Welcome to the Dubai World Coffee Championships!
With the 2026 edition of World of Coffee Dubai anticipated to be the largest yet, the show provides a fitting stage for the Dubai World Coffee Championships, featuring the 2026 Cezve/Ibrik Championship.
Produced by partners DXB Live, World of Coffee Dubai has quickly established itself as the Middle East’s leading coffee trade show. With the 2026 edition of World of Coffee Dubai anticipated to be the largest yet, the show provides a fitting stage for the Cezve/Ibrik Championship and the traditions it celebrates.
Venue
The Dubai WCCs will take place at World of Coffee Dubai, from Taking place January 18 – 20, 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
How to Join
In-Person Tickets
Register for a show badge at the link below.
Watch Online
Can’t join in person? You can join the live stream for free on this website or catch up on performances on the WCC YouTube channel, no registration required. You can also cheer along on socials by following the World Coffee Championships channels and by using the hashtag #DubaiWCC.
Cezve/Ibrik Championship
The Cezve/Ibrik Championship, a competition that pays tribute to one of the world’s oldest brewing traditions and is expected to be an especially fitting addition to the World of Coffee Dubai show floor. The cezve, also known as an ibrik, is a small pot with a long handle and distinctive flared brim, traditionally crafted from copper, brass, or ceramic. Used across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, it represents a centuries-old method of preparing coffee. The championship invites competitors to bring cultural expression and personal style to their performances, celebrating the artistry of this traditional brew in a modern competition setting. By staging this championship in Dubai, the event honors local cultural heritage while spotlighting the global specialty coffee community in a city that is rapidly becoming a hub for innovation, trade, and cultural exchange in coffee.
Dubai WCC Schedule
Start planning your time in Dubai— the overview & detailed schedules are available for the Dubai World Coffee Championships.
Overview Schedule
High-level schedules for the competition stage, and World of Coffee Dubai show hours.
World Coffee Roasting Championship (WCRC)
Day 0 January 17: Orientation
Day 1 January 18: All Stars - Team Challenge & CIC Round 1 Day 1
Day 2 January 19: All Stars Mentoring Challenge & CIC Round 1 Day 2
Day 3 January 20: All Stars - Panel Talk, CIC Finals, Awards Ceremony
Meet the Dubai WCC Competitors
World Cezve/Ibrik Championship
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