Fix up, look sharp at Akin Barber & Shop.
Abu Dhabi, Akin Barber & Shop is coming to the capital. The FACT Spa & Wellness Award winner is making its way from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. The shop will be located in the Thalassa Building, by the creek at Al Raha Beach and is expected to open on Friday, 20 December.
If you’re looking for a new place to look good, you’re in good hands. The concept is loved by FACT’s Editor-in-Chief and has won Best Barbershop at the FACT Spa & Wellness Awards for the past three years. For those unfamiliar, this popular barber and concept store has made its mark on the country’s cultural scene by drawing inspiration from the authentic New York City barbershop experience. Combining classic, old-school charm with modern touches, it perfectly caters to urban sensibilities.
This trendsetting, independent men’s grooming destination embraces the idea that every moment should be memorable and uplifting. Akin Barber & Shop seamlessly integrates grooming into a lifestyle, recognising it as an expression of personal identity. While their highly skilled hair and beard stylists cater to your grooming needs, you can also savour a speciality coffee from Encounter—turning every cut or shave into a refined and enjoyable experience.
In 2015, the barbershop first launched in Dubai, and prides itself on being an independent business. The venues can be found in Burj Al Salam and 25Hours Hotel One Central. At its Abu Dhabi location, Akin brings its tailored grooming expertise to the capital, catering to everything from curls and beards to natural or dyed hair. Akin Barber & Shop’s services cover hair, beards and shaves at reasonable prices. Expect precision haircuts for AED 165, beard trims for AED 85, and classic straight-razor shaves for AED 105. For an added touch of care, the barbershop also offers speciality Davines Naturaltech Hair Treatments.
“This is a very exciting milestone for us,” said Ghaz Harirh, Managing Partner of Akin Barber & Shop, also known as “Ghaz the Barber.” “Since we launched Akin Barber & Shop in Dubai, we’ve strived to create not just a barbershop, but a space that embodies community, style, and quality. Expanding to Abu Dhabi allows us to share this vision with a new audience, and we’re confident that the Al Raha Beach location will become a hub for men seeking a modern, world-class grooming experience.”
For a clean shave and a sick fade, look no further.
Akin Abu Dhabi will be open daily from 9am to 8pm.
GO: Visit www.akinbarbershop.com for more information.
