Lavazza and 1895 turn International Coffee Day into a morning of Italian flavour.
- Lavazza brings Italian coffee culture to Dubai this International Coffee Day.
- Guests can explore specialty coffee through guided tasting sessions.
- Italian-inspired pastries accompany complimentary coffee throughout the morning.
- 1895 Dubai remains one of three global specialty destinations.
Dubai coffee culture has become about far more than grabbing a caffeine fix before work. From Al Quoz roasteries to polished hotel cafés, people now linger over origins, brewing methods and flavour notes. This International Coffee Day, coffee tasting Dubai gets an Italian chapter as 1895 Coffee Designers by Lavazza brings Tales of Italy to Le Méridien Dubai. It’s a morning worth slowing down for.
A quiet hotel lobby can feel surprisingly different with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifting through it. On October 1, 1895 and Lavazza will turn the lobby at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre into an intimate coffee setting, pairing curated tastings with Italian-inspired pastries. It’s all about the details.
For serious coffee lovers, the two guided sessions are the main event. Khia, Lavazza’s Master Barista, will lead guests through the 1895 specialty coffee collection, exploring brewing techniques, tasting notes and the stories behind each selection. Sessions run from 10:00am to 10:45am and 11:00am to 11:45am. Come curious.
The format suits Dubai’s growing appetite for coffee experiences that offer something to learn alongside something to sip. Recent specialty coffee activity across the UAE has increasingly centred on craft, authenticity and experiences rather than the drink alone.
That shift is already visible across the city. A coffee enthusiast might spend Saturday morning comparing beans in Al Quoz, while a remote worker chooses a café for its atmosphere as much as its espresso. Coffee has become part of the social rhythm. Tales of Italy taps directly into that habit.
For the morning crowd, there’s another reason to stop by. From 10:00am to noon, guests can enjoy complimentary coffee alongside a pass-around of Italian-inspired pastries created to complement the drinks. One coffee can become a conversation.
There’s also a little global significance behind the Dubai setting. 1895 Coffee Designers by Lavazza has dedicated destinations in just three cities, Dubai, Milan and London, putting the UAE firmly into the brand’s specialty coffee story. That makes this more than a themed International Coffee Day activation. Dubai is part of the collection.
With Tales of Italy, guests get two hours to taste, listen and discover the craft behind the cup without leaving Dubai. For anyone who treats coffee as a ritual rather than a routine, October 1 offers a particularly good reason to make the morning count!
