5 Best Manicure in Dubai (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

A bad manicure in Dubai is easy to find and expensive to fix, which is why the gap between a 4.9 with 210 reviews and a 4.4 with 1,672 reviews on this page matters more than either number alone. Between the nail studios below, customers have left over 4,500 Google reviews, and the spread runs from 4.4 up to 4.8, tight enough that reputation alone will not tell you who to book.

Short answer: For a manicure in Dubai, our top scorecard pick is N.Bar Nail Spa & Salon City Walk Boulevard, rated 4.8 stars across 1,357 reviews, followed closely by JOSEPHINE NAILS Dubai (also 4.8, on 720 reviews) and 24Beauty (a near-perfect 4.9, though on a smaller base of 210). NStyle Beauty Lounge has the most reviews of any salon here, 1,672, but the lowest rating at 4.4.

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Manicure Salons in Dubai, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	N.Bar Nail Spa & Salon City Walk Boulevard	4.8 ★	1,357	Overall / most consistent	View ›
2	NStyle Beauty Lounge	4.4 ★	1,672	Biggest track record	View ›
3	JOSÉPHINE NAILS Dubai	4.8 ★	720	French-touch specialist	View ›
4	Jadore Beauty Salon	4.5 ★	569	Full salon experience	View ›
5	24Beauty Hair And Beauty Services	4.9 ★	210	At-home service	View ›

The studios, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

N.Bar Nail Spa & Salon City Walk Boulevard

4.81,357 Google reviews

N.Bar is a UAE beauty salon chain with this branch at City Walk in Al Wasl, part of a network that also covers Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Canada. The salon runs a full beauty menu built around manicures, pedicures, nail extensions and nail art, alongside facials, waxing, lashes, brows and massage add-ons. Its own site frames the brand around speed without cutting corners, and the City Walk branch is open every day from 9am to 10pm.

What people praise

Regulars return for years, especially for dry hand and foot treatments
Named technicians get repeat, specific praise (Clarissa, Olyn, and others)
Clean, sterile-feeling setup
Staff described as attentive and welcoming
Strong five-star share, with 1,253 of 1,357 reviews at the top rating

Worth knowing

One recent review flagged inconsistent cuticle work on a no-polish manicure

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,357 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

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Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: Our top pick. A 4.8 average holding steady across 1,357 reviews, the largest well-rated base on this page, backed by loyal, years-long customers.

Website +9718006227 Directions

City Walk - Building 11A - 2 Happiness St - Al Wasl - Dubai

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

NStyle Beauty Lounge

4.41,672 Google reviews

NStyle Beauty Lounge operates from Dubai Mall and runs a broad ladies' salon menu spanning nails, hair, lashes, brows, face and body treatments. It positions itself as a one-stop beauty destination across Dubai and Sharjah, with package deals like buy-five-get-one-free built into its regular offers.

What people praise

Some customers report satisfying, detail-oriented manicure appointments
Wide service menu beyond just nails in one visit
Central Dubai Mall location

Worth knowing

Multiple reviews describe gel polish lifting or breaking within days
Some customers report pricing that did not match what was listed online

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume1,672 · 96th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

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Rating breakdown82% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed salon on this page by a wide margin, at 1,672, but it ranks lowest here because its 4.4 average reflects real complaints about polish durability and pricing clarity.

Website +97143398414 Directions

Dubai Mall, 1st Level Downtown - Dubai

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

JOSÉPHINE NAILS Dubai

4.8720 Google reviews

Josephine Nails is a Business Bay salon founded by a Belgian nail master and trainer who brought 15 years of experience to Dubai. The salon's own description leans on a French approach to manicures, alongside threading, waxing, feet treatments and home-massage add-ons, and it operates seven days a week from 10am to 9pm.

What people praise

Long-term clients describe the founder and team as attentive and skilled
Praise for clean gel nail designs and manicure finish
Sterile, polite service described by some reviewers

Worth knowing

Several reviews describe rushed pedicures and unclear communication on timing
A few customers reported being turned away or rushed for arriving even slightly late

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume720 · 81th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: Ties for the top rating at 4.8, on about half the review volume of our number-one pick. Strong for manicures specifically, with pedicure experiences more mixed in recent reviews.

