Dubai Coffee Museum, Coffee museum in Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, United Arab Emirates.
Dubai Coffee Museum is a museum in Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood occupying two floors with exhibits on roasting, grinding methods, and coffee equipment from around the world. The space presents objects and demonstration areas that trace how coffee has been prepared throughout history.
The museum documents coffee's journey from its discovery in the Ethiopian highlands as it spread across the Arabian peninsula over centuries. This path shows how the beverage shaped trade and social customs in the region.
The ground floor features a traditional Majlis room with carpets, dallahs, and cushions where visitors can see how coffee fits into Emirati hospitality and daily gatherings. This space reflects customs that remain central to how people here welcome guests and spend time together.
The museum occupies a restored historic building with narrow stairs and intimate rooms well suited to smaller groups exploring at a leisurely pace. Comfortable walking shoes help as you navigate between levels and take in the various display areas.
The upper floor holds an extensive collection of 18th-century maps and documents charting the worldwide spread of coffee cultivation and trade routes. These rare materials reveal how early scholars and merchants tracked the plant's expansion across different continents.
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