SCA Coffee Skills Program · Dubai, UAE

Master the
Art & Science
of Specialty Coffee

Train with Maryam Tabatabaei — Dubai's only Authorized SCA Trainer, Q-Arabica Grader, and active championship competitor. Real expertise, official SCA certification.

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50+
Graduates
10
SCA Courses
4th
Championship
Authorized SCA Trainer
Q-Arabica Grader · CQI Certified
4th Place · HB Best Batch Roasting Championship 2026
National UAE Roasting Championship Judge
Gulfood 2026 · Specialty Coffee
Barista · Brewing · Roasting · CVA · Q Grader
Authorized SCA Trainer
Q-Arabica Grader · CQI Certified
4th Place · HB Best Batch Roasting Championship 2026
National UAE Roasting Championship Judge
Gulfood 2026 · Specialty Coffee
Barista · Brewing · Roasting · CVA · Q Grader

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Q-Arabica Grader

CQI Certified · Dubai

About Maryam

Where Passion
Meets Precision

Dubai's specialty coffee scene has one trainer whose credentials are simply unmatched. As an Authorized SCA Trainer, Certified Coffee Coach, and Q-Arabica Grader, Maryam brings the full spectrum of coffee expertise — from green bean to sensory analysis — into every classroom.

She doesn't just teach coffee. She competes, judges championships, and represents the UAE coffee community on the world stage. When you train with Maryam, you train with someone still actively at the forefront of the craft.

✓ SCA Authorized Trainer
✓ Q-Arabica Grader (CQI)
✓ CVA Certification Coach
✓ Championship Judge
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4th Place Roasting Championship

HB Best Batch · Feb 2026

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Championship Judge

National UAE Roasting · Jan 2026

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Gulfood 2026

Mattina Coffee · Dubai

The Academy

Official SCA Courses

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Espresso pull or
barista class action shot
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Barista Skills · Foundation
Start Your
Barista Journey
Espresso fundamentals, milk techniques, and professional workflow from an SCA Authorized Trainer.
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Cupping table or
Q Grader scoring sheet
📷 Q Grader / cupping
Intensive 6-Day
Q Grader Certification (CQI)
Coffee Value
Assessment Pro
The most prestigious qualification — advanced CVA and palate training with a working Q Grader.
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Roaster machine or
green bean inspection
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Roasting Skills · Foundation
From Bean to Perfect Roast
Roast profiles, Maillard reactions & flavour development — taught by a competition finalist.
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V60 pour-over or
refractometer reading
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Brewing Skills · Foundation
The Science of Brewing
Extraction theory, water chemistry, and brew ratios across every method.
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SCA scoresheet or
sensory evaluation session
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CVA · SCA Certification
Coffee Value Assessment
Global quality standard — grade and evaluate coffee like a professional buyer.
Save with a Bundle
Complete Diploma Pathway
Bundle all levels and save significantly — ask Maryam for current pricing
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What Graduates Say
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SCA Barista Skills Graduate

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Maryam is a patient and thorough teacher who takes an interest in her students beyond just their coffee academia. She sets you up for success in your chosen field and gives you all the insight she has from working in coffee.
Certificates
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📷 Daniel's cert
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📷 Brian's cert
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📷 Luis's cert
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📷 More certs
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Maryam at roasting competition,
operating the drum roaster
Competition
February 2026
HB Best Batch Roasting Championship
Competed nationally and placed 4th — bringing real competition experience back to every roasting class.
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Maryam judging at the competition table,
scoresheet in hand
Judging
January 2026
National UAE Roasting Championship
Served as an official judge — evaluating the UAE's finest roasters and setting the quality standard.
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Maryam at Gulfood 2026,
Mattina Coffee booth
Industry Event
February 2026
Gulfood 2026 — Specialty Coffee
Representing Dubai's specialty coffee scene at the world's largest annual food trade exhibition.
Questions

Everything
You Need to
Know

From complete beginners who love coffee to working baristas seeking an official SCA certification — every level is welcome. Foundation courses assume zero experience; Intermediate and Professional levels build on each prior module.
SCA certifications are globally recognized — from specialty cafés in Dubai to roasteries in London or Tokyo. They demonstrate verified, standardized skills and open doors to head barista, roaster, and quality manager roles worldwide.
No — the academy is fully equipped with professional-grade espresso machines, grinders, brewing equipment, refractometers, and all tools required for each practical session.
Maryam is the only trainer in Dubai combining SCA Authorized Trainer status, Q-Arabica Grader certification (CQI), and active championship competition experience. She placed 4th at the HB Best Batch Roasting Championship in 2026 and serves as a judge at the National UAE Roasting Championship — this real-world insight is built into every lesson.
Yes — students who enrol in the complete Foundation-through-Professional pathway receive a significant bundle discount. Contact Maryam directly on WhatsApp to discuss the full package and pricing.

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Your Journey?

Reach out to discuss which course fits your goals or to reserve your spot.

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WhatsApp+971 50 299 1980
Emailmaryam@maryamtabatabaei.com
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri9:30 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am – 2:00 pm
SundayClosed
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Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Begin Your Coffee Career

Your Craft
Starts Here

Official SCA certification, real competition-level expertise, Dubai's finest personal coffee training.

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