Specialty coffee Dubai Archives

This is the best coffee I had at World of Coffee Dubai 2026

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At World of Coffee Dubai 2026, one flat white stood out by doing less, not more. A reflection on restraint, confidence, and why the quiet cups linger longest.

January 22, 2026

News, Shops, Travel

The best specialty coffee shops in Dubai

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Andy Anderson

Dubai has become one of the most exciting specialty coffee cities in the world. These are the cafés, roasteries, and coffee spaces genuinely worth your time.

January 16, 2026

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News, Shops, Travel

Subko Dubai review: inside the Alserkal Avenue opening

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Andy Anderson

I drink a lot of coffee, but one keeps returning to my cup. This is a personal review of Subko’s Dubai opening at Alserkal Avenue, traced back to Ajji House in Bangalore, the VLGE program, and a brand that chose restraint over performance.

January 5, 2026

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How one woman built a specialty coffee brand from scratch in Dubai

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Maja Novak

A personal journey from IT student to specialty coffee founder. Discover how Space Cup began and why more women are shaping coffee’s future.

June 26, 2025

News

What really happened at the Home Barista Show

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Andy Anderson

The Home Barista Show was never just an event. It was the beginning of a new, more inclusive direction for specialty coffee – one where home brewers are seen, heard, and valued. This is what really happened, and what comes next.

June 17, 2025

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News

5 reasons to attend The Home Barista Show in Dubai

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Andy Anderson

Join The Home Barista Show in Dubai to meet UAE barista champions, learn from expert home brewers, and win premium coffee gear like the Sage Barista Touch Impress.

May 28, 2025

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People

Kurasu founder Yozo Otsuki on building a brand that lasts

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Andy Anderson

In this exclusive interview, Kurasu founder Yozo Otsuki shares how the brand grew from a Kyoto-based online store to a global coffee name—while staying true to its Japanese roots.

May 23, 2025

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