COYA Abu Dhabi: Peruvian Fire, Pisco and Waterfront Theatre

Peru is the starting point, not the boundary

COYA’s Abu Dhabi menu is recognisably Peruvian, but it has never been purist. The official restaurant describes ceviches, delicate tiraditos and anticuchos – Peruvian skewers – as central to the experience, while the MICHELIN Guide notes Japanese, Chinese and Spanish influences running through the wider menu. That cross-cultural approach is part of the identity rather than an accidental fusion. Michelin points diners towards ceviche and the Chilean sea bass rice iron pot, a signature that captures the restaurant’s preference for bold flavour and generous presentation.

The Pisco Bar changes the way the restaurant is used

COYA is as much a social venue as a dining room. Its Pisco Bar takes inspiration from old Lima bars, while the Abu Dhabi calendar is filled with music-led nights, seasonal parties and events such as Azucar. That means a reservation can move naturally from lunch into drinks, or from dinner into a livelier late-evening atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling windows and the waterfront position at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island prevent the interiors from feeling overly theatrical; there is always a sense of the city outside the room.

Still relevant, but not above scrutiny

Current evidence confirms COYA is operating normally, with restaurant service from noon on weekdays, a later Saturday start and closing times extending to midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The contact remains +971 2 306 7000. The restaurant is also currently listed by the MICHELIN Guide. Recent 2026 diner feedback is not uniformly glowing – there are specific complaints about service and billing alongside enthusiastic praise for food, cocktails and atmosphere – so Simply Abu Dhabi should avoid presenting it as infallible. What remains convincing is the clarity of the concept. Few restaurants in the capital combine a serious ceviche programme, a dedicated pisco culture, live energy and luxury-hotel surroundings so completely. COYA still earns its place because it offers a whole evening rather than merely a sequence of plates.

Practical details

Location: Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island / The Galleria, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cuisine: Peruvian with Japanese, Chinese and Spanish influences
Telephone: +971 2 306 7000
Recognition: MICHELIN Guide selected restaurant
Editorial status: Open