World of Coffee 2027

International gathering organized by Specialty Coffee Association Europe showcasing the latest in coffee culture, equipment, and education.

World of Coffee Dubai 2027

World of Coffee Dubai runs January 26–28, 2027 in the Za'abeel Halls of the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai. The organiser's own pages list the halls two ways (Halls 1, 4, 5 and 6 on the SCA's event hub, Halls 4, 5 and 6 on the Dubai FAQ), so check the hall plan nearer the date.

What it is

World of Coffee is the Specialty Coffee Association's trade show for the coffee industry, run in several cities each year. The Dubai show launched in 2022, and its site presents it alongside DXB LIVE, a Dubai event services company; the organiser says the 2027 show will have over 25,000 sqm of space. The floor includes a Roaster Village, where micro roasters roast, brew and serve coffee, and a Producer Village where independent farmers show coffee from origin and meet buyers.

What a visitor badge covers

• Included with a ticket. The FAQ lists floor show access, lectures, the Championship Area, Brew Bar, Cupping Room, Roaster Village, the Best New Product and Coffee Design awards, and the SCA Community Lounge.
• Workshops are listed separately. SCA training and workshops are among the show features but are not in the FAQ's list of what a visitor ticket includes.
• Competitions. The UAE National Barista Championship and a National Latte Art Championship are held at the show, judged under World Coffee Events criteria.
• Age rules. Under-12s may enter the Exhibit Hall and lectures during show hours only with a registered guardian; anyone under 18 must be accompanied on the show floor.
• Getting there. DWTC has its own Metro station, and the venue has paid and free car parks off Sheikh Zayed Road.

Elsewhere in 2027

The SCA's other 2027 World of Coffee shows are in New Orleans (April 9–11), Tokyo (April 28–May 1), Lisbon (June 17–19) and Bogotá (September 30–October 2).