Website +971521704286 Directions

Business Bay - Bay Square - Dubai

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Jadore Beauty Salon

4.5569 Google reviews

Jadore Beauty Salon sits on Sheikh Zayed Road in DIFC and covers a full beauty menu: haircuts and colour, facials, makeup, nail services and spa treatments. It presents itself as a sanctuary-style salon aimed at combining several beauty needs in one appointment, with online booking through Fresha.

What people praise

Frequent praise for specific nail and hair technicians by name
Clean, welcoming atmosphere noted repeatedly
Long-standing regulars, some citing two-plus years with the same stylists

Worth knowing

One detailed review described a disappointing pedicure and manicure experience with a mismatched technician
A hair review flagged an issue unrelated to nail services

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume569 · 73th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: A solid mid-pack pick at 4.5 across 569 reviews. Best if you want nails and hair handled in the same visit, though the pedicure experience looks less consistent than the manicure side.

Website Book now +971509703706 Directions

Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center Second - DIFC - Dubai

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

24Beauty Hair And Beauty Services

4.9210 Google reviews

24Beauty is a home-service salon covering hair, makeup, nails, massage and lashes across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, available around the clock rather than from a fixed shop. Bookings run through its own app or site, with technicians dispatched to the client's location.

What people praise

Fast turnaround, with one reviewer noting a technician arrived within the hour
Convenient for those who want to skip Dubai traffic
High praise for specific technicians on both hair and nails

Worth knowing

Smaller review base, so results are less proven at scale than the salon-based picks above

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume210 · 50th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The highest rating on this page at 4.9, though on the smallest base of 210 reviews. The pick if convenience of a home visit outweighs a longer track record.

Website +971555315392 Directions

Al kharbash Tower - 4 floor Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center First - Dubai

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How we score each salon

Every number on this page comes from public Google data, not opinion or payment. Rating is the salon’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against the other manicure salons in Dubai. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over a thousand reviews counts for more than a 4.9 from a couple hundred. Recency tracks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No salon can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a manicure cost in Dubai? (2026)

Manicure pricing in Dubai varies widely by neighbourhood, salon tier and whether you choose a classic polish, gel, or nail extensions, and we don’t have a cited local pricing source we trust enough to publish a table. One review on this page mentioned a quoted price of AED 500 to 600 for a treatment with add-ons, and another described a hard gel manicure quoted at AED 750 before being reduced, so ask for the full price of your exact service before you sit down.

Manicure salons across Dubai

The salons above are spread across Al Wasl, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and Sheikh Zayed Road, covering most of the city’s central corridor. Searching for a manicure near me in Dubai? Each listing shows a live phone number and address, so you can check hours and book at the branch closest to you.

What to ask before you book a manicure

Is the full price of my exact service confirmed before I sit down?
Are tools sterilized or single-use between clients?
How long does the gel or polish typically last before it needs a touch-up?
Can I request a specific technician?
Is there a cancellation or late policy I should know about?
What is included if I book a package versus a single service?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these manicure salons?

We started from the manicure and nail salons in Dubai with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score each salon above.

Are these rankings paid?

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

How often is this updated?

The data on this page carries a verified date of July 2026. We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

How much does a manicure cost in Dubai?

Pricing depends heavily on the salon, the service (classic polish, gel, or extensions) and any add-ons. Confirm the full price for your exact service before your appointment starts.

Should I book ahead or can I walk in?

Most of the salons above take walk-ins for standard manicures, but booking ahead is safer for weekends, holidays or if you want a specific technician.

What is the difference between the top-rated salon and the most-reviewed one?

N.Bar has the strongest combination of rating and volume on this page. NStyle has more total reviews, but a lower average, driven partly by complaints about polish durability and pricing.

The bottom line

N.Bar City Walk is the safest default here, with the best balance of a high rating and a large, consistent review base. Whichever salon you pick, confirm the exact price of your service before you start, since more than one review on this page flagged a mismatch between quoted and final prices.

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