World of Coffee Dubai 2024, hosted by DXB Live in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association, has ended on a high note.

The event attracted more than 13,000 passionate visitors and industry professionals globally. This marked a substantial 30 percent growth from the previous year.

The closing day showcased the UAE National Barista Championship, where Michaela Rnazol from Typica Cafe triumphed. In addition, the event featured the Latte Art competition, with Mondrick Alpas from Gold Box Roastery securing first place. Moreover, insightful lectures formed part of the program.

Khalid Al Hammadi, senior VP of DXB LIVE, expressed his satisfaction that the event focused on sustainability and on fostering coffee culture. He also noted the significant turnout, nearly four times that of the inaugural edition.

World of Coffee Dubai 2024 was spread across 15,000 square meters, hosting 1,650 exhibitors from 51 countries. A vital hub for the global coffee industry, the exhibition facilitated valuable connections and collaborations among various stakeholders.

World of Coffee Dubai 2024, a pivotal event in the coffee industry, witnessed remarkable growth and global engagement, showcasing the thriving coffee culture and emphasizing sustainability. Additionally, the fourth edition is scheduled to take place from February 10 to 12, 2025.

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Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.