5 Best Manicure in Abu Dhabi (2026)

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By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Picking a manicure place in Abu Dhabi off a map pin is a gamble when half the results are full-service spas, not dedicated nail studios. The businesses on this page have racked up 3,153 reviews between them, and the top pick alone, nails the modern manicure studio, has logged 1,100 of those, well ahead of the next closest name at 644.

Short answer: nails the modern manicure studio (Al Muhairy Center) leads Abu Dhabi manicure options at 4.9 stars across 1,100 reviews, a dedicated nail chain with multiple city locations. Boutique Men Spa (4.9, 644 reviews) and Ghazalim Beauty Russian salon (4.8, 438 reviews) round out the strongest all-round picks, though the men's spa is worth knowing about before women book there for a manicure.

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Abu Dhabi's Top-Rated Manicure Spots Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	nails the modern manicure studio - Nayel & Bin Harmal Tower (Previously known as Al Muhairy Center)	4.9 ★	1,100	Overall pick / dedicated nail studio with multiple locations	View ›
2	بوتيك سبا للرجال أبوظبي - Boutique Men Spa Abu Dhabi	4.9 ★	644	Men's grooming with a full nail and spa menu	View ›
3	Ghazalim Beauty Russian salon / Abu Dhabi	4.8 ★	438	Nails, lashes, and facials at a loyal-customer salon	View ›
4	Nails Rituals Kiosk for Him & Her	4.7 ★	476	Quick mall-based manicures for a busy schedule	View ›
5	306 Spa \| Award-Winning Hair Nails Beauty Salon Abu Dhabi	4.6 ★	495	Full hair, nails, and beauty salon under one roof	View ›

Our picks, reviewed one by one

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nails the modern manicure studio - Nayel & Bin Harmal Tower (Previously known as Al Muhairy Center)

4.91,100 Google reviews

Nails the Modern Manicure Studio is a dedicated nail salon chain with branches across Abu Dhabi, including Abu Dhabi Mall, Dalma Mall, and Nation Towers, and this listing covers its Nayel & Bin Harmal Tower location. The studio says it has served clients for over 20 years and built its business specifically around nail care, alongside facials, waxing, brow, and lash services. Reviewers repeatedly return to the same technicians by name across multiple visits, a sign of a real regular clientele rather than one-off walk-ins.

What people praise

Reviewers name the same technicians across repeat visits, like Marie Grace, Katrina, and Kris Joy
Multiple reviewers call out the salon as clean and well maintained
Reception staff get consistent praise for friendly, responsive scheduling

Worth knowing

One reviewer describes a technician being pulled away mid-service to cover another appointment, worth asking about wait times during busy hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,100 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: This studio ranks first with the deepest review base on the page by a wide margin, and it's the only business here built entirely around nail care rather than a broader spa menu. That specialization plus the volume makes it the safest default.

Website +97128856000 Directions

Al Khalidiya Street - Al Hisn - W4 - Abu Dhabi

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بوتيك سبا للرجال أبوظبي - Boutique Men Spa Abu Dhabi

4.9644 Google reviews

Boutique Men Spa Abu Dhabi is a men's grooming destination offering Moroccan bath, massage, facials, and barbering alongside its nail services, all inside private treatment rooms. It's not a women's or unisex nail studio; the reviews and business focus are squarely on men's spa and barbershop services. Reviewers describe a wide service menu delivered by named staff in a private, discreet setting.

What people praise

Reviewers describe private rooms for spa sessions as a standout feature
Staff are named and praised repeatedly for professionalism and attention to detail
Multiple reviewers call it one of the best Moroccan bath experiences in the city

Worth knowing

This is a men's spa and barbershop, so it isn't the match if you're searching for a women's or unisex manicure appointment

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume644 · 92nd

Confidencevery high

Recency13 days ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: Boutique Men Spa ranks second on a strong 4.9 average and a deep review base, but it's worth flagging clearly: this is a men's grooming venue with nails as one part of a wider menu, not a dedicated manicure studio.

Website +97124489917 Directions

645 Mohammed Bin Khalifa St - Al Manhal - W15 02 - Abu Dhabi

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Ghazalim Beauty Russian salon / Abu Dhabi

4.8438 Google reviews

Ghazalim Beauty Russian Salon is a beauty salon at Al Otaiba Tower offering manicures, pedicures, lashes, and facials. Reviewers describe returning for years to the same salon rather than shopping around, with several naming specific technicians they've booked repeatedly. The salon doesn't have a listed website, so most of what's known comes directly from client reviews rather than its own marketing.

What people praise

Multiple reviewers describe returning for three or more years running
Reviewers say nail work comes out consistent every visit, with no need to fix shape or color
Staff like Mariam and Jenny get named directly for their attention to detail

Worth knowing

No working website on file, so call ahead to check current hours or book

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume438 · 76th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ghazalim ranks third with a solid 4.8 average built on genuine repeat-customer loyalty. It's a strong pick if a long-term, familiar technician relationship matters more to you than a big chain.

