From pro-artist pigments to glamorous cult classics — every look, every budget.
Beauty Guide
Whether you favour a barely-there base or full glamour, The Dubai Mall has the makeup covered. Professional artist brands sit alongside cult celebrity labels, couture beauty counters, and vast multi-brand halls, with testers, expert advisors, and bookable consultations throughout. It is a place to experiment as much as to buy. Here are the top stores for makeup at The Dubai Mall, and what each does best.
MAC Cosmetics — The professional’s choice, MAC is renowned for its extensive shade ranges, richly pigmented colour, and studio-quality formulas. Beloved by makeup artists worldwide, its store offers everything from legendary lipsticks like Ruby Woo to foundations and pro brushes, with staff who genuinely know how to match, blend, and teach.
Charlotte Tilbury — The celebrity makeup artist behind countless red-carpet faces brought her namesake brand to a boudoir-inspired boutique in the mall. Famous for flattering, glamorous formulas — Pillow Talk, the Magic Cream, and the Hollywood Flawless Filter among them — it offers a genuinely luxurious, transformative makeup experience.
NARS — Known for bold, trend-setting colour and a distinctly cool, artistic sensibility, NARS is a favourite for those who like makeup with attitude. Its blushes, lipsticks, and the cult Radiant Creamy Concealer have earned devoted followings, making it a reliable stop for standout products that consistently deliver.
Bobbi Brown — Founded by the American makeup artist of the same name, Bobbi Brown focuses on enhancing natural beauty rather than masking it. Its superb foundations, warm neutral palettes, and skincare-infused formulas make it ideal for those who want a polished, effortless look that still feels entirely like themselves.
Make Up For Ever — Born from professional film and stage makeup, Make Up For Ever is built for performance. Its long-wearing foundations, high-coverage concealers, and intensely pigmented palettes are designed to hold up under studio lights and Dubai’s heat alike, making it a favourite among artists and serious enthusiasts.
Sephora — The ground-floor beauty giant gathers an enormous makeup range in one place, including harder-to-find international labels. With testers throughout, advisors on hand, bookable makeup sessions, and frequent exclusive launches, it is unbeatable for comparing brands, discovering something new, or building an entire kit in a single visit.
Chanel Beauty — The beauty world of Chanel brings the maison’s legendary elegance to colour cosmetics. From its iconic lipsticks and refined powders to exquisite packaging that feels wonderful to carry, it delivers an unmistakably sophisticated experience for those who want couture polish in every part of their routine.
Dior Beauty — Dior’s beauty offering blends couture heritage with modern glamour. Celebrated for its lipsticks, radiant complexion products, and beautifully presented palettes, the counter delivers exquisite quality in packaging worth displaying, making it a favourite destination for prestige makeup lovers and a wonderful place to find a special gift.
Galeries Lafayette (Beauty Hall) — The French department store’s beauty department is a destination in its own right, part of a vast three-floor space that is the largest of its kind in Dubai. With genuine Parisian expertise and an impressive brand line-up, it is perfect for exploring luxury makeup counters at a leisurely pace.
Bloomingdale’s Beauty — The department store’s beauty floor brings together an elevated, well-curated mix of prestige cosmetics brands with polished counter service. It is a lovely place to discover new launches, seek expert application advice, and find beautifully presented gift sets alongside your fashion shopping, all in one calm space.
Mikyaji — A well-loved regional beauty name, Mikyaji offers colour cosmetics tailored to local tastes and skin tones, with a strong focus on the bold eyes and rich, long-wearing shades popular across the Gulf. Accessibly priced and easy to browse, it is a favourite for everyday makeup and glamorous evening looks alike.
Paris Gallery — A leading regional luxury retailer, Paris Gallery gathers an extensive selection of premium cosmetics and beauty brands under one roof. With its wide multi-brand range and knowledgeable staff, it is a convenient destination for comparing prestige makeup lines and finding elegantly packaged gift sets in a single, unhurried visit.
Find Your Look
From the pro-artist pigments of MAC and Make Up For Ever to the cult glamour of Charlotte Tilbury and the couture polish of Chanel and Dior, The Dubai Mall offers makeup shopping for every taste and budget. Make the most of the testers, book a consultation or makeup session where offered, and do not be shy about asking for a shade match. With tax-free prices and constant new launches, there is always something worth trying.
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