Detailed cuts
Barbers are praised for listening closely, producing clean fades and sharp lines, and taking time over the finish.
Barber Society - Gents Salon Al Qusais
Al Qusais
Barber Society is a vintage-themed gent’s barber shop in Al Qusais, where customers come for detailed haircuts and beard work. Reviews also highlight the hot towel shave, clean interiors and a relaxed, professional atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
221 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hot towel shave
The hot towel shave is a recurring highlight, often paired with a beard trim, scrub or other grooming work.
Clean setting
Several reviews mention a clean environment, hygiene standards and a pleasing vintage-style interior.
Design work
One customer said the team listened to a haircut design they had wanted for years and executed it at a reasonable price.
Relaxed atmosphere
Jazz music, welcoming staff and a calm setting make the grooming session feel less rushed than a basic trim.
Family visits
Reviews include a positive visit involving a son and brother, suggesting the salon can work for family haircut trips.
Appointment option
Advance booking is available and one long-term customer says it significantly saves time.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Book in advance if you want to save time; a long-term customer specifically says appointments help avoid delays.
Bring references. If you want a specific design, show the barber an example and explain it clearly; one review says this approach worked well.
Ask locally. Workers in nearby shops should ask about the reported special haircut discount before paying the regular charge.
Check water. During a wash, check the water temperature yourself after one customer reported it was piping hot on a second wash.
Parking available. A review mentions parking, so driving appears workable; allow time to navigate the salon area on arrival.
Use side entrance. The salon has a separate entrance through the nearby car service station side, which may help when combining errands.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1 Shop - 13 Baghdad Street - near Lallumma’s Restaurant
Al Qusais, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
facial
Facials are mentioned alongside beard shaving as part of a broader grooming visit.
head massage
One review specifically mentions head massage as part of the barber’s styling work.
coffee
One customer mentions coffee as an extra touch during the salon experience.
Common Concerns
Management concerns
One recent review says the facility is good but feels poorly managed and too focused on earnings over customer happiness.
Water incident
A customer reported piping-hot water during a second wash and was unhappy with the response from staff and management.
Mixed consistency
While most reviews are positive, one customer described the service and work quality as average despite liking the interior.
Brand transition
A former regular said the experience declined after the change from Chopshop to Barber Society, though other reviews remain positive.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
50 AED
haircut
“They also offer a special haircut discount for only 50 AED for workers in nearby shops, which is amazing”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Barber Society is a vintage-themed gent’s barber shop in Al Qusais, with reviews pointing to careful haircuts, beard trims and a notably popular hot towel shave. Customers describe barbers who listen to the requested style, take time over fades and lines, and can handle more ambitious haircut designs rather than rushing through a standard cut. The setting is part of the appeal.
Reviews mention a clean environment, hygiene standards, jazz music and a calm, welcoming feel. Beard services can include a trim, hot towel and scrub, while other customers mention facials, head massage and a full haircut-and-shave session. Advance appointments are available and may save time.
One review also mentions parking and a separate entrance via the nearby car service station side; workers in nearby shops reported a 50 AED haircut discount. The feedback is not uniformly smooth. One customer complained about weak management, while another reported piping-hot water during a wash and felt the response was unprofessional.
A former regular also felt the service declined after the change from Chopshop to Barber Society. Most recent reviews are favourable, but first-time visitors should communicate their preferred style clearly and check wash-water temperature.