Low cost
Customers repeatedly describe the haircuts and grooming services as unusually affordable, with AED 5 mentioned for a haircut.
LookWell Gents Salon
Al Nahda
LookWell Gents Salon is a budget barber shop in Al Nahda for straightforward grooming, especially quick haircuts and shaves. Reviews show why the low price attracts regulars, but the experience can vary sharply: some customers praise clean, precise work, while others report rushed cuts and long waits.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
178 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Clean shop
A recent review describes the shop as clean, well maintained and staffed by friendly professionals.
Many seats
The salon has been described as having 18 seats, giving it more capacity than a small neighbourhood barber.
Skilled cuts
Some customers report accurate, attentive haircuts, including one reviewer whose requested style was understood exactly.
Hygiene noted
Several customers specifically mention hygiene being maintained alongside the low pricing.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid Sundays. Try a quieter day or time if possible; Sundays are specifically described as very rushed.
Allow time. Do not rely on a quick visit during busy periods: one morning review reported a one-hour queue.
Choose carefully. Ask which barber is handling your cut if possible; one review says choosing a good hairdresser is difficult.
Clarify styles. Explain a detailed style clearly before the cut, especially a fade, as one customer said the result was completed in three minutes.
Check symmetry. If booking beard shaping, check both sides before leaving because one reviewer reported visibly mismatched results.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Blue 3 Tower
Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Shaving
Shaving is mentioned as a separate low-cost grooming service alongside haircuts.
Beard trimming
Customers mention beard trimming as another basic service available at the salon.
Head massage
Head massage appears in reviews as an add-on grooming treatment, though one customer said it was brief.
Facial treatments
Facial treatments are mentioned among the salon’s low-cost grooming options.
Common Concerns
Long waits
Waiting can be severe: one customer waited from 10:45 pm until 12:30 am for a haircut.
Rushed work
Multiple reviews say barbers hurry through cuts; one customer reported a haircut finished in three minutes.
Uneven shaping
A detailed complaint describes beard shaping with mismatched sides and no attention to symmetry.
Skill varies
Reviewers report frequent staff changes and inconsistent barbering ability, so results depend on who is serving you.
Weekend crowds
The salon is often crowded, particularly on Sundays and weekends, despite its large number of seats.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
5 dhs
shaving and hair cut
“Cheapest hair cut in al nahda 2, I used to pay 52 dhs for shaving and hair cut, now only 5dhs for haircut 5 dhs for shaving”Google review · August 2023
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The Bottom Line
LookWell Gents Salon is a low-cost barber shop in Al Nahda where customers go mainly for quick haircuts, shaving and beard trimming. Reviews also mention head massage and facial treatments, making it more of a basic grooming stop than a premium styling salon. The standout reason to consider it is price: customers repeatedly describe AED 5 services and decent results when the right barber is available.
Quality is not consistent. Some recent visitors found the shop clean, well maintained and professional, while others describe rushed work, uneven beard shaping and haircuts that did not match the requested style. One customer said a drop fade was handled in three minutes; another reported left and right sides ending at different heights.
A recent review attributes older complaints to previous management and says the staff and shop have since changed, but the wider review history still shows a sharp divide in experiences. Expect crowds, especially on Sundays and weekends, and do not assume the low price guarantees a fast visit. Reviews mention queues of around an hour in the morning and an extreme late-night wait from 10:45 pm to 12:30 am.
If your cut is detailed or symmetry matters, allow extra time, explain the style carefully and check the finish before leaving.