The short answer
Hair highlights in Dubai start at AED 580 for contouring a fringe at Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, and at AED 700 at Palm Jumeirah. A full head of contouring starts at AED 900 at Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, and at AED 1100 at Palm Jumeirah.
None of the three price lists has a row called highlights. Contouring is priced by area at all three salons: fringe, half head or full head. Palm Jumeirah also prices highlights under Advanced Color Techniques, from AED 1800 for a half head and AED 2100 for a full head.
What are highlights, contouring and a money piece?
Highlights lighten selected sections of hair so they stand out against the rest. Classic highlights are done on foils, start closer to the root and give a more uniform, contrasting pattern than a freehand technique such as balayage.
Hair contouring borrows its name from make-up. Lighter and darker tones are placed where they flatter the face.
A money piece is a bold, lighter band on the strands at the front hairline, on either side of the face.
What do highlights and contouring cost at each salon?
| Contouring | Downtown Dubai | Dubai Marina | Palm Jumeirah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fringe | from AED 580 | AED 580 / 700 / 840 | AED 700 / 840 / 1010 |
| Half head | from AED 700 | AED 700 / 840 / 1010 | AED 840 / 1010 / 1215 |
| Full head | from AED 900 | AED 900 / 1100 / 1320 | AED 1100 / 1320 / 1585 |
At Dubai Marina the three figures are the Stylist, Top Stylist and Art Director prices. At Palm Jumeirah they are the Hair Stylist, Top Hair Stylist and Art Director prices. Downtown Dubai lists one starting price per area.
Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina start at the same three figures: AED 580, AED 700 and AED 900. Palm Jumeirah starts higher on each. Hair colour in Dubai covers how grade and length move colour prices across the whole menu.
How much does a money piece cost in Dubai?
No price list names a money piece. Contouring is the service on the menu priced by area, and its smallest area is the fringe: from AED 580 at Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, and AED 700 at Palm Jumeirah. Tell the salon you want a money piece when you book, and it confirms which row and price your brief falls under.
Fringe, half head or full head: how long does each take?
| Contouring | Downtown Dubai | Dubai Marina | Palm Jumeirah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fringe | 2 hours 30 minutes | 90 minutes to 2 hours | 90 minutes to 2 hours |
| Half head | 4 hours | 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes | 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Full head | 4 hours 30 minutes | 2 hours to 3 hours | 2 hours to 3 hours |
These are the times each salon books. At Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah the time depends on the stylist's grade.
How much are highlights at Palm Jumeirah?
Palm Jumeirah prices highlights together with AirTouch, shatush and balayage under Advanced Color Techniques. They go by length, and by half head or full head.
| Advanced Color Techniques | Half head | Full head |
|---|---|---|
| Short | AED 1800 / 2160 / 2590 | AED 2100 / 2535 / 3040 |
| Medium | AED 2160 / 2590 / 3110 | AED 2735 / 3290 / 3950 |
| Long | AED 2590 / 3110 / 3730 | AED 3180 / 3830 / 4595 |
The three figures are the Hair Stylist, Top Hair Stylist and Art Director prices, and Palm Jumeirah books each of these for three hours. The full list is on the Palm Jumeirah prices page.
Where does AirTouch fit?
AirTouch is a closed technique, performed using foil. At Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina it is priced as its own service by length, with a half-head row, from AED 1450 for short hair. At Palm Jumeirah it shares the Advanced Color Techniques rows above. The AirTouch prices for every length, and how it differs from balayage and shatush, are in balayage in Dubai.
Frequently asked questions
How much are hair highlights in Dubai?
Contouring starts at AED 580 for a fringe at Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, and at AED 700 at Palm Jumeirah. A full head starts at AED 900 at Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, and at AED 1100 at Palm Jumeirah. Palm Jumeirah also prices highlights under Advanced Color Techniques, from AED 1800 for a half head.
How much does a money piece cost?
No price list has a row called money piece. Fringe contouring starts at AED 580 at Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, and at AED 700 at Palm Jumeirah. The salon confirms the exact price when you book.
How much are highlights at Palm Jumeirah?
Contouring at Palm Jumeirah runs from AED 700 for a fringe with a Hair Stylist to AED 1585 for a full head with an Art Director. Advanced Color Techniques, which covers highlights, runs from AED 1800 for a short half head to AED 4595 for long hair, full head, with an Art Director.
Is contouring cheaper than AirTouch?
At Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, the entry prices are lower: contouring starts at AED 580 for a fringe and AED 900 for a full head, and AirTouch at AED 1450 for short hair. At Palm Jumeirah, contouring starts at AED 700 and Advanced Color Techniques at AED 1800.
Do Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina charge the same for contouring?
They start at the same figures: AED 580 for a fringe, AED 700 for a half head and AED 900 for a full head. Dubai Marina then charges more with a Top Stylist or an Art Director.
How long does contouring take?
A fringe is booked for 90 minutes to 2 hours at Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, and 2 hours 30 minutes at Downtown Dubai. A full head is booked for 2 to 3 hours at Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, and 4 hours 30 minutes at Downtown Dubai.
In short
Contouring is how all three salons price highlights by area, from AED 580 for a fringe. Palm Jumeirah adds Advanced Color Techniques for highlights by length. For a money piece, start with the fringe and let the salon confirm the row. Everything else on the colour menu is on the hair services page.
