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Specialty Coffee Roaster

Encounter Coffee

Dubai, United Arab Emirates  ·  Est. 2016
SPECIALTY SCOUTED Chef Approved
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In Brief

Encounter Coffee Roasters brings Melbourne-inspired specialty coffee to Dubai, roasting in-house since 2016 for the EATX hospitality group.

Quick Facts

BEANS AVAILABLE

Amenities

Alternative Milk
OAT SOY

Coffee Profile

Roast Profiles
MEDIUM ROAST
Brew Methods
ESPRESSO V60 AEROPRESS CHEMEX SIPHON
Origin Coffee
BRAZIL COLOMBIA ETHIOPIA GUATEMALA KENYA MEXICO
Coffee Origins Focus
ETHIOPIA KENYA COLOMBIA BRAZIL GUATEMALA MEXICO
Bean Varieties
HEIRLOOM CASTILLO YELLOW CATUAI
Processing
NATURAL (SUN-DRIED) WASHED DYNAMIC 7 DAYS
Roasting Style Medium
Best For Specialty coffee, single origins, filter brewing and coffee education
Shipping UAE delivery; free delivery on orders above AED 200

About Encounter Coffee

Encounter Coffee Roasters brings Melbourne-inspired specialty coffee to Dubai, roasting in-house since 2016 for the EATX hospitality group. Based at Burj Al Salam, the roastery works with Arabica coffees from producing regions including Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala and Mexico, developing distinct roast profiles designed to express each coffee's character.

Its range moves from accessible blends such as Voyager to single-origin and producer-focused releases, including coffees from Sisay Kinfe in Ethiopia and Andre Garcia in Brazil. Beyond supplying cafés across Dubai, Encounter has built an educational side to the brand, with tasting sessions and brewing classes covering methods such as V60, AeroPress, Chemex and Syphon. It is a distinctly Dubai-born roaster shaped by Melbourne's specialty coffee culture.

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Roastery Details

Coffee Sourcing & Philosophy

Encounter sources specialty-grade Arabica from coffee-growing regions worldwide and roasts in Dubai, developing distinct profiles intended to express the character of each origin.

Sustainability Highlights

Encounter states that it roasts in-house for EATX venues while maintaining high and ethical quality standards.

Producer Relationships

Producers associated with Encounter Coffee

SK
Sisay Kinfe
AG
Andre Garcia

Frequently Asked Questions

Encounter Coffee is a specialty coffee roastery and café in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Encounter Coffee, specialising in Espresso, V60, AeroPress, is curated and verified by the Coffee Insurrection editorial team. Part of the specialty coffee community in Dubai.

Our Locations

Encounter Coffee
Dubai

Encounter Coffee

Burj Al Salam, 6th Street Trade Centre - Dubai, Dubai


Encounter Coffee - ICD Brookfield
Dubai

Encounter Coffee - ICD Brookfield

Trade Centre - DIFC - Dubai, Dubai


Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Encounter MALL OF THE EMIRATES
Dubai

Encounter MALL OF THE EMIRATES

Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai, Dubai


Mon - Sun 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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