COYA Dubai is welcoming in the spring season by elevating its immersive Peruvian lifestyle experience to even greater heights. Whether guests are in the mood for viewing amazing art, partying the night away or relaxing with a unique Peruvian-style iftar, Dubai’s most glamourous hotspot is guaranteed to fulfil every desire.
New women-empowerment themed art display from Egyptian artist Farida Abushady
In honour of International Women’s Day, COYA Dubai is delighted to collaborate with Egyptian artist Farida Abushady, showcasing her latest fine art series, ‘Mother Nature’.
Born in Saudi, raised in Dubai, Farida is a talented artist, jewellery designer and founder of the creative consultancy The Art Wheel Co.
After welcoming her first child, her latest fine art series is inspired by nature, motherhood, and her deep admiration towards the beauty, strength, and grace of women. The ‘Mother Nature’ series will be showcased at COYA Dubai for the first time, the pieces encompasses bold and colourful paintings that are designed to celebrate women in all their glory.
Speaking about her new exhibition, Farida Abushady says: “This year has definitely been life changing for me. Experiencing pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood has sparked a fire in me and made me feel stronger than ever. I was reborn the day I gave birth to my son. I now carry a new perspective on life, and I feel so honoured and proud to be a woman. My upcoming series, ‘Mother Nature’ features diverse women of all ethnic backgrounds depicted alongside nature and vibrant, uplifting colours.”
The collection from Farida Abushady is available to view and purchase at COYA Dubai until May 2022.
Pisco Jar art collaboration with Anna McKeown, aka Pop and Toast
COYA is starting its 10-year anniversary celebrations in suitably fabulous style.
Celebrating 10 years since the opening of its flagship venue in Mayfair London in 2012, the lively Pisco bar and restaurant is coming together with every COYA across the world and collaborating with local artists on a special global activation.
Providing a creative way of embodying the magic of COYA and its unique Peruvian spirit, all nine COYA restaurants are uniting global artists and asking them to come together and decorate a series of beautiful glass Pisco Jars. Found in the Pisco bar, within the Pisco library and containing Peru’s famed pisco infusions, the worldwide activation symbolises the COYA brand’s dedication to supporting and uplifting local artistic talents, and of course the allure of the Pisco Sour, the national drink of Peru and COYA’s most famous and iconic beverage.
Launching the Dubai Pisco Jar activation in spectacular style, COYA has commissioned Dubai-based artist Anna McKeown, through the brand collaboration platform The Caviar Spoon, to paint and decorate five jars.
Anna is the gifted mind behind the bright and funky art brand Pop and Toast. Renowned for her bright, abstract prints featuring beverage bottles, bubbles and perfume brands, colourful magazine covers and unique commissioned works, the Irish-born artist is the perfect person to begin COYA Dubai’s birthday celebrations.
This exclusive and exciting partnership between Pop and Toast and COYA Dubai was facilitated by The Caviar Spoon, while the finished pisco jars by Anna McKeown will be put on display around COYA Dubai for every guest to admire.
With the official 10-year anniversary of COYA coming up on 12th November 2022, more special birthday events and activations at COYA Dubai will be announced very soon.
To find out more about Anna McKeown, please visit https://www.annamckeowncollection.com.
‘Night and Day’ spring equinox celebration
On Thursday, March 24th, COYA Dubai is honouring the celestial spring equinox with a special addition of its spectacular and famed Equinox party. Marking the unique occasion when the daylight and night-time hours are of equal length, the lively Peruvian hotspot is throwing a party to be remembered.
Taking place across two sittings, including an early evening session from 6pm to 8pm and a late-night party from 9.30pm onwards, COYA’s resident DJs will keep the mood upbeat throughout the night with their eclectic mixes of tribal beats and deep house tunes.
Boasting a shimmering and glamorous ‘Day and Night’ theme, the celebrations will then be further ramped up for the second sitting with live entertainment from a floating percussionist and saxophonist.
Along with the brand’s legendary pisco sour mixes and bespoke Latin American beverages, a full menu of tempting Peruvian bites will be served throughout the evening. Fuelling the night of revelries and special memories, COYA Dubai’s expert kitchen team will be providing juicy meat anticuchos, zesty ceviches, fresh sushi, delicious tacos and more signature nibbles.
Filled with amazing spectacles, tantalising musical mixes and refreshing concoctions, guests are encouraged to don their most head-turning ‘celestial party glam’ outfit and join the team at COYA Dubai in welcoming in the spring season with another thrilling COYA event that’s not to be missed.
The ‘Night & Day’ equinox party is priced à la carte, with no minimum spend for guests joining the first sitting from 6pm to 8pm. From 9.30pm onwards, minimum spends are AED 650 per person in the main dining area, AED 500 per person on the high tables, and AED 850 per person on the sofas. The Member’s Club area has no minimum spend for members and one of AED 850 per person for non-members, while guests at the counters have no minimum spend but always with return time.
COYA Ritual arrives at Surf Club
This March, music lovers and sun seekers are invited to unite in Dubai for an unmissable party like no other. For one day only, COYA Music will be taking their famed global event ‘Ritual’ to Palm Jumeirah, for an exclusive collaboration with Surf Club on West Beach.
