EP 875 David Zabinsky and Valeria Garcia - The Future of Specialty Coffee in the UAE - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 15, 2025 · 21 MIN

EP 875 David Zabinsky and Valeria Garcia - The Future of Specialty Coffee in the UAE - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar

from MAP IT FORWARD Middle East · host Lee Safar

If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward• https://www.youtube.com/mapitforwardCheck out our on-demand workshops here: • https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsConsider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:• https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingJoin our mailing list:• https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th of a 5-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast with David Zabinsky and Valeria Garcia, owners of the Kurasu UAE franchise.In this series, David and Valeria help us understand the process they went through bringing a globally recognised franchise from Kyoto, Japan, to Dubai and the wider UAE. The five episodes of this series are:1. Bringing a Global Coffee Brand to Dubai - https://youtu.be/8MeB02Wlbfk2. Preparing To Launch a Coffee Franchise in Dubai - https://youtu.be/YAR_78VpKWM3. Launching the First Kurasu in Dubai - https://youtu.be/C1hT-njJJT84. Unexpected Challenges Launching in Dubai - https://youtu.be/zEoKxHNg2DM5. The Future of Specialty Coffee in the UAE - https://youtu.be/sTwXkqCs08gIn the final episode of the podcast series with Lee, Valeria, and David deep dive into the dynamics of the global coffee industry, the challenges faced by coffee farmers, and the evolving consumer behavior towards specialty coffee. The conversation addresses the impacts of climate change, succession planning in coffee farming, and the technological advancements in the industry. The episode also explores the future trajectory of coffee and tea consumption and the potential automation in coffee shops. Tune in to understand why building a business like Kurasu, with a focus on customer experience and specialty products, can provide a competitive edge in the volatile coffee market.Connect with Kurasu DXB/UAE as well as David Zabinsky and Valeria Garcia here:https://www.instagram.com/kurasudxb/https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeria-garcia-16a266176/https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidzabinsky/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingLooking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here📧 email: [email protected]

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