5 reasons to attend The Home Barista Show in Dubai

If you’re passionate about brewing coffee at home, there’s one event you can’t afford to miss The Home Barista Show. This is the UAE’s first specialty coffee event designed exclusively for home brewers. Whether you’re into espresso, pour-over, AeroPress, or cold brew, this is where the country’s home brewer community will come together.

Here are five reasons why you should be there:

1. Meet the UAE’s national barista champions

Nowhere else will you find all of the UAE’s top coffee champions under one roof. At The Home Barista Show, you’ll get to watch live demos and attend sessions by:

• Mariam Erin, UAE Brewers Cup Champion
• Aldy Noviza, UAE Barista Champion
• Jane Espante, UAE Coffee in Good Spirits Champion
• Sonam Sherpa, UAE AeroPress Champion

Each champion will present a unique session—covering everything from competition routines to practical brewing tips you can use at home. If you’re serious about learning how to brew better coffee, this is a rare opportunity.

2. Learn directly from other home brewers

This event puts home brewers center stage – literally. You’ll hear from passionate coffee enthusiasts who have developed their own daily brewing routines and are now sharing them with the community.

It’s real-world learning from people just like you. No jargon. No intimidation. Just helpful advice you can take home and apply to your next cup.

3. Win coffee gear and prizes, including a Sage Barista Touch Impress

The first 100 ticket holders to arrive will receive an official Home Barista Show Passport, which includes a boarding pass. Drop that boarding pass in the giveaway box and you’ll be entered into flash prize draws throughout the day.

The biggest prize? A Sage Barista Touch Impress – a premium home espresso machine worth AED 5,299. This machine features automatic milk texturing, built-in tamping, and step-by-step on-screen guidance, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned brewers alike.

4. Network and connect with the UAE’s growing home coffee community

The Home Barista Show isn’t just an educational event, it’s a space to meet others who share your love of great coffee. Expect conversations, collaborations, and new friendships.

Whether you’re just getting started or deep into the hobby, this is where you’ll find your people.

5. A coffee experience from start to finish

The day begins with a public cupping session: a guided tasting experience that helps you develop your palate and confidence. It ends with a high-energy crowd favorite: the Champions vs Home Brewers Throwdown. Two teams. One randomly selected brew method. The audience decides who brewed it better.

Event details:

🗓 Saturday, 14 June 2025

📍 Café Rider, Al Quoz, Dubai

🎟 Tickets: AED 175 (incl. VAT)

🎫 Only 100 passports available—arrive early to claim yours

Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.

Buy your ticket now and be part of the UAE’s first coffee event built just for home brewers.