Careful pedicures
Several reviews describe gentle, precise pedicures, including ingrown-skin removal with minimal pain.
N.Bar Nail Spa & Salon The Circle Mall , JVC
Jumeirah Village Circle
N.Bar Nail Spa & Salon at The Circle Mall in Jumeirah Village Circle combines nail care with spa treatments. Reviews point to detailed manicures and pedicures, plus useful extras such as threading and face-sculpt massages that can be booked separately or added during a nail appointment.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
939 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Nail detail
Customers praise the technicians’ precision, including clean French manicures, nail art and carefully shaped nails.
Clear explanations
One customer appreciated having the nail-cleaning treatment explained clearly throughout, even without choosing polish.
Relaxing massages
Massage treatments receive strong praise, with reviewers describing the face-sculpt and foot massages as especially relaxing.
Neat threading
Threading is described as quick, gentle and neat, making it a practical add-on to a salon visit.
Colour choice
A reviewer specifically noted the salon’s wide range of colour options.
Welcoming service
Reception and treatment staff are often described as warm, organised and accommodating from booking through the appointment.
Clean setting
Multiple reviews mention a clean, welcoming salon and a relaxing treatment environment.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm pricing. Ask for a written total before gel removal, since one customer was quoted 109 AED after an unclear soft-gel versus hard-gel explanation.
Check durability. If booking gel, ask how long the finish should last and what is included; some reviews report peeling within a few days.
Speak up. Tell the therapist immediately if cuticle or foot work feels painful, as reviews include bleeding and soreness during treatments.
Combine treatments. For a longer pampering appointment, ask whether a face-sculpt massage can be added during your manicure or pedicure.
Share references. Bring a nail-art reference image if you have a specific look in mind; customers say the salon can reproduce shown designs.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor - next to Groomen Barbershop and Flormar Cosmetics, Circle Mall JVC
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Short wear
Some customers reported gel, hard gel and BIAB lifting, peeling or chipping within days to ten days.
Safety complaints
Reviews include reports of bleeding during cuticle or pedicure work, plus one customer alleging an infection after a gel manicure.
Unclear pricing
One visitor found the explanation for gel-removal pricing confusing and left rather than proceed.
Cramped layout
A returning customer described the interior service areas as old, extremely small and cramped.
Added charges
One hard-gel customer said removal, refill and design were charged separately, pushing the reported bill to 530 AED after a discount.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
109 AED
gel removal
“Nothing they explained sounded logical, and then they told me the removal would cost 109 AED”Google review · May 2026
Almost 400aed
hard gel nails
“Almost 400aed for hard gel nails and within a few days the edges lifted”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Bar at The Circle Mall is a nail spa and salon in Jumeirah Village Circle where customers come for manicures, pedicures, gel and nail-art work. Reviews are especially positive about detailed pedicures, clean French finishes, colour choice and the relaxed combination of nail treatments with massages. Threading is another practical option, and a face-sculpt massage can be booked on its own or during a manicure or pedicure.
The strongest experiences tend to mention careful technique and approachable service. One customer had nail care and treatment without polish and appreciated the professional cleaning and clear explanation throughout. Others describe gentle ingrown-skin removal, neat threading and foot massages that made the visit feel genuinely relaxing.
The salon is also often described as clean and welcoming. There is a meaningful quality caveat. Several reviewers say gel, hard gel or BIAB lifted, chipped or peeled within days or around ten days, while others reported painful cuticle work, bleeding or possible hygiene problems.
Pricing can also be unclear: one customer was quoted 109 AED for removal, and another reported paying 530 AED after a discount for a hard-gel manicure and pedicure. Confirm the exact service, inclusions and total before starting, and speak up if any treatment feels too aggressive.