Sharp Cuts
Reviews highlight clean fades, sharp finishes and beard trims shaped with close attention to the requested style.
Mantis - Best Barbershop in Business Bay
Business Bay
Mantis is a gents salon and barbershop in Business Bay, known in reviews for precise haircuts, fades and beard trims. It also has a dedicated manicure and pedicure service, making it useful for a fuller grooming appointment rather than just a quick haircut.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
134 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Nail Care
Manicure and pedicure appointments are repeatedly described as clean, precise, professional and relaxing.
Easy Booking
The app lets customers browse services, check clear pricing and book appointments quickly without confusion.
Free Parking
Several customers mention free or easy underground parking, which removes some of the usual Business Bay hassle.
Organised Space
Customers describe the salon as clean, modern, spacious and well organised, with a comfortable grooming atmosphere.
Tips for a Better Visit
Use Fresha. Book through the Fresha app to see the services and pricing clearly before confirming your appointment.
Confirm Dates. If you buy a package, confirm its exact start and end dates in writing before booking the final visit.
State Preferences. Be explicit about your requested style and confirm the barber understands, especially for a low tapered fade or specialist hair type.
Check Blades. Before a shave or beard trim, clarify whether a blade will be used on sensitive areas such as the cheekbone.
Allow Time. Avoid tight schedules for early appointments; one customer waited nearly 40 minutes after a 10:00 booking.
Confirm Parking. Parking is mentioned by several customers, but first-time visitors should confirm the access details with the salon.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor, Ontario Tower - Al Amal St
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Communication
One customer found the team difficult to reach and communicate with, particularly through messaging.
Blade Concerns
A reviewer reported a small cut and inflammation behind the ear, attributing it to blades that were not clean.
Late Opening
One appointment started late because the salon opened around 10:20 instead of the stated 10:00 opening time.
Style Mismatch
A customer with East Asian hair said the haircut was badly handled and needed another barber to correct it.
Package Dispute
A customer said a monthly promotion was treated as expired during an appointment despite earlier attempts to clarify the dates.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
160 AED
haircut and beard
“Very disappointed with the customer service! 160 AED for haircut and beard!!”Google review · August 2025
300 AED
month promotion
“I paid for the 300 AED month promotion starting on the 24 July, so in my head I thought I was getting this until the 24 August, at least until 23 August”Google review · August 2025
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The Bottom Line
Mantis is a gents salon and barbershop in Business Bay where reviews most consistently point to careful haircuts, fades and beard trims, with nail appointments as a useful add-on. Customers describe a clean, modern, organised setting and a polished experience rather than a quick walk-in cut. The strongest pattern is technical consistency: reviewers mention sharp fades, detail-focused cuts and beard styling that matched what they asked for.
Manicure and pedicure work also gets repeated praise, and one customer highlighted a relaxing head massage. The Fresha app is useful for checking services, seeing clear pricing and booking without back-and-forth. Convenience is another plus.
Several reviews mention free or easy underground parking, while one first-time visitor arrived by Uber from the main road. Regular clients can look at the monthly package with unlimited visits, although package dates and terms deserve checking before you rely on them. There are some important caveats.
Communication through WhatsApp was described as difficult, and one appointment involved a late opening and a delay locating the booking. Other reviewers reported irritation after an unwanted blade shave or a cut they believed involved an unclean blade. If your hair type or requested style needs specialist handling, explain it clearly before the cut and confirm the barber understands.