The exhibition, in its second iteration, was a huge success in light of a large number of foreign visitors, experts, and specialists, as well as the participation of thousands of coffee workers in its many activities and events.

On the final day of the event, the exhibition suites provided excellent activities and events, while the baristas created exceptional coffee beverages for visitors at the Roasters Village. The ‘Neighborhood Roastery, ‘CoffeeTrading,’ ‘Kona House Coffee,’ ‘Koraput Coffee,’ and the ‘Cazador Specialty Coffee Roastery’ astounded spectators at the Brew Bar booth with their impressive performances. With the participation of JNP Coffee, mokha ‘Kirchanchi,’ and ‘Ororo Experience,’ the visitors to the Cupping Room booth watched and learned methods of creating several types of international coffee.

The winners of the ‘UAE National Barista Championship,’ were announced on the final day of the exhibition, in which the top coffee professionals from the UAE competed for the title and the opportunity to represent their country in the yearly ‘World Barista Championship’. The first place was granted for Mariam Erin Pinza from Cosmic Garden Coffee Roastery, the second place was given to Kemal Risyad from Archers Coffee and third place to Nooran AlBanny from Coffee Architecture. Furthermore, the Best New product Award was presented to “Latte Art Factory”, and the Coffee Design Award was bagged by “The Espresso Lab”.

Two panel discussions preceded the ceremony: the first included Carlos Gonzalez, Rancilio Group Coffee Competence Manager, and the second included San Diego Londono and Shaharam Masumi, founders of Colombian Exotic Coffee. The speakers highlighted latest techniques for preparing coffee beverages and shed light on strategies to achieve excellence in the industry. Following these discussions, the leaders, contributors, and sponsors were honoured. The final rounds of the ‘Best New Product’ competition was also held on the closing day.