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World of Coffee Dubai 2024 attracts over

13,000 specialized visitors with 30% growth

24/01/2024

The winners of UAE National Barista Championship and Latte Art

Dubai, January 23, 2024: 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 specialized 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

Association Skills Diploma. Andreas Zehnder delivered a thought-provoking lecture on ‘The

Economics of Coffee Extraction Plants: Analyzing Returns on Sustainability Investment’.

Khalid Al Hammadi, Senior Vice President of DXB LIVE, said: “The latest edition of the World

of Coffee Dubai 2024 exhibition has generated significant interest among stakeholders and

enthusiasts in the coffee industry, drawing participation from international contributors, who

showcased their products and equipment. This edition mainly focused on sustainability of the

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