Golden Ticket Offers New Chance for Direct Entry to UAE AeroPress Championship 2025 Finals

Dubai – Qahwa World

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, and following yesterday’s call for anticipation, the organising committee of the UAE AeroPress Championship 2025 announced the launch of the Golden Ticket Competition, which will grant three participants direct qualification to the finals scheduled for November 6 – 8, 2025, at the DMCC Coffee Centre in Dubai.

How to Participate

Entrants are required to produce a creative video showcasing the AeroPress in a way that reflects UAE culture, incorporating elements of heritage, landmarks, colors, and traditions.
The video must be posted on Instagram as a Reel, tagging the official account and using the hashtag #2025GoldenTicketChallenge, in addition to uploading it through the official registration link available in the championship’s Instagram highlights.

Key Dates and Conditions

Submissions are open from September 30 to October 25, 2025.

Entries received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Only one entry is allowed per participant.

Judging

The championship team will review all entries and select the three best videos. Winners will each be awarded a Golden Ticket, granting them direct access to the finals without participating in the preliminary rounds.

The committee emphasized that the initiative is designed to foster creativity, expand participation, and provide coffee enthusiasts with an additional opportunity to take part in one of the country’s most prominent coffee competitions.

Announcement of the UAE AeroPress Championship 2025

Dubai, September 5, 2025 (Qahwa World) – The organizers of the UAE AeroPress Championship 2025 have announced that the competition will take place over three days, from November 6 to 8, hosted by the Coffee Centre of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), bringing together coffee lovers and professionals from across the Emirates.

In the 2024 edition, Sonam Sherpa of Kranti Coffee claimed the title, while John Patric Elazegui of Amongstfew secured second place, and Alfred Samson took third. Organized by Mokha 1450, the event drew more than 400 participants and spectators from across the UAE.

Last year’s competition featured Yemeni coffee sourced from the Talooq Women’s Association in Jabal, Taiz Governorate, Republic of Yemen, under the theme “Breaking Boundaries,” which reflected innovation and creativity. The event also included coffee tastings and exclusive AeroPress giveaways, supported by sponsors such as Slayer, Coffee Desk, TSAK Trading Company, and Coffee Market Innovations.

2025 Competition Structure

  • November 6–7: Regional rounds across the Emirates.

  • November 8: The grand finale bringing together qualifiers from each Emirate to crown the UAE AeroPress Champion 2025.

Road to the World Championship

The UAE champion crowned on November 8 will represent the country at the World AeroPress Championship, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, on December 5–6, 2025.