Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the fourth edition of the World of Coffee 2025 Dubai exhibition being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre until 12th February. Organised by DXB Live in collaboration with the Speciality Coffee Association (SCA), the exhibition features exhibitors from 78 countries, marking it as the largest coffee industry exhibition in the region.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid emphasized the exhibition's role in creating significant opportunities for farmers, traders, and coffee producers worldwide to forge business deals and establish strategic partnerships. With coffee being a major global commodity, he highlighted the industry's potential to drive growth for entrepreneurs and small and micro enterprises, reaffirming Dubai's pivotal role in advancing diverse economic sectors.
During his visit, His Highness was accompanied by Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director-General of Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, and the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority. Sheikh Mohammed toured several pavilions at the exhibition, viewing a variety of exhibits that showcased coffee processing and preparation equipment from cultivation to distribution.
His Highness received a briefing from Khalid Al Hammadi, Executive Vice President of DXB Live, on the exhibition's growth. The fourth edition sees participation from 1,980 exhibiting companies and brands, representing a 50 percent increase from the previous edition. The exhibition space has expanded by 33 percent to accommodate rising interest, solidifying Dubai's status as a hub for the global coffee industry.
The World of Coffee 2025 Dubai exhibition features 10 national pavilions, with Morocco and Mexico participating for the first time. Returning countries include Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Rwanda, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, Ethiopia, and India, which has tripled its pavilion size. The event attracts leading coffee producers, manufacturers, and traders, with significant participation from UAE coffee production and distribution companies.
Dubai's status as a key player in global trade and a preferred international tourism destination is rising, driven by an increase in hospitality facilities, cafes, and restaurants. The emirate's coffee trade is poised for significant growth, aligning with the broader regional coffee market's expansion, supported by global projections of a 4.84 percent compound annual growth rate through 2030.
