DXB LIVE to Organise Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025 in Manama
DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), has announced that it will organize the Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025 in Manama, marking the first-ever coffee festival of its kind in the Kingdom.
The event, scheduled to take place from December 9 to 13, 2025, at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, is being organized in collaboration with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, and the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.
Celebrating Coffee, Culture, and Creativity
The Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025 will bring together coffee lovers, artisans, and professionals from across the region and the world to celebrate the art, culture, and creativity of coffee. Over five days, visitors can look forward to a dynamic program featuring competitions, workshops, cultural experiences, and tasting sessions, offering an interactive platform for enthusiasts and industry experts alike.
The festival aims to enhance Bahrain’s position as a cultural and lifestyle destination, while also promoting local coffee brands and connecting them with the global specialty coffee community. The event will host hands-on training sessions led by international barista champions and coffee experts, reflecting Bahrain’s warm hospitality and furthering tourism by attracting coffee enthusiasts from across the region and beyond.
Expanding a Regional Success Story
Following the success of the Dubai Coffee Festival 2024, the Bahrain edition represents the next step in DXB LIVE’s expansion strategy to extend its flagship festivals to other Arab capitals. This initiative underscores DXB LIVE’s role as a leading regional event organizer that delivers integrated, high-impact experiential events beyond the UAE.
“The Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025 is a natural extension of our success with the Dubai Coffee Festival,” said Khalid Al Hammadi, Executive Vice President at DXB LIVE. “We’re excited to bring this unique concept to Bahrain — a nation known for its vibrant culture, hospitality, and growing coffee passion. This event is not just about coffee; it’s about creativity, community, and collaboration. Through it, we aim to foster meaningful industry connections, empower local and regional brands, and deliver an experience that blends education, entertainment, and culture in a way that only DXB LIVE can.”
Competitions, Workshops, and Cultural Experiences
The festival’s main program will feature a diverse range of coffee competitions, including:
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Latte Art Championship – Showcasing artistic creativity in coffee design
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Coffee Tasting Challenge – Testing sensory precision and flavor recognition
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Speed Barista Race – Highlighting efficiency and technical skill
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Home Brewers Contest – Recognizing the best at-home brewing techniques
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Best Milk Coffee Award – Honoring excellence in milk-based beverages
Complementing these competitions is an extensive educational program featuring practical workshops on brewing techniques (V60, AeroPress), Barista Essentials, Introduction to Specialty Coffee, Latte Art for Beginners, Flavor Profiling and Aroma Analysis, Water Quality and Coffee Chemistry, Roasting Fundamentals, and advanced sessions on brand innovation, packaging design, café startups, and espresso machine maintenance.
Beyond technical sessions, the festival will immerse visitors in cultural and sensory experiences — from live coffee art painting and coffee-dessert pairing to traditional Arabic coffee ceremonies, an art corner, and a mini coffee museum showcasing coffee’s historical and cultural journey. Other attractions include the “Coffee Around the World” tasting tour, sustainability discussions, a documentary screening on coffee’s journey, and a Coffee & Music Lounge that fuses aroma, flavor, and sound in a relaxed atmosphere.
Strengthening Regional Connections Through Culture and Innovation
By hosting the Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025, DXB LIVE reaffirms its position as one of the region’s leading event management companies, delivering end-to-end experiential solutions that combine creativity, innovation, and authentic hospitality.
The event underscores DXB LIVE’s ongoing commitment to strengthening cultural and commercial ties across the Arab world through events that celebrate passion, artistry, and global exchange — all through the shared language of coffee.
