Skin fades
A review says the skin fade was consistently done right, with the barber taking time over the finish.
MARSEILLE GENTS SALON
Business Bay
Marseille Gents Salon is a men’s grooming barbershop in Business Bay, with reviews highlighting haircuts, beard trims and close shaves. It is worth considering for a quick haircut-and-beard visit, though experiences vary on pricing, communication and queue handling.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
114 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Clean tools
One customer specifically noted that the tools and accessories were sanitised, alongside a fresh, clean salon.
Fast visits
Haircut-and-beard appointments can be completed in around 20 minutes according to one customer.
Close shaves
A customer reported an excellent shave and beard trim, describing the service as fast and polite.
Hot tissue
The hot tissue treatment was singled out as the most relaxing part of one visit.
Nearby parking
One visitor said parking was available directly beside the salon.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring a photo. Show a reference photo or use clear signs when explaining the cut; one review found this helped overcome a language barrier.
Confirm extras. Ask whether hair washing is included before the cut, as one customer specifically reported that it was not.
Check pricing. Confirm the price and what the service includes before starting, since reported haircut prices and value assessments vary.
Allow buffer. If timing matters, leave extra room rather than relying on a short wait estimate; one visitor waited nearly 30 minutes.
Use nearby parking. Drivers can look for parking beside the salon, as one visitor reported finding it directly next to the shop.
Plan the visit
Practical details
U Bora Towers - Commercial Tower - 30, Marasi Drive Street - Floor Shop 08 - 1 G
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Queue handling
One customer was passed over in the queue, was quoted 10 minutes, then waited nearly 30 minutes before leaving.
Price mismatch
A customer felt AED 70 was too much for a ten-minute trim they considered mediocre rather than a full haircut.
Communication
Some customers found it difficult to explain their requested style in English, with one saying the result differed from the request.
Rough service
One review describes a very short hair wash, an uneven result and handling that felt too abrupt.
Payment incident
A customer said they were asked to get change and later saw the coins thrown on the floor.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40 AED
Beard Trim
“I had Beard Trim it cost me 40 AED”Google review · May 2024
AED 60
haircut
“AED 60 for a haircut is a fair price as well”Google review · November 2023
AED 70
haircut
“AED 70 for a haircut that was, at best, a 'trim' and not a full-on haircut and took at most 10 minutes and even then, the job was very medicore”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Marseille Gents Salon is a men’s grooming barbershop in Business Bay where customers come for haircuts, beard trims, skin fades and shaves. The strongest reviews focus on neat fades, careful beard work and quick appointments; one customer said his hair and beard were finished in 20 minutes. Cleanliness also comes through clearly, including a report that the tools and accessories were sanitised.
There is a useful range of grooming touches beyond a basic cut. Reviews mention excellent shaves and beard trims, a hot tissue treatment, hair washing and styling with gel. Some repeat visitors describe the service as friendly, efficient and consistent, while others had very different experiences with the final style or the way the service was delivered.
Go in with a reference photo, especially if you want a particular shape or fade. Confirm the price and whether washing is included before the barber starts: reported haircut prices range from AED 60 to AED 150, while a beard trim was reported at AED 40. Queue handling has also been uneven, so leave time for a possible wait.
Parking was reported beside the salon.