✦ Our Story

About Lumière

Founded in Dubai in 2015 with a single vision: to bring Parisian salon standards and a genuine love of beauty to every client who walks through our doors.

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2015

Founded in
Dubai Marina

How It Started

From Paris to Dubai — With Love

Lumière was founded by Isabelle Fontaine, a Parisian master stylist who trained under some of France's most celebrated colourists before relocating to Dubai and discovering a city craving a different standard of salon experience.

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Opened in Dubai Marina in 2015 with just 4 styling chairs and a very clear vision
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Grew to 20+ specialists in 5 years through reputation alone — no paid advertising in year one
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Named Best Luxury Salon in Dubai by Haya Magazine in 2021, 2022 and 2023
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Became the first UAE salon to offer a dedicated curly hair studio using DevaCurl methods
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Now the official bridal beauty partner for the Bulgari Resort, Atlantis and Four Seasons Dubai

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What We Stand For

Our Philosophy

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Uncompromising Quality

We use only professional-grade products — Olaplex, Kérastase, Wella Professional. We refuse to compromise on what touches your hair, and we will always tell you exactly what we recommend and why.

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Client First, Always

Your consultation comes before every single service. We listen first, advise second. If a treatment isn't right for your hair, we will say so — even if that means a smaller bill for us.

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Inclusive Beauty

Beauty has no single definition. Our team is trained in every hair texture — from straight Asian hair to tightly coiled Afro hair. Everyone deserves a stylist who truly understands their hair.

The People Behind It

Meet Our Team

Every stylist at Lumière has trained internationally and brings genuine artistry to their work every single day.

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Isabelle Fontaine

Founder · Creative Director

18 years · Paris, London & Dubai

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Aisha Okonkwo

Head Colourist

11 years · Balayage & Colour Correction

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Sofia Nour

Curly Hair Specialist

9 years · DevaCurl Certified

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Priya Kapoor

Bridal Specialist

12 years · Bridal & Occasion

Recognition

Awards & Accreditations

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Best Luxury Salon Dubai

Haya Magazine Awards 2021, 2022 & 2023 — three consecutive wins

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Wella Master Colourist

Wella Professional Accredited Salon — our colourists are master-level certified

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Olaplex Premier Partner

Certified Olaplex Premier Partner — one of only 8 salons in the UAE

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Top Rated Salon UAE

Treatwell Top Rated 2022–2024 — based on verified client reviews

Our Partners

The Brands We Trust

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Olaplex

Bond repair and strengthening — used in every colour service we perform

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Kérastase

Luxury French hair care prescribed based on your individual hair diagnosis

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Wella Professional