Dubai international business district DMCC has launched its newly expanded Coffee Centre, introducing an additional 500-square-metre mezzanine level to support international market access and business growth for members and coffee stakeholders.
Established in 2019, the DMCC Coffee Centre was introduced to support every stage of the coffee value chain. One of the first facilities of its kind in the Middle East, it is located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), serving as a hub to connect coffee producers and buyers from around the world.
The newly expanded facility features 16 private offices available for lease, flexible hot-desking options, and a members-only espresso bar for product demonstrations and guest hosting.
The expansion is designed to connect and support origin producers, specialty roasters, and SME traders in a flexible environment.
DMCC has also published its latest Future of Trade report, which focuses on the industry and its shifting trade dynamics. The report values the coffee sector at more than US$200 billion in revenue and US$26 billion in global trade.
“Coffee is far more than a commodity; it is part of our identity in the Arab world and a cornerstone of the global economy, with a retail market well above US$200 billion and around two billion cups enjoyed every day,” says Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at DMCC.
“Today, more than 25 million farmers, mostly smallholders, depend on coffee, and the sector stands at an inflection point: building direct producer to consumer corridors, retaining more value at origin through climate smart agriculture, and adopting digital tools, from AI enabled traceability to the tokenisation of real world assets, to manage risk and deepen transparency.
“Against this backdrop, Dubai’s role continues to expand well beyond redistribution. The city is also a global stage for specialty coffee; World of Coffee Dubai 2025 drew over 17,000 visitors and set record auction prices for rare lots, underscoring market depth in a MENA coffee market projected at roughly US$11.5 billion.”
Mike Butler, Associate Director of Coffee at DMCC, highlights how his role is to support DMCC Coffee Centre members through warehousing, logistics, roasting services, and member-to-member trade.
“Our newly fitted-out mezzanine level is a physical expression of that commitment – part of our broader strategy to support our coffee ecosystem and Dubai as a global coffee hub,” says Butler.
