Nail detail
A manicure review specifically praises careful cuticle cleaning and trimming, plus a neat discreet-pink gel finish.
The Salon Dubai | JA Ocean View Hotel JBR
Jumeirah Beach Residence
The Salon Dubai is a beauty salon inside JA Ocean View Hotel in Jumeirah Beach Residence. Customers come for detailed manicures and pedicures, as well as hair services such as extensions and styling, with easy booking available in person or through WhatsApp.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
209 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Gentle service
One customer with a painful damaged nail said the technician worked without hurting it, a useful sign for sensitive nails.
Extension work
Reviews describe hair extensions as lasting well, with customers highlighting the quality of the hair and products.
Easy booking
Appointments can be arranged either in person or through WhatsApp, which makes planning a visit straightforward.
Clean tools
One acrylic-nail review says each instrument was individually packed and sanitised.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm pricing. Before a hair appointment, confirm the final price for your hair length in writing, especially if you are visiting as a tourist.
Use WhatsApp. Message ahead through WhatsApp if you prefer not to arrange the appointment in person.
Bring photos. For acrylics, bring a reference image so the technician can match the shape or design you want.
Check durability. If booking gel, ask about the current redo policy and what happens if polish chips within the first week.
Mention injuries. Tell the technician about any foot or nail injury before treatment; one review describes gentler care after a foot injury was noticed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
First Floor,JA Ocean View Hotel
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
BIAB nails
BIAB nails are specifically mentioned as a favourite option in a repeat visit.
gel pedicure
Customers mention gel pedicures alongside manicures as a regular salon choice.
invisible weave extensions
One customer specifically chose invisible-weave extensions as part of a highlights-to-maintenance service.
Common Concerns
Price dispute
One customer says a short-hair price listed at 150 AED became a 210 AED charge, which they attributed to being a tourist.
Uneven results
Some customers describe rushed manicures, with one saying the result was worse than what they could do themselves.
Gel lifting
Several older reviews report gel polish peeling or chipping within about a week to ten days.
Nail damage
One customer reported infection or fungi and weak, damaged nails after three to four months of appointments.
Policy changes
A regular customer said the stated gel redo window changed from seven days to five, making a sixth- or eighth-day complaint difficult.
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The Bottom Line
The Salon Dubai sits inside JA Ocean View Hotel in Jumeirah Beach Residence and covers both beauty and hair appointments. The clearest strengths in the reviews are nail services and specialist-looking hair work: customers mention BIAB nails, gel manicures and pedicures, acrylics, hair extensions, highlights, colouring correction and blow-dries. WhatsApp booking is a useful convenience if you are arranging an appointment during a JBR stay.
Nails are where the feedback is most detailed. Several customers describe careful cuticle work, clean tools, attractive French or gel finishes and gentle treatment around damaged nails. Acrylic customers also mention bringing a reference picture to match a desired design.
There is, however, a real split in the nail feedback: other reviewers say work felt rushed, gel chipped within seven to ten days, or nails became weak and damaged. That makes technician choice, aftercare and a clear redo policy worth discussing before you start. Hair reviews are generally more reassuring, especially for extensions and corrective colour work.
One customer reported a price-list discrepancy for short hair, with 150 AED shown but 210 AED charged, so confirm the total before paying. The salon atmosphere is often described as friendly and welcoming, but the service outcome appears less consistent than the warm staff interactions.