Nail care
Several long-term clients report consistently polished manicures and pedicures, with one returning for six years of flawless nail work.
Tips and Toes - The Villa - Dubai
Arabian Ranches
Tips and Toes - The Villa is a day spa in Arabian Ranches known for nail care, including gel and regular manicures and pedicures, alongside brows, waxing and massage. Long-term clients value its friendly technicians and consistent results, though recent reviews also flag uneven quality and dated surroundings.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
126 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Relaxing massage
Massage reviews describe careful pressure, attention to knots and treatments that include the neck, shoulders, scalp and face.
Brow work
Customers specifically praise eyebrow threading, waxing and tinting for being efficient and precise.
Cleanliness
Multiple reviews mention a clean salon, with one massage customer describing the treatment room as clean and neat.
Friendly team
Clients regularly describe the reception and service staff as welcoming, cheerful and professional.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm materials. Call before booking to confirm the exact treatment and materials are available; one customer found no acrylics and later no wax on arrival.
Check policy. Ask about the repair window before paying, since one hard-gel complaint was handled under a three-day policy.
Check appointments. Reconfirm appointments with the branch rather than relying only on the main phone line, as missed bookings and poor communication were reported.
Allow time. Leave extra time for a manicure: one review says a hand service took more than 70 minutes and needed a technician change.
Inspect bill. Check the final bill before paying; one customer reported being charged more than expected.
Plan the visit
Practical details
next to Spinneys
Wadi Al Safa 5 - The Villa, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent nails
Some customers report gel or hard-gel work lifting within days, uneven application and nail damage after extension removal.
Booking issues
Reviews report canceled appointments, missed bookings and services being unavailable despite having been booked.
Small interior
The branch is described as small, older, cramped and in need of refurbishment or more decoration.
Customer care
Several reviews describe difficulty getting refunds, fixes or clear support when a service went wrong.
Limited stock
One customer arrived for acrylics and another time for waxing but was told the required materials were unavailable.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
aed 100
membership freeze
“Upon asking if my membership could be deferred for that month I was informed I should pay an extra fee of aed 100 to freeze my account for the month”Google review · May 2022
500dhs
gift voucher
“This was a gift voucher for my birthday 500dhs that unfortunately I couldn't enjoy”Google review · February 2021
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The Bottom Line
Tips and Toes - The Villa is a day spa in Arabian Ranches where customers come for manicures and pedicures, gel services, eyebrow threading and tinting, waxing, and massage. Nail care is the branch’s clearest strength in the positive reviews: several regulars describe years of reliable mani-pedis, while massage customers mention tailored pressure and detailed work on the neck, shoulders, scalp and face. The experience depends heavily on the technician and the service booked.
Many clients call the staff friendly, efficient and professional, and the massage room has been described as clean and neat. At the same time, other customers report hard gel lifting after two days, gel lasting less than a week, painful extension removal and damaged nails. Those are not minor differences if you are booking a treatment ahead of an event.
The branch itself is repeatedly described as small, older or cramped, and one review says it needs refurbishment. Booking reliability is another practical concern: customers mention canceled appointments, unavailable materials and missed bookings caused by poor communication. Confirm that the exact treatment and supplies are available, ask about the repair policy, and check the bill before leaving.
The strongest pattern is good results with trusted technicians, but inconsistent back-office service and quality control.