The nightlife, the food, the culture, and the sun are most people’s top answers when asked why they are visiting the UAE.
However, with lockdown being enforced throughout the world, the opportunity to receive a haircut to tame those shaggy manes, remove those split ends and revitalise and reinvent those styles is one that is too good to miss for the incomer.
So where are those Abu Dhabi locations that are truly a cut above the rest? Whether you live in the capital or are just visiting, here are the best places to get a hair cut in Abu Dhabi.
Women
Glamour Hair Salon
Bringing the best in British hospitality to the UAE, Glamour Hair Salon has got all your hair needs covered. The first salon to launch Affinage Professional in the UAE, the Glam team provides hair cutting starting from Dhs270, hair treatments to reinvigorate damaged and dry hair from Dhs150 and hair styling for the big night out from Dhs75.
Open Sun – Tues 9am – 6pm, Wed – Sat 10am – 7pm. Al Raha Beach, Al Zeina (02 5559902), Al Ain Tower, Khalidiya, www.glamoursalonsuae.com (02 626 3003).
Beautyspot Salon
With a combination of knowledge, expertise and passion for hair, the Beautyspot Salon can take you from tired looking tourist to fabulous adventurer. From wash, cut and blowdrys at Dhs330 to t-section highlights from Dhs250, the team can deliver the TLC that your hair has been missing out on for the last few months.
Open daily 10am – 8.30pm Abu Dhabi Anantara Hotel (02 656 1149), Abu Dhabi Ladies Club (02 679 0299), Abu Dhabi Park Hyatt Hotel, www.beautyspot.me (02 407 1174).
Hairwaves Beauty Centre for Ladies
We all want a haircut that exudes confidence, class and matches are personality and at Hairwaves by Charbel, you can receive all this and so much more. Owner Charbel Doumit is a hairdressing superstar having his work featured at the likes of Paris Fashion Week. With hair styling, colouring, manicures, pedicures, waxing and much more available from the stunning salon, an appointment at Hairwaves Beauty Centre is not to be missed.
Open Sat – Tues 9am – 7pm. Corniche Road, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan Hotel by Rotana, www.hairwavesbycharbel.com (+971 2 681 9579).
Men
House of Barber
For most men when they go to the barbers they are looking for two things; a slick haircut and a barber with whom they can shoot the breeze. At this trendy spot, you will find what you’re looking for as the barbers work their magic and keep you entertained with their friendly, personable style.
Opens daily 10am-10pm Al Falah St (971 501 124229) Al Reem, www.houseofbarber.com (971 264 441 21).
Urban Male Lounge
Established in 2006, the (Urban Male Lounge) looks after all of a man’s grooming needs from a stylish haircut to pampering hands and feet. The Cut; a wash, cut and dry; is only Dhs105 with The Urban Look; for the man on the go; available at Dhs74. Located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, you will come out looking and feeling like a new man no matter where you are in the UAE.
Open daily from 10am-10pm. The Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island, other location: World Trade Centre, www.urbanmalelounge.com (+971 800 865).
Vintage Men’s Spa
Be it for yourself or your other half, shopping at the mall can be hectic. Why not take a well earned break by popping into one of the Vintage Men’s Spas in Abu Dhabi. The Express Hair Cut is set at Dhs60 but for an extra Dhs20 you can receive the Vintage Signature Hair Cut which includes shampoo and conditioning, blow dry and style, topped off with a relaxing neck and shoulder massage. Offering a variety of shaving, hair cutting, massage and facial treatments, Vintage Men’s Spa will rejuvenate you for the second half of your shopping spree.
Open Sun-Wed from 10am-10pm, Thu-Sat 10am-11pm. Al Wahda Mall, 2nd Floor Extension, (02 4452127), Khalidiyah Mall , www.vintagemenspasalonabudhabi.com (02 6672003).
