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World of Coffee Dubai 2024 attracts over 13,000

specialised visitors with 30% growth

Published Tuesday, January 23, 2024 By E247

World of Coffee Dubai 2024, organised by DXB Live, the integrated event management and experiential agency of the Dubai World
Trade Centre, in collaboration with Specialty Coffee Association, has successfully concluded with a remarkable turnout and
overwhelming participation of more than 13,000 specialised visitors from enthusiasts and industry professionals worldwide with a
30% growth from last year.

The highlight of the closing day was the crowning of the winners of the UAE National Barista Championship. The competition
featured the most talented baristas in the UAE vying for the coveted title and the chance to represent the country at the World Barista
Championship. Michaela Rnazol from Typica Cafe secured the first place while the second place went to Kemal Risyad from Archers

Coffee, followed by Nooran Al Bannay from Coffee Architecture at the third place. Additionally, the 1st place in the Latte Art was
presented to Mondrick Alpas from Gold Box Roastery, 2nd place to Angelo Lagata from Number Five Gate and the 3rd to Jatfikly
Raymond Ampuan from DRVN by Porsche.
The closing day also featured three engaging lectures, enriching the event’s educational component. Demian and Mergen of Abro led
the first discussion, while Ben Hilt, AST Director at the Specialty Coffee Association, explored the details of the New Specialty Coffee

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