Careful listening
Several reviews say barbers follow instructions closely and deliver the requested haircut without rushing.
The Barbershop, Mira Town
Dubai South
The Barbershop in Dubai South is a convenient community barber for haircuts, beard trims and shaves, with reviews describing a relaxed atmosphere and several barbers who listen carefully. Family visits can work well, especially for children, but the quality and pricing appear to vary by barber and service.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
133 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Child friendly
Multiple customers report good experiences with children, including trend-aware cuts and coloured spray.
Relaxed setting
Customers describe the shop as comfortable, welcoming and easygoing rather than purely transactional.
Convenient location
Being inside the community makes it a handy option for nearby residents.
Strong beard work
Beard trims are a recurring reason customers return, with reviews calling the service professional.
Good recovery
One customer says a barber successfully corrected a poor haircut from an earlier visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book weekends. Book ahead on weekends, when the shop can get busy and waiting is more likely.
Confirm pricing. Before a limited service such as neck cleaning, confirm whether it will be billed as a full haircut.
Show references. Explain the cut clearly and check that the barber understands your requested style before starting.
Allow time. If you step out during a quoted wait, return promptly and confirm your place in the queue.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mira Town Center
Al Yalayis 1, 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 |
Popular Mentions
Skin fade
Skin fades are requested by customers, although one review specifically reported an unsatisfactory result.
Shave
Shaves are mentioned positively alongside beard grooming and hygiene.
Nose wax
Nose waxing is available as an extra, though one customer warned that it hurts.
Common Concerns
Uneven quality
Reviews range from precise fades and trims to uneven, rushed cuts, so the result is not consistently reliable.
Childcare risk
At least one parent reported a messy, uneven haircut for a one-and-a-half-year-old despite asking about children’s experience.
Price concerns
Some customers consider the shop expensive, including reports of high charges for basic children’s haircuts.
Queue issues
Waits and queue handling have caused frustration, including a customer losing their place after stepping outside briefly.
Disposable cover
A review criticised the small plastic covering used during a haircut, with hair falling onto the customer’s legs and shoes.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
145 AED
10-year old boy haircut
“Entered the shop as a man, paid 145 AED for a 10-year old boy haircut!”Google review · July 2024
85 AED
basic haircut
“On what basis you charged my 12 years son 85 AED for a very basic haircut????”Google review · April 2023
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The Bottom Line
The Barbershop, Mira Town is a community barber in Dubai South where customers come for haircuts, beard trims, shaves and occasional extras such as nose waxing. The strongest pattern in the reviews is personal service from barbers who listen, do not rush and can produce precise modern cuts. Beard trims are a regular choice for some customers, while the atmosphere is often described as quiet, relaxed and welcoming.
Families may find it useful: several reviews say the team handles children well, and one long-term customer mentions coloured spray for a child’s haircut. That said, children’s results are not guaranteed; another parent described a very uneven cut for a one-and-a-half-year-old and had to visit another shop for a correction. The main caution is inconsistency.
Reviews describe everything from excellent fades and careful beard work to bowl cuts, uneven sides and barbers who rushed or ignored instructions. Prices also attract complaints, particularly for basic children’s haircuts and combined hair-and-beard services. Confirm exactly what is included before a limited request such as neck cleaning, and ask for the price upfront.
Weekend booking is sensible because the shop can get busy, while queue handling has occasionally frustrated customers.