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SEPHORA MALL OF EMIRATES
Al Barsha
SEPHORA MALL OF EMIRATES is an upmarket cosmetics store in Al Barsha selling makeup, perfumes, beauty and skincare products. Reviews particularly highlight hands-on shade matching, skincare guidance and gift wrapping with perfume engraving.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
760 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shade matching
A face-scanning tool has been used to identify a suitable makeup shade, useful when choosing foundation.
Makeup tutorials
Some consultations include a full makeup application, product trials and practical tips for applying makeup.
Fragrance advice
A fragrance consultation can cover several options without rushing you into a choice.
Gift finishing
Gift purchases can receive careful wrapping, and one review specifically mentions perfume engraving as part of the experience.
Benefit brows
Benefit eyebrow shaping and trimming is a clearly mentioned in-store service, with one customer reporting a 99 AED charge.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check returns. Before paying or bringing an online order back, ask the cashier to explain the full return and payment policy.
Compare options. If a consultant redirects you to another brand, compare it with your original choice and ask about the return rules first.
Request space. If you prefer to browse independently, say so early; one review specifically describes employees approaching too persistently.
Allow time. Busy visits can still include detailed consultations, but plan extra time when the store is crowded rather than expecting a quick shop.
Plan the visit
Practical details
MALL, MALL OF THE EMIRATES - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, 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 – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Fenty foundation
A customer received careful help choosing a first Fenty foundation despite a crowded visit.
Paula’s Choice BHA Exfoliate
This was the exfoliating product one shopper originally came in looking for before considering another brand.
Clinique 3 Clarifying Lotion exfoliator
A shopper bought this Clinique exfoliator after being redirected from the original product they wanted.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair overnight cream + mask
This named Clinique skincare product was included in the same consultation and purchase.
eyebrows shaped and trimmed
Benefit eyebrow shaping and trimming is mentioned as a service customers return for.
Common Concerns
Return confusion
An online-order return took more than 20 minutes before the customer was told the payment policy had different requirements.
Gift-card error
One customer says incorrect expiry information from a cashier led to a gift-card balance being lost, with no follow-up email.
Unwanted help
At least one visitor found the sales approach intrusive and wanted to browse without employee attention.
Store disruption
A commercial shoot during opening hours moved customers twice and blocked the wrapping area, making browsing uncomfortable.
Sales pressure
One shopper felt steered from Paula’s Choice toward more expensive Clinique products and later struggled to return them.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 165
Paula’s Choice BHA Exfoliate
“I went in looking for Paula’s Choice BHA Exfoliate (AED 165) and Philosophy overnight moisturizer (which they don’t carry which is not a big deal at all”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
SEPHORA MALL OF EMIRATES is a cosmetics store in Al Barsha for makeup, perfumes, skincare and beauty products. The strongest reason to visit is the consultation experience: reviews mention first-time Fenty foundation shade selection, fragrance comparisons, full makeup application and device-based skin analysis. That makes the branch more useful than simply browsing shelves if you are unsure what suits you.
There are also thoughtful finishing touches for gifts. Customers describe perfume engraving, creative wrapping and neat packaging, while Benefit eyebrow shaping and trimming is reported at 99 AED. Named products mentioned in reviews include Paula’s Choice BHA Exfoliate, Clinique 3 Clarifying Lotion exfoliator and Clinique Smart Clinical Repair overnight cream + mask, though one shopper felt they were redirected toward Clinique and later could not return the products.
Service is inconsistent. Many reviews describe patient, knowledgeable advice, but another customer wanted to shop without being approached. A commercial shoot once blocked the wrapping area, and an online-order return took more than 20 minutes before a policy issue emerged.
Confirm return, exchange and gift-card terms before paying, especially if you are trying products for the first time. If you want a detailed consultation, allow extra time during busy periods.