Brewing Excellence: Celebrating Emirates and Coffee Planet's Partnership

With Emirates turning 40 and Coffee Planet turning 20, the journey so far has been remarkable and the future promises even greater things

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As the world prepares to mark International Coffee Day on October 1, Emirates Airlines is highlighting one of its most cherished collaborations, its longstanding partnership with Coffee Planet.

For the last eight years, Coffee Planet has supplied specialty coffee to Emirates, ensuring travellers enjoy exceptional brews in every Emirates lounge at Dubai International Airport (DXB). This year holds extra significance, with Emirates celebrating its 40th anniversary and Coffee Planet marking its 20th, two UAE-born success stories that have grown into globally recognised brands.

FROM ONE COFFEE MACHINE TO A GLOBAL BRAND

Coffee Planet's journey is a true UAE entrepreneurial story. Founded in 2005 by Allan Jones and Matthew Yorke Smith, the company began humbly with a single coffee machine in a gas station, serving just 30 cups a day. "We've come a long way since then," reflects Allan Jones, Chairman of Coffee Planet. "From those early days to becoming a global name in specialty coffee, our growth is something we're incredibly proud of, especially as a UAE-born business with global ambitions."

Over the past two decades, Coffee Planet has grown into a respected specialty roaster sourcing beans from more than 23 countries. Its state-of-the-art Dubai facility ensures beans are roasted locally, delivering unmatched freshness, a quality Emirates values for its premium passengers.