Patient service
Several parents say the team handles young children calmly, including a three-year-old who did not scream during the cut.
KIDO Caractere Kids Hair Salon | Kids Hair Cut - Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
KIDO Caractere is a kids-focused hair salon in Downtown Dubai, offering children’s haircuts and first-haircut experiences. Reviews highlight patient stylists, playful car-shaped chairs and quick cuts that help young children stay comfortable.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
293 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Playful chairs
Car-shaped seats, including racing cars and a boat, give children something engaging to focus on during the haircut.
First haircut
One family was allowed to make the first cut and received a sealed lock of hair with a certificate.
Quick cuts
A parent said a one-year-old’s haircut was completed before the child became bored.
Photo requests
The salon has accommodated parents who brought picture requests for their children’s hairstyles.
Regular visits
Some families report returning for years, including one family visiting for children’s haircuts for almost five years.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm pricing. Ask for the complete price before the service starts; one parent reported a French cut quote of 35 AED becoming a 100 AED bill.
Ask first-cut extras. For a first haircut, ask whether the salon still provides the parent-led first cut, sealed hair and certificate mentioned in one review.
Allow waiting time. If booking a specific barber, leave extra time or ask whether another available barber can take the appointment if delays arise.
Check toddler fit. If your child is one or younger, ask in advance about toddler handling, as reviews give sharply different accounts of infant experiences.
Bring a photo. Take a hairstyle reference if you have a specific look in mind; a parent said picture requests were accommodated.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unit LG - 170 - Unit LG - 170 - 2 - 2 Financial Ctr St
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
First blow-dry
A daughter’s first blow-dry was mentioned as a successful styling experience.
Hair and nails
Reviews mention children visiting for both hair and nail services during a complete makeover.
French cut
A French cut for a child was specifically discussed in a review about quoted and final pricing.
Common Concerns
Upkeep concerns
One review reported an unpleasant smell, old car-style chairs and a messy washing station that did not appear clean.
Price disputes
Customers have reported being quoted one amount and charged more at payment, so the final total deserves checking.
Toddler mismatch
A review said the service did not show enough sympathy or special handling for a child aged one or younger.
Safety complaint
One parent reported that a child’s ear was cut and that antiseptic wipes were unavailable afterward.
Waiting issues
A customer with an appointment said the salon did not accommodate them promptly when their assigned barber was late.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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boys haircut
“Nice hair cut for kids, price for boys aed65 which is good”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
KIDO Caractere is a children’s hair salon in Downtown Dubai where families come for regular kids’ haircuts, first haircuts, styling and occasional extras such as a first blow-dry or hair-and-nails visit. The car-shaped chairs are a practical distraction for children, and one family received a certificate and sealed lock of hair after a first cut. The strongest pattern in the reviews is patient, child-friendly service.
Parents describe quick cuts, calm handling and children staying settled, with some families returning for years. Picture-based hairstyle requests have also been accommodated, which is useful if you already know the look you want. There are important caveats.
A few reviews report poor upkeep, including an unpleasant smell, old or unclean-looking car chairs and a messy washing station. Others describe unexpected price changes, waiting problems and one reported ear injury. Experiences with babies and toddlers are mixed: some parents were pleased with a fast one-year-old haircut, while another review strongly advised against the salon for children aged one or younger.
Ask for the full price before starting, confirm how a first-haircut package works, and allow extra time if you have a specific appointment.