DMCC, the world’s flagship free zone on commodities trade and enterprise, inaugurated the DMCC Coffee Centre.
The 7,500 square metre temperature-controlled facility is the first of its kind in the Middle East. From crop to cup, the centre offers logistical support and services that connect producers to buyers. Core services include warehousing, logistics, green coffee cleaning, contract roasting and packing, as well as more specialised offerings for re-bagging of green coffee, sample evaluation and training.
The centre houses a coffee quality laboratory, cupping labs and a Specialty Coffee Association training campus, in addition to a range of commercial office space. Projected to handle up to 20,000 tonnes of green coffee bean annually – with an estimated annual trade value of around AED 367 million – the centre is set to attract new trade flows to Dubai and boost the national economy. The coffee industry in the Middle East is expected to climb to AED 16.2bn by 2021.
