Precise nails
Reviews repeatedly describe neat, clean and detailed manicures that match the requested shape, colour and finish.
Metanoia Beauty Salon | Russian Salon
Nad Al Sheba
Metanoia Beauty Salon is a Russian beauty salon in Nad Al Sheba, with a strong focus on detailed manicures and pedicures. Reviews also highlight lash extensions and a calm, welcoming setting, making it a useful choice for polished nails or a broader beauty appointment.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
143 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Long-lasting sets
One visitor said their manicure stayed intact into the third week, with only normal nail growth showing.
Russian pedicure
The Russian gel smart pedicure and Russian manicure-pedicure combinations are specifically praised by customers.
Welcoming team
Customers mention warm welcomes, friendly practitioners and a receptionist who remembered returning clients.
Lash expertise
A lash customer described discussing the desired style beforehand and being delighted with the resulting extensions.
Broader treatments
Reviews also mention successful waxing, massage and blow-dry appointments alongside nail services.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm pricing. Before starting, confirm whether nail cleaning is included and clarify gel polish versus extensions; one visit involved an unexpected budget increase.
Explain haircut. If booking hair, repeat the exact trim and layering request before work begins, as one customer received layers they had not asked for.
Ask for options. If you prefer a non-gel treatment, ask about the Japanese manicure and pedicure, described as using no gel or polish.
Check seating. For a combined manicure and pedicure, check the current pedicure seating first; one review found it uncomfortable for doing both together.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Azizi Riviera - Shop22,Building 8
Al Merkadh - Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
BIAB appointment
A first BIAB visit was described as thorough, professional and finished with beautiful nails.
Gel extensions
A full set of gel extensions was described as clean, precise and elegant.
Common Concerns
Haircut risk
One customer asked for a slight trim but received unwanted layers from the middle of the head and an uneven result.
Rough manicure
A customer reported painful filing, a cut cuticle and difficulty getting antiseptic promptly after bleeding.
Seating issue
One review says the pedicure seating was uncomfortable and made a simultaneous manicure-pedicure difficult.
Unexpected charges
Customers reported separate charges for nail cleaning and confusion between gel polish and extensions.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 135
fingernail clean
“I was very unhappy that they wanted to charge me AED 135 for ONLY a clean”Google review · December 2025
97 dirhams
fingernail clean
“The receptionist spoke to her manager and eventually got it down to 97 dirhams, but I still think that is way too expensive for a fingernail “clean” considering the bad experience I had with their practitioner”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Metanoia is a Russian beauty salon in Nad Al Sheba that reviewers return to mainly for meticulous nails. You can book a Russian manicure, Russian gel smart pedicure, BIAB, gel extensions or lash extensions; customers often mention clean shaping, precise cuticle work and colours that remain tidy for weeks. One visitor said a manicure was still intact in its third week, aside from normal growth.
The atmosphere is a consistent part of the appeal. Reviews describe a cozy, modern, clean and relaxing salon with friendly staff, comfortable chairs and a warm welcome for repeat clients. Beyond nails, customers have also reported good results from waxing, massage, blow-dry appointments and lash extensions, with the lash style discussed before treatment.
There are a few things to clarify before booking. One customer reported an unwanted, uneven layered haircut after requesting only a slight trim. Another described a rough manicure that cut the cuticle, while a separate review found the pedicure seating uncomfortable for simultaneous services.
Pricing also caused confusion: customers mentioned separate nail-cleaning charges and a difference between gel polish and extensions. Confirm the exact treatment, inclusions and total before work begins.