Akin Barber & Shop is more than just a barbershop.
Seven years after opening in Dubai, Akin Barber & Shop is still going strong, now boasting two outposts: one on the ground floor of Burj Al Salam, the second in the trendy 25hours Hotel One Central. For the uninitiated, this beloved barber and concept store has contributed to the city’s cultural scene by looking to the authentic New York City barbershop for inspiration, catering to urban tastes by pairing old-school flair with contemporary offerings.
The independent – and trendsetting – men’s grooming destination is all about embracing the notion that every aspect of your life should be memorable and uplifting. As a result, the entire Akin Barber & Shop brand is built around customer experience from the moment you arrive. It’s tightly woven with how customers view their way of life, a brand that inherently contributes to the definition or expression of a person’s identity, making a visit more of an experience that ranks among the more nuanced pleasures of life.
Effortless convenience begins with its dedicated valet parking service upon your arrival. Soon after, you’ll find yourself enjoying a speciality coffee or drinks from Dubai’s leading roasteries with every cut or shave as your grooming needs are tended to by Akin’s highly skilled hair and beard stylists, recruited from all around the world to practice their craft in the city. And accenting the overall experience? A cool soundtrack that reflects the brand’s sophisticated urban tone.
Akin Barber & Shop continues to provide a thoughtful atmosphere and clean design, with every component of the interior and styling imported in order to capture the look and feel of a traditional New York City barbershop, but with a modern outlook, of course. This traditional style of cool, masculine independence permeates every service ranging from contemporary haircuts and styling to male grooming care at approachable prices – beard trimming is priced AED 85, while a haircut will set you back AED 175.
DSCVR: 25hours Hotel One Central, Trade Center Street, Trade Centre, Dubai (052 364 7092). @akinbarber
