Attentive cuts
Barbers are praised for listening carefully, suggesting suitable styles and delivering precise results.
Matinée Gents Salon
Umm Hurair
Matinée Gents Salon is a men’s grooming salon in Umm Hurair offering hair, skin and nail services. Reviews most often highlight precise haircuts, beard shaping and a friendly team, with several customers returning regularly for consistent barber work.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
372 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beard shaping
Customers mention clean, face-suited beard shaping alongside their haircuts.
Skilled team
Reviews credit several barbers with detailed, reliable work rather than just one standout stylist.
Clean setting
One review describes the salon as clean, modern and well-organized, with a relaxing atmosphere.
Accommodating staff
The receptionist and wider team are described as polite, friendly and accommodating.
Quick service
A customer says their haircut was completed to their needs in 20 minutes.
Nearby parking
A first-time visitor reported ample parking next to the salon.
Repeat visits
Some customers travel well beyond their local area or return weekly because they trust the results.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm timing. If you are booking multiple services, confirm the appointment order and expected wait before starting anything else.
Set boundaries. State which services you actually want and ask for charges before accepting add-ons such as waxing or a facial.
Book ahead. Calling to reserve a preferred time may help, especially if you need a particular stylist or have a tight schedule.
Check finish. Before leaving, inspect the beard and ask for a final clean-up or a mirror check if the finish looks uneven.
Ask guarantee. For keratin, clarify how long results should last and how any promised redo will be handled before paying.
Use parking. If you are driving, a review reports ample parking directly next to the salon.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Umm Hurair Building - Exit 1, Burjuman Metro - Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St
Umm Hurair First - Umm Hurair 1, 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
Beard trim
Beard trims are often paired with haircuts, with some customers specifically praising neat, face-suited shaping.
Clean fade
One customer specifically received a clean fade with sharp lines and close attention to detail.
Keratin treatment
Keratin treatment is mentioned as an option, though one customer reported that the result lasted less than a week.
Pedicure and manicure
The salon also handles pedicure and manicure appointments, although one customer reported a long wait for them.
Facials
Facials appear among the grooming and body-care services mentioned by returning customers.
Common Concerns
Poor timing
One customer waited nearly an hour, then learned another appointment had been taken for the pedicure.
Service pressure
A customer with limited time says staff repeatedly pushed waxing and facial services during the wait.
Uneven beard trim
One review reports beard hairs left at different lengths and says the area was not cleaned afterward.
Keratin concern
A customer says a AED 200 keratin treatment lasted less than a week and messages were ignored.
Rushed haircut
One family visit felt hurried, with no hair massage or back-of-head mirror check and work needing a later fix.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
200 AED
keratin treatment
“I did keratin treatment here and I paid 200 AED for that”Google review · June 2025
20 dirhams
beard
“Very bad service here I paid 20 dirhams and they made my beard as if I had not made it”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
Matinée Gents Salon in Umm Hurair covers men’s grooming beyond a basic cut: reviews mention haircuts, beard trims, clean fades, facials and nail services. The strongest pattern is barber work that follows the customer’s instructions. Several visitors describe careful consultation, precise finishing and beard shaping suited to the face, while repeat customers return weekly or travel considerable distances for familiar results.
The setting is generally described as clean, modern and comfortable, and the team is often called friendly, professional and accommodating. A first-time visitor also reported ample parking beside the salon. Some reviews suggest appointments can be handled quickly, including one haircut completed in 20 minutes, but that is not the whole story.
Timing and consistency deserve attention. One customer waiting for a pedicure was delayed nearly an hour, faced repeated suggestions for extra services, and left after paying AED 100 without clear charge details. Other reviews describe a rushed haircut, an uneven AED 20 beard service and a AED 200 keratin treatment that lasted less than a week.
For a smoother visit, confirm the booking sequence, price and expected finish before starting; inspect the cut or beard trim before leaving. Keratin customers should also clarify any redo promise in advance.