Starring a talented resident DJ from each of COYA’s beautiful global branches, including Mykonos, Paris, London, Monaco, Dubai and Abu Dhabi the landmark event brings all the COYA locations together in honour of the luxury lifestyle brand’s much anticipated 10-year anniversary celebrations.
COYA Ritual at Surf Club will take place on Sunday, March 20 from 12pm to 9pm, starring sets from DJs Eva Voytko from Abu Dhabi, NSI from Mykonos, Victhor and Trix from Dubai, Bensy from Paris, Seva from Monaco and finally a moving closing session with COYA Music’s Director Stephane Karl and Erik Hagleton from COYA Mayfair. The event will be further complemented with beats by percussionist Jorge Bezerra from COYA Paris, and MC Susan Allotey, from COYA Mayfair.
Whilst the COYA team provides the atmosphere of groovy and tribal beats, Surf Club further sets the mood with its spectacular views and laid-back Californian spirit.
Set against a sensational backdrop of the bright blue ocean, the iconic Dubai Marina skyline and Ain Dubai, the beach club specialises in tasty, refreshing cocktails and delicate light bites such as signature sushi platters, sautéed carabinero prawns and quality wagyu beef sliders.
Providing the perfect chance for Dubai party goers to experience the full magic of the COYA brand and the amazing beats of its internationally talented DJs, the celebrations will continue after 10pm with the after party at COYA Dubai. Here, guests are invited to immerse themselves in the infamous ‘Ritual’ Sunday night party, starring sets from Trix, Seva, Bensy and NSI along with further entertainment by Jorge and MC Susan. Ideal for those who aren’t ready to go home just yet or for anyone who missed the main event at Surf Club, the COYA Dubai team will keep the Peruvian beverages, signature pisco sours, uplifting mixes and Latin American nibbles flowing long into the early hours.
To book your spot, please call Surf Club on 050 455 5235. Or, to reserve a place for the Ritual After Party at COYA Dubai, please call +971 4 316 9600.
Sunday COYA Ritual party
Continuing to host the most hedonistic and upbeat weekly event in the city’s nightlife scene, socialites are invited to join the vibrant and eclectic COYA Ritual party every Sunday at COYA Dubai.
A colourful and tantalising gathering for party people and music lovers, Ritual is inspired by the rich and fascinating culture of the Aztecs and Incas. Fusing the energies of the past and the present together, each Ritual party features beats from some of COYA’s most-loved resident DJs, plus expertly crafted Peruvian bites and refreshing signature beverages, including the brand’s famous Pisco Sour cocktails.
Packed with theatrics, excitement and unforgettable moments, the Aztec-inspired Ritual night will transport guests away from Dubai and into a magical alternative world. Presenting an uplifting night filled with Latin American hotspot endless tribal beats, COYA resident DJs Eva Voytko, NSI, Trix, Victhor and more international guest DJs will get the whole place moving with their uplifting mixes of South American tracks and melodic house and techno.
COYA’s featured Ritual DJs are all part of COYA Music, the brand’s independent record label. COYA Music works with some of the world’s biggest music producers, including DJ Megablast, and it has so far produced eight distinct EPs under the direction of COYA’s Global Music Director, Stephane Petit.
Ritual bursts into life at COYA Dubai every Sunday from 10pm until late. Minimum spends apply for tables.
Peruvian iftar at COYA Dubai
COYA Dubai has pulled out all the stops to create a memorable and uplifting Ramadan dining journey like no other. Available every evening throughout the holy month, guests are invited to conclude their day with an elegant array of Latin American light bites, served within the eclectic and artistic ambiance of the award-winning restaurant.
Served from sunset until 7.30pm, diners are free to relax and catch up as they savour a selection of Peru’s most fabulous traditional dishes and COYA’s famous signature recipes.
After breaking the fast with sukkari dates, the evening begins with a serving of COYA’s legendary creamy guacamole, prepared in style directly at each table. Diners are then invited to choose between the uplifting chupe de quinoa soup, or the rich and creamy camote soup, before being presented with a tempting spread of wonderfully spicy and tasty appetisers. This includes wild mushroom ceviche, chicken anticuchos, colourful maki rolls and wagyu short rib bao buns.
Meanwhile, the main courses star some of the restaurant’s most popular and universally adored palate pleasers. Meat eaters will relish the costillas de res beef ribs and corn-fed baby chicken with aji panca and coriander, while those with a love for seafood with be delighted by the salmon with stir-fried quinoa, soy and vegetables, plus the iconic arroz nikkei iron pot, featuring fresh sea bass, rice, lime and chili. Vegetarians will also be treated to a wholesome and satisfying plate of quinoa, pearl barley, sprouting broccoli, cancha and coriander, while a gorgeous side of hearty patatas bravas provides the perfect accompaniment to every dish.
Finally, the charming evening is concluded with a decadent serving of COYA’s special Ramadan dessert, the chuoux de datiles. Starring date cream, white chocolate, pistachio and a scoop of creamy camel milk ice cream, it’s a dreamy, decadent treat that honours the spirit of Ramadan and the flavours of the Middle East flawlessly.
Inviting socialites, friends and families to unwind and experience iftar the COYA way, the healthy, nutritious and unique Ramadan menu is available to enjoy for AED 250 per person, every evening from sunset to 7.30pm throughout the holy month. For reservations, please call +971 4 316 9600.
