have already confirmed plans to return for the 2027 edition. Additionally, 50 per cent of the 2027 exhibition space was reserved during the 2026 show itself — a strong indicator of confidence in the event's continued growth.
With record international participation and high levels of deal-making, World of Coffee Dubai continues to strengthen the UAE's position at the centre of the global specialty coffee trade calendar.
