Careers6 min read
How to become a barista in Dubai
Step-by-step guide to becoming a barista in Dubai: the skills cafés test, the certificate that helps, how long training takes and what a trial shift involves.
Guides
Coffee and café career guides
Practical guides written by the Jex Institute training team. Each one opens with a direct answer, then explains the detail: how to become a barista in Dubai, what courses cost, how to dial in espresso, pour latte art, read roast levels and plan a café.
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Start with the question you have
Careers5 min read
How much does a barista course cost in Dubai?
What barista courses cost in Dubai, what the fee should include, and how Jex Institute prices its barista, roasting and pastry courses, with instalment options.
Barista skills6 min read
How to dial in espresso: dose, yield and time
A practical method for dialling in espresso. Start at 18 g in, 36 g out in 25–30 seconds, then adjust the grind using taste. Includes a troubleshooting table.
Barista skills6 min read
Latte art for beginners: milk steaming and your first heart
Learn latte art from scratch: how to steam silky microfoam, the right milk temperature, and how to pour a heart, tulip and rosetta, plus common mistakes.
Roasting6 min read
Coffee roast levels explained: light, medium and dark
How light, medium and dark roasts differ in flavour, acidity and body, what first crack and second crack mean, and which roast level suits espresso or filter.
Pastry6 min read
8 baking mistakes beginners make, and how to fix them
The baking mistakes that ruin pancakes, cookies, cheesecake and tiramisu, with a simple fix for each one. Written for home bakers and new café pastry staff.
Café business7 min read
How to open a coffee shop in Dubai: a practical checklist
The main steps to open a coffee shop in Dubai: concept, trade licence and food safety approvals, location, equipment, menu costing and staff training.
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Turn reading into practice
BaristaSpeciality Barista Course
Go beyond the basics and learn the skills that define a professional barista, from precise espresso calibration and milk steaming to latte art, manual brewing and the full café drinks menu.
- Length
- 6 weeks daily, or 2–3 months part-time
- Fee
- AED 1,999
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RoastingCoffee Roasting Course
Your entry into coffee roasting. Get hands-on time on commercial drum roasters and learn the science of turning green beans into aromatic coffee.
- Length
- 3 weeks, 6 sessions of 3 hours
- Fee
- AED 9,999
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