The Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025 has kicked off at the Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) as part of the kingdom’s holiday season.
The event is organised by DXB Live in co-operation with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), the EWB, and the Bahrain Chamber.
The festival, running until Saturday, features more than 100 local, regional and international brands from more than 20 countries.
The festival offers diverse content, bringing together top experts and global brands to provide an interactive experience for coffee enthusiasts and professionals, enhancing Bahrain’s position as a hub for specialised events and exhibitions.
The festival programme includes a ‘Latte Art’ competition with 54 participants tomorrow and on Friday, judged by international experts, with a first prize of BD1,200.
More than 25 professional workshops led by global experts are also offered, attracting more than 300 amateur and beginner participants.
The event features an expanded food and beverage area with offerings from local and international brands, as well as innovative coffee experiences and a zone showcasing the latest roasting, brewing and professional equipment.
The festival serves as a cultural and entertainment platform combining knowledge, training and community engagement.
It opens new opportunities for youth and entrepreneurs in the coffee sector, reinforcing the kingdom’s status as a destination for innovation, culture and hospitality.
Visiting hours are 3pm to 10pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 1pm to 10pm on Friday; and 10am to 10pm on Saturday.
BTEA chief executive Sara Buhiji affirmed that the festival is one of the key highlights of Celebrate Bahrain and represents a valuable addition to the diversification of touristic events and achieving the goals of the Tourism Sector Strategy 2022-2026.