Starbucks Oleato™ arrives in the Middle East: Customers in Riyadh, Dubai and Kuwait are the first to enjoy a revolutionary new coffee ritual


  • Available in selected stores in Riyadh (KSA) from Friday 26 May, Dubai (UAE) from Saturday 27, and Kuwait from Sunday 28, Starbucks Oleato™ is an innovative new beverage range made from Starbucks finest arabica coffee infused with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Inspired by the romance and time-honoured traditions of Italy, two new cold beverages will be available for customers to try: Oleato Golden Foam™ Cold Brew and Oleato™ Iced Shaken Espresso, offering a velvety smooth, deliciously lush new coffee experience.
  • From Friday 26 May to Tuesday 30 May, for five days only, the Starbucks store at Riyadh Park, KSA, will offer customers the opportunity to immerse themselves in Starbucks Oleato™ Portal experience.
Step inside the portal at Starbucks Riyadh Park

Starbucks customers in the Middle East will be able to experience the new Starbucks Oleato™ beverages on Friday May 26 at select stores in Riyadh, followed by Dubai on Saturday May 27, and Kuwait on Sunday May 28.

Starbucks Oleato™ is a new, unexpected coffee ritual, bringing together Starbucks® arabica coffee, deliciously infused with premium extra virgin olive oil. The result is a velvety smooth, deliciously lush coffee that uplifts each cup with an extraordinary new flavour and texture.

Following the launch in Italy, Japan, and select stores in Chicago, Seattle and New York (US), London (UK) and Paris (France) over the past months, two brand new beverages: Oleato Golden Foam™ Cold Brew and Oleato™ Iced Shaken Espresso, now arrive in the Middle East. Customers can experience the innovative beverages at selected Starbucks stores across the region.


Oleato Golden Foam™ Cold Brew

Cold foam contrasts with dark, smooth cold brew, creating subtle sweetness and the inviting aroma of lush extra virgin olive oil-infused cold foam

Starbucks Oleato™ Iced Shaken Espresso

Layers of flavour – rich espresso is sweetened with notes of toasted nuts and creamy oat drink infused with extra virgin olive oil