The first edition of the World Discovery Fest and the 2011 edition of the UAE Coffee & Tea Festival will open its doors at the Meydan Hotel tomorrow.

Running over the weekend, these shows are expected to attract thousands of visitors who are looking for travel, holiday and leisure options with the added benefit of sampling some of the best coffee, tea and pastries available in the market.

With a hive of activity over three days, including live demonstrations by the Baking and Pastry Guild, a Far Eastern Food Festival, the UAE Barista Championship, Skill Building for coffee enthusiasts and educational tracks directed at Coffee & Tea businesses, the World Discovery Fest & The UAE Coffee & Tea Festival will be welcome start to the Eid holiday for UAE residents, said a statement.

Business is also expected to be robust at the only dedicated industry event for Coffee and Tea in the Arab World.

The highlight of the event is the UAE Barista Championship, which will see 20 of the country’s top baristas competing for the title,  with the winner going on to represent UAE at the World Barista Championship in Vienna in 2012. – TradeArabia News Service