City views
The 15th-floor Midtown setting gives haircuts a striking Business Bay and Dubai skyline backdrop.
SKILLS Barbershop Dubai
Business Bay
SKILLS Barbershop is a men's grooming salon in Business Bay, Dubai, built around detailed haircuts and beard work. Customers also mention the full-service feel: hair washes before and after a cut, facial treatments, and a 15th-floor view that makes an appointment feel more like a grooming session than a quick trim.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
238 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Detailed cuts
Reviews describe careful fades, finishing work, and stylists taking time rather than rushing through the haircut.
Hair washes
A hair wash before the cut and another at the end add a clean, fresh finish to the appointment.
Clean setting
One recent customer specifically praised the cleanliness of the tools, seating areas, and overall salon.
Extra treatments
Customers mention facial treatments, scalp massage, head and neck massages, and nail care alongside hair services.
Flexible bookings
Reviews include successful walk-ins and staff fitting in a delayed traveller despite a packed schedule.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Call before visiting, especially if you want a particular stylist or appointment time.
Confirm prices. Ask for the current haircut price when booking; one long-term customer reported a change from 150 to 250 AED.
Discuss curls. If you have wavy or curly hair, explain that you want to keep its texture and confirm the styling approach first.
Check policy. Do not bring children without confirming the policy, as one review says children are not permitted.
Explain clearly. Give detailed instructions and ask the stylist to confirm the intended shape before the cut begins.
Try walking in. A walk-in was fitted in before another appointment, so it may be worth asking at quieter moments, though booking remains safer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Clover Bay Tower - 15th Floor - 1504 Marasi Dr
Business Bay, 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
Manicure and pedicure service
Nail care is available alongside the men's grooming services, with reviews describing gentle manicure and pedicure experiences.
Hair braided
Hair braiding is another reviewed service, described as neat, gentle, and carefully organised.
Common Concerns
High pricing
Several customers felt the pricing was not justified, including a report of a haircut rising from 150 to 250 AED.
Curly hair
One customer with curly hair said the barber pushed straightening and did not know how to style curls.
Uneven results
A review reported that a requested evening-out cut remained uneven and needed extra morning styling.
Child policy
Children are not allowed, and one customer with an eight-year-old daughter said no alternative was offered.
Product pressure
One customer found repeated promotion of keratin and other treatments intrusive during the haircut.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150 to 250 aed
haircut
“But very upset today to hear that the asking price for a haircut just went up from 150 to 250 aed”Google review · June 2022
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The Bottom Line
SKILLS Barbershop is a men's grooming salon in Business Bay, Dubai, where customers come for haircuts, fades, beard trims, and a more drawn-out grooming experience. Reviews repeatedly mention careful consultation and finishing work rather than a rushed cut. The salon's setting is part of the appeal: one recent visitor described a 15th-floor Midtown view over Business Bay, while older reviews mention a private, well-designed space with music and a relaxed atmosphere.
The service can extend beyond the haircut. Customers describe hair washing before and after a cut, facial treatment, scalp massage, and head and neck massages. Manicure and pedicure services also appear in the reviews, as does hair braiding.
Cleanliness is another consistent strength, with one customer specifically noting well-maintained tools and seating areas. There are important caveats. Prices are higher than an average barbershop, and a long-term customer reported a haircut increase from 150 to 250 AED.
Results are not universally consistent: one reviewer disliked a senior stylist's work, while another with curly hair felt pushed toward straightening and left with an uneven cut. Children are not allowed, according to one review. Book ahead, confirm the current price, and discuss your exact hair texture and desired style before starting.