The Founder’s Office is teaching visitors the documented Sheikh Zayed coffee recipe at ADIHEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi, using the preparation to explain the role of Arabic coffee in the late UAE Founding Father’s majlis.
The recipe is being presented at The Founder’s Office pavilion in Hall 5, stand 5-040, where visitors can also explore material about Sheikh Zayed’s life, values and approach to engaging with people. The organisation says the recipe was documented through historical sources, specialist research and testimony from people who prepared coffee in his majlis.
Sheikh Zayed coffee recipe: what visitors can learn
The preparation was traditionally served in Sheikh Zayed’s majlis and at official and informal occasions. The Founder’s Office says coffee formed part of the setting for conversations with guests and members of the community, linking the drink with hospitality, respect and dialogue.
The documentation included input from Sheikh Zayed’s personal coffee makers, who served in his majlis from 1966 to 2004. The presentation is part of the office’s first official public participation at ADIHEX, according to the release republished by Zawya.
ADIHEX 2026 dates, tickets and pavilion location
ADIHEX 2026 runs from 28 August to 6 September at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, opening daily from 10am to 10pm. The official ADIHEX website lists The Founder’s Office pavilion in Hall 5, stand 5-040, while ADNEC’s event listing confirms the venue and dates.
Visitor tickets are listed from AED 35 in Wego’s ADIHEX guide. Ticket availability and current prices should be checked through the official purchase link before travelling. The exhibition also includes hunting, equestrian, outdoor-lifestyle and cultural-heritage sections.
The pavilion is one of several Abu Dhabi heritage experiences covered by tbreak, including Athar’s Sheikh Zayed-inspired Emirati restaurant in Dubai and LEGO Natural Brickstory Abu Dhabi.
Who documented Sheikh Zayed’s coffee recipe?
The Founder’s Office documented it using historical sources, specialist research and testimony from people who prepared coffee in Sheikh Zayed’s majlis.
Where is The Founder’s Office pavilion at ADIHEX 2026?
It is in Hall 5, stand 5-040, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
How much do ADIHEX 2026 tickets cost?
Wego lists ADIHEX 2026 tickets from AED 35. Check the official ticket portal for current availability and prices.
