Across the region, a growing number of Arab coffee roasters are reshaping how people experience coffee at home and in cafés. The shift goes beyond flavour; many roasters now emphasise traceability, cultural identity and roasting styles that highlight the character of each bean. This movement has led to a wave of speciality coffee brands in the Middle East, each with its own approach to sourcing, storytelling and community. From long-established local coffee roasters in the UAE to rising Saudi coffee brands, the region now has a diverse mix of voices contributing to the specialty coffee movement in the Arab world. Here are some standout names bringing both craft and narrative to the cup.

Coffee Planet is one of the most widely recognised roasters in the Gulf and a strong representation of the UAE coffee culture. Coffee Planet roasts beans in Dubai at its own facility, producing blends and single origins for homes, hotels and cafés across the region. The company uses 100% Arabica and Arabica-led blends from origins such as Brazil, Ethiopia and Colombia, showcasing a broad flavour range within the specialty and premium categories.

While Coffee Planet is one of the larger roasters featured here, its scale doesn’t overshadow its focus on quality control and consistent roasting. For those exploring long-standing specialty coffee brands in the Middle East, it remains a cornerstone of the regional scene and a familiar name in supermarkets, subscription boxes and café lists.

TRÊS MARIAS brings a distinctive, inclusive approach to specialty coffee. The brand was founded in Dubai with a clear mission: to make specialty coffee accessible to everyone. TRÊS MARIAS works with international producers and roasts its beans in the UAE, offering approachable flavour profiles designed for everyday drinking as well as more complex coffees for experienced brewers.

The company is also recognised for innovation, particularly for developing the region’s first barista plant-based milk. This positions TRÊS MARIAS not only within the sphere of local coffee roasters in the UAE, but also within the broader wave of sustainable coffee brands in the Middle East, where environmental and consumer-focused solutions increasingly shape the industry.

Jazean stands out among emerging Saudi coffee brands, drawing inspiration from southern Saudi Arabia’s long history of coffee cultivation. The brand highlights its links to Jazan Province — an area deeply associated with Khawlani coffee farms — and positions its roastery as a continuation of this heritage. Jazean’s emphasises its commitment to supporting local farmers, showcasing beans rooted in Saudi identity while also offering Arabica from recognised global origins.

This connection to the place makes Jazean an important voice in modern roasting across the Kingdom and a notable contributor to the specialty coffee movement in the Arab world. For those looking to explore roasters that blend tradition with contemporary production, Jazean is a natural entry point.

Kalei Coffee Co., based in Beirut, is one of the most recognisable Lebanese coffee roasters working within the specialty segment. Kalei curates single origins, microlots and seasonal coffees, all roasted in-house, with each release accompanied by clear details about farm, region and processing method. The company’s café-roastery model also gives it a strong presence in Lebanon’s cultural coffee scene.

Kalei’s emphasis on origin storytelling and design-led café experiences aligns it closely with more experience-driven specialty coffee brands in the Middle East, and its regional shipping makes it accessible to coffee drinkers beyond Lebanon.

Haute Coffee Roasters is an Abu Dhabi-based brand known for roasting premium single-origin coffees. The roastery focuses on producing clean, expressive flavour profiles that appeal to customers exploring specific origins.

Haute’s approach fits neatly into the landscape of modern local coffee roasters in the UAE, where smaller roasteries highlight individual lots and offer a more personalised take on sourcing. With its clarity in flavour notes and transparent product descriptions, Haute speaks directly to the growing audience interested in a contemporary, globally inspired Arabic coffee with a modern twist.

Novento represents a fresh wave of Qatar coffee roasters blending local roasting with a modern subscription-driven model. Based in Doha, Novento roasts its own beans and offers flexible delivery options for homes and offices. Customers can choose roast level, grind size and frequency, creating a tailored experience rooted firmly in Qatar’s fast-developing specialty scene.

Novento’s emphasis on freshly roasted batches and practical delivery reflects broader changes in consumer habits across the Gulf, especially as more brands embrace convenience without compromising on sourcing details. Its presence helps expand the reach of new roasters shaping the next chapter of coffee culture in Qatar.