Registration Opens for Emirati Baristas Brewing Competition 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Festival

Abu Dhabi – Qahwa World 

The aroma of competition is brewing once again as registration officially opens for the Emirati Baristas Brewing Competition 2025, one of the most anticipated national coffee events of the year. The competition will take place on November 21, 2025, at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi — offering a platform for Emirati baristas to showcase their skills, creativity, and deep passion for coffee.

Organized by Caffeinection, Your Ultimate Coffee Hub (One-Stop-Shop) for beans, tools, equipment, services, coffee consulting, and event management, the competition aims to spotlight local talent and advance the UAE’s thriving specialty coffee community. Caffeinection, the official distributor of MHW-3Bomber, brings together innovation and craftsmanship to elevate the coffee experience in the Emirates.

The event is being held in collaboration with Grateful Café & Roastery, the Abu Dhabi-based specialty coffee destination known for its fresh roasts and its motto, “Serving gratitude in every cup.” Together, the organizers promise an event filled with flavor, creativity, and community spirit.

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Festival, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Date: November 21, 2025

Registration Fee: AED 200

Note: Limited slots available

Taking place within the Sheikh Zayed Festival, one of the UAE’s largest cultural celebrations, the competition will blend the world of coffee with art, culture, and entertainment. Families and visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular shows, international cuisines, exhibitions, fireworks, and attractions — all while witnessing the artistry of Emirati brewers at work.

Registration is now open through Caffeinection’s official website

With this event, Caffeinection and Grateful Café & Roastery reaffirm their commitment to nurturing the Emirati coffee community — a movement that continues to place the UAE among the most dynamic centers of specialty coffee culture in the region.

UAE AeroPress Championship 2025 Opens Registration Tomorrow

Dubai – Qahwa World

The organizing committee of the UAE AeroPress Championship 2025 has announced that registration will open tomorrow, Monday, for the regional rounds across the Emirates.

Registration for Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain will take place on September 22, 2025, from 9am to 5pm. Competitors from Dubai, Ajman, and Fujairah can register on September 25, 2025, during the same hours. Registration links will be shared via the official Instagram account and the championship’s website.

Participation Rules

Under the new World AeroPress Championship guidelines, competitors may register in any Emirate of their choice.

A passport or permanent residence in the UAE is not required.

A valid passport or Emirates ID must be uploaded with the online registration form.

Only one registration is allowed per person. Multiple entries will result in automatic disqualification.

Each Emirate will accept up to 36 competitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fees and Confirmation

Confirmed competitors will receive an official confirmation email no later than October 6, 2025, at 9pm.

A registration fee of AED 150 (non-refundable) must be paid in cash when collecting the official practice coffee.

Practice coffee distribution will take place from October 8 to October 10, 2025, at Mokha 1450, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

With registration about to open, the countdown begins for the UAE AeroPress Championship 2025, as coffee enthusiasts and professionals gear up for an exciting competition showcasing skill, creativity, and passion for specialty coffee.

For registration click here