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Landmark GWM car showroom bulding, Al Otaiba Tower - Najdah - floor M1 - Najdah street - Abu Dhabi

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Nails Rituals Kiosk for Him & Her

4.7476 Google reviews

Nails Rituals Kiosk for Him & Her is a nail and beauty kiosk inside Al Wahda Mall built around fast, express appointments for people short on time. The business describes its concept as waterless and time-efficient, aimed at professionals, parents, and anyone who needs to look presentable without a long appointment. Reviewers mention walking in without a booking and still getting seen the same day.

What people praise

Reviewers mention being fit in same-day even without a prior booking
Technicians like Damarise get named repeatedly for gentle, careful nail work
The mall location makes it an easy stop while running other errands

Worth knowing

One reviewer describes a dispute over an add-on charge for polish removal, worth confirming pricing for extras before you sit down

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume476 · 82nd

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: Nails Rituals ranks fourth with a 4.7 average, the lowest on this page but still solid. Its real edge is convenience: a mall kiosk built for speed rather than a spa-length appointment.

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First Floor (Main Mall, Al Wahda Mall - 1 Hazza ' Bin Zayed The First St - Al Nahyan - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi

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306 Spa | Award-Winning Hair Nails Beauty Salon Abu Dhabi

4.6495 Google reviews

306 Spa is an award-winning, ladies-only salon on Karamah Street covering hair coloring, extensions, nails, and facials in one location. Reviewers describe it as a full-service beauty destination rather than a nail-first business, with hair coloring and extension work coming up as often as manicures in the review text. The ladies-only format gets called out specifically for the privacy it offers.

What people praise

Reviewers describe the ladies-only setup as offering real privacy
Nail work gets praised as clean, detailed, and hygienic
Staff are consistently described as professional and attentive across multiple service types

Worth knowing

As a full-service salon, nail appointments may run alongside a broader hair and beauty menu, so book with your specific service in mind

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume495 · 87th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: 306 Spa rounds out the list with a 4.6 average, the lowest here, though still a solid score across nearly 500 reviews. It suits someone who wants nails done alongside hair or facial work in a single visit rather than a nail-only studio.

+97126453313 Directions

Villa 306 Karamah Street - Al - W14 01 - Abu Dhabi

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How we score these salons

Rating is the salon’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many real customers left a rating; more reviews means a wider sample to judge from. Confidence blends rating and volume, so a strong score across a thousand reviews counts for more than the same score from a handful. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing, and completeness checks whether a working website, phone number, and posted hours are all on file. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a manicure cost in Abu Dhabi? (2026)

Manicure pricing in Abu Dhabi varies by whether you’re booking a basic polish change or a full gel or acrylic set, and by whether the salon is mall-based, standalone, or a men’s grooming venue. A couple of reviewers on this page mention specific price points for other services at these salons, but we don’t have a verified, current manicure-specific price list across the salons here, so we’re not printing a generic figure we can’t stand behind.

Job	Typical price
Standard polish removal (add-on)	AED 50-100

Compiled July 2026 from reviewer-mentioned pricing at nails the modern manicure studio; ask each salon to confirm current rates for your specific service.

Serving all of Abu Dhabi

These businesses spread across the city, from Al Khalidiya and Al Manhal to Najdah, Al Wahda Mall, and Karamah Street, so most residents are within a short drive regardless of which neighborhood they’re in. If you’re searching for a manicure near me from the Corniche or Al Reem Island, expect a 10 to 20 minute drive to any of the picks above.

What to ask before you book a manicure

Is this a nail-only studio or a full-service salon booking nails alongside other treatments?
What’s included in the base price, and what counts as an add-on, like polish removal?
Can I request the same technician for future visits?
What sanitation process do you follow between clients?
Do you take walk-ins, or is booking ahead required?
How long does the appointment typically run?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these salons?

We pulled manicure-related businesses in Abu Dhabi with a real Google presence, then ranked by a mix of rating, review volume, how recently people are still reviewing, and how complete each business’s public listing is.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026. We recheck ratings and review counts periodically and update the list when the numbers move.

Is Boutique Men Spa a good fit for a women’s manicure?

It’s a men’s grooming venue with a full spa menu including nails, so it’s built around a male clientele rather than women’s appointments. If you want a women’s or unisex nail studio, the other picks above are a closer match.

Do these salons take walk-ins?

It varies. Nails Rituals Kiosk is built for quick, same-day appointments, while some of the other salons on this list prefer advance booking, especially for a specific technician.

The bottom line

Nails the Modern Manicure Studio is the safest default: the deepest review base on this page and a business built specifically around nail care rather than a wider spa menu. If you want nails alongside hair or facial work in one visit, 306 Spa or Ghazalim are solid full-service alternatives. Confirm your technician and any add-on pricing when you book.

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