Dubai, the city of opulence and style, has a secret weapon in its arsenal of beauty and self-care extravagance: its nail salons. With glitz, glamour and a touch of Middle Eastern mystique, these nail sanctuaries redefine the art of pampering. Whether you’re a Dubai native or a visitor looking to add a touch of sophistication to your fingertips or to up your nail art game, we’ve got your nail needs covered, as team GRAZIA made it its mission to find the ultimate places to tend to your talons. So, without further ado, allow us to introduce you to the best nail salons in Dubai. You’re welcome.
SNOB
We’ve always been big fans of Snob, but even more so after its chic revamp earlier this year. With its on-point interiors complete with earthy tones, sage green accents and natural woods, it’s a world away from the buzz of Jumeirah going on right outside its doors. It’s also the place for nails, with some of the best technicians and services in town. Literally – the technicians have won the OPI Best Technician awards in Dubai three years in a row. And Dubai Municipality’s Ideal Salon award too. Not only is Snob one of the few places to offer gel builder nails (aka the ultimate way to add length and thickness for stronger, longer nails sans extensions) but its top team can create any nail art look, cool chrome finish or ombré effect. Book HERE.
soak
Soak has always been on our best nail salons in Dubai list, but we’re even more obsessed now it’s moved to a new location – a quiet little nook between Jumeirah and Satwa. Inside, the salon is super chic and a calming haven from the hustle and bustle outside. Its relaxed and inviting atmosphere is a testament to Soak’s owner Kate, whose friendly, personable approach to both her staff and clients is apparent from the off. One of the few salons in the city that specialises in Biab, this is the place to treat yourself to a long-lasting, nail-strengthening mani, carried out with expert attention to detail. Book HERE.
Willow Lane
Tucked away in the heart of JLT is Willow Lane – one of the best nail salons in Dubai. Ticking every beauty box and then some, it boasts calming Bali-meets-Scandi chic interiors, the biggest selection of The GelBottle shades, Biab nail experts, special beanbag cushions for your laptop (perfect for working on the go), and a bar serving up herbal brews and the creamiest, most delicious coffees in town. Two words: coconut cappuccino. Safe to say you’ll leave heavily caffeinated… and rocking flawless nails, of course. Shoutout to the person who created the playlist too. Vibing to Whitney and Mariah while having our nails done? Sold. Book HERE.
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LUNATIC FRINGE
Lunatic Fringe Salon is a firm favourite for many reasons. As soon as you enter, you’re welcomed with a flower wall and gorgeous aesthetics, complete with a dark sage green and dusty rose pink colour scheme of dreams. But it’s not just visually pleasing – it’s one of the best places to get your nails done, with everything from classic manis to ombré gel designs and the coveted Russian manicure on offer – alongside a delicious array of complimentary drinks to choose from. The best part? It doubles as an amazing hair salon, so you can get totally transformed from tresses to talons. Run, don’t walk. Book HERE.
N.BAR
With bold, bright accent walls adorned with uplifting quotes, N.Bar is all about making women feel empowered. And more beautiful, of course. Setting the bar when it comes to top-notch nail services, the brand has over 20 years of experience in the region and has firmly established itself as a nailcare leader, with everything on offer from sought-after Russian manis to The GelBottle Flash extensions (read: nail-strengthening extensions in half the time) chrome colours and detailed nail art including delicate nail stones. It’s therefore no surprise that there’s rarely an empty seat in any of its 17 Dubai branches. Book HERE.
The Nail Spa
The Nail Spa first opened its doors back in 2002, making it the region’s first spa dedicated to all things hands and feet. Fast forward to today, and it’s one of the best nail salons in Dubai with over 1,000,000 manicures under its belt. One of those belonged to Roger Federer – who visited TNS to get his hands looking hot for a Rolex advert. Pretty cool, right? What’s also cool is that each chair comes with a built-in iPad stand loaded with shows and channels, so you can catch up on Selling Sunset while your talons are tended to. So, if you’re looking for world-champion-worthy nail treatments and a place to indulge in some proper R&R, look no further. Book HERE.
We nails
With its urban, industrial style, movie set-themed treatment rooms and colourful leather lounge chairs, We Nails is cool, quirky and unique. Renowned for its nail experts, seriously impressive array of shades and nail art options, the salon has always prided itself on bringing new trends and services to Dubai – offering things like chrome effects way before Hailey Bieber made chrome nails mainstream. The team has won countless awards and can do anything when it comes to transforming talons. Chic French tips? But of course. Acrylic extensions to give Khloé Kardashian a run for her money? Not a problem. Mesmerising marble effect nail art? Consider it done. Book HERE.
Tips & Toes
With 37 branches across four emirates and Saudi Arabia, Tips & Toes isn’t just the region’s biggest beauty chain, but it also boasts some of the best nail salons in Dubai and a seriously impressive array of nail treatments. We’re talking 4-step rituals using only organic ingredients, magnesium-infused treatments to keep nails strong and healthy, moisturising manis that smell like pina coladas (really) and the just-launched strengthening Soigne mani and pedis that help repair thin, delicate talons and keeps them happy and healthy for over three weeks – with no chips. The only problem? Choosing which to go for. But we can safely say whichever one you choose, you won’t be disappointed. Book HERE.
BEDASHING beauty lounge
With over 200,000 returning customers, to say Bedashing has a loyal client base would be an understatement. And with a whizzy multifunctional signature chair that means you can have your nails, hair, lashes, brows, facial and head, neck and shoulder massage done at the same time, in-house drinks bars serving up rose lattes and pink lemonade and decadent treatment add-ons to complement your mani/pedi (fingers dipped in 24-carat gold anyone?), it’s not hard to see why. With treatments to tend to all of your nail needs, from the Instant Mani and Pedi that gives you perfect hands and feet in just 30 minutes to creating mini works for art with their expert nail art technicians, Bedashing has secured its position on our best nail salons in Dubai list. Book HERE.
