Tailored facials
Facial consultations focus on individual skin concerns and treatment goals rather than using the same routine for everyone.
Essa Beauty
JLT Cluster J
Essa Beauty is a polished salon in JLT Cluster J, known especially for tailored facials and carefully done manicures and pedicures. Reviews also describe a calm setting, thoughtful therapists and service that feels more personal than a quick beauty stop.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
362 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Relaxing extras
Some facials include back, neck, head and shoulder massage, turning a skincare appointment into a longer relaxation treatment.
Durable nails
A BIAB gel manicure and pedicure reportedly stayed intact through a month of travel without lifting.
Gentle waxing
A reviewer with sensitive skin experienced waxing without the redness and irritation they had encountered elsewhere.
Comfortable setting
The nail area has large comfortable chairs, underwater video and music, with some reviews also mentioning a VIP room.
Service recovery
When two nails chipped after about 10 days, the salon fitted the customer in and redid the full set at no charge.
Easy parking
One visitor specifically found parking straightforward, a useful advantage in JLT where parking can be difficult.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve popular manicure, pedicure and waxing slots in advance; one reviewer said they fill up fast.
Try walk-ins. For a simple manicure, a midday walk-in may work: one customer was seen immediately.
Discuss goals. Explain your skin concerns during the consultation so the facial can be tailored to your individual goals.
Allow time. If you want a facial with massage, allow extra time; one visitor enjoyed a two-hour facial followed by massage.
Check parking. Ask about parking or allow extra arrival time, since availability in JLT is not always straightforward.
Ask about options. If nail products matter to you, ask about breathable and toxic-safe polish choices before your appointment.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Gold Crest Views 2 - Lake Level
Al Thanyah Fifth - JLT Cluster J, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Yoga Facial
A distinctive facial treatment described as both relaxing and beneficial, with customers reporting a refreshed feeling afterward.
Image Prescriptive facial
A skin-focused facial that a customer said left their skin feeling fresh and glowing.
Dermalogica facials
Dermalogica facials are mentioned alongside microneedling as repeat skincare treatments with consistently good experiences.
BIAB Gel mani pedi
A named nail combination praised for efficient service and lasting results during a month of travel.
dip-in manicure
Dip-in manicures are highlighted for beautiful, long-lasting results.
Common Concerns
JLT parking
Parking is not consistently easy in JLT, so the convenience may depend on when you arrive.
Nail pricing
One reviewer found the salon slightly more expensive than other nail salons, though they still considered it worthwhile.
Extraction soreness
Manual facial extraction can be uncomfortable before the relaxing massage portion of the treatment.
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The Bottom Line
Essa Beauty is a full-service salon in JLT Cluster J, with the strongest review pattern around facials, manicures and pedicures. You can book a skin-focused facial, try the unusual Yoga Facial or facial yoga massage, or come in for BIAB gel nails and a pedicure. The consistent theme is careful work rather than rushed appointments.
Facials are often tailored after a consultation, with therapists discussing specific skin concerns and, in some treatments, adding back, neck, head and shoulder massage. Reviews also mention Dermalogica facials, microneedling and skincare advice. For nails, customers highlight durable BIAB results, dip-in manicures and detailed nail art.
Waxing reviews describe a gentle approach that helped a sensitive-skinned customer avoid irritation. The salon is described as clean, modern, calm and luxurious, with large comfortable nail chairs, underwater video and music, complimentary drinks, and a VIP-room option. Booking replies are reported to be quick, while one customer managed a midday walk-in for a simple manicure.
Still, popular technicians and treatments can fill quickly, so booking ahead is sensible. Parking is sometimes difficult in JLT. One review reported a simple no-gel manicure at 75 Dhs; another found nail services slightly dearer than elsewhere.