Orient Retro | Specialty Coffee

Name: Beyond The Brew : Coffee Cupping Event
Start: 2026-07-19T11:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-19T13:00:00.000Z
Location: Marasi Dr - Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

About us

Welcome to Orient Retro — a community for people who believe coffee is more than a habit. It's a ritual, a story, and a reason to slow down.
We bring together coffee lovers, curious minds, and anyone who wants to explore specialty coffee beyond the cup — through cupping sessions, origin tastings, and intimate events that celebrate coffee culture and the art of slow living.

Whether you're a seasoned coffee enthusiast or simply someone who wants to taste more intentionally, this is your space.

What to expect:
Guided coffee cupping sessions and blind tastings
Single-origin coffee discoveries from around the world
Intimate events in Dubai, led by a certified SCA Q Grader

Orient Retro
Brewed from the East. Inspired by time.

Featured event

$35.00

Beyond The Brew : Coffee Cupping Event

Sun, Jul 19 · 3:30 PM GST

Marasi Dr - Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Couqley French Brasserie Downtown Dubai Marasi Dr - Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Dubai, AE

BEYOND THE BREW — A COFFEE CUPPING EXPERIENCE
Aura Suites Downtown × Orient Retro
☕ Join us for a coffee cupping session to explore single-origin specialty coffee. A moment to slow down, taste what specialty coffee actually means, and connect with people over a shared cup.

GUIDED BY A CERTIFIED Q GRADER
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, JUST YOUR SENSES
✨ What is cupping? Cupping is the method used by coffee professionals worldwide to evaluate quality, explore origins, and understand what's really in the cup. We've made it accessible, hands-on, and genuinely enjoyable — whether you're new to specialty coffee, or it's already a way of life.
☕ What you'll experience

The language of coffee — aroma, flavor, body, and aftertaste, explained simply
A guided cupping protocol, demonstrated and then practiced together
Five single-origin coffees, tasted blind — smell, slurp, and guess before the origins are revealed
The reveal: the story behind each cup, where it grew, who grew it, and why it was chosen
Post-session coffee, bites, and a chance to connect

🎯 What to expect This is an interactive, standing session 🧍— guests gather around the table, explore the cups, and engage at their own pace. Curious beginners and seasoned coffee lovers are equally welcome.
The Venue
📅 Saturday, 19 July 2026 🕞 3:30 PM — doors open, session begins at 3:45 PM
📍 Aura Suites Downtown, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
🎟️ AED 250 per person — spots are limited
🔥 Reserve your place now. This event fills quickly.