Facial in Silicon Oasis A reset for long days at the desk

Who books a facial in Silicon Oasis

Dubai Silicon Oasis mixes tech offices, apartment blocks and family villas, with Academic City next door. Our clients from here are often software and office workers who sit at a screen all day, and university students who want clear skin without a big spend.

Their skin tends to share a few traits: dehydration from cold office air, a dull look by the end of the week, and tension in the jaw and shoulders. A facial looks after the skin, and the massage step helps with the rest.

Facials that suit desk-bound skin

Choose by what you see in the mirror. If your skin looks flat and feels rough, it needs polishing. If it feels tight, it needs hydration. If it keeps breaking out, start with a proper deep clean.

• Diamond Facial, AED 230: a polishing exfoliation with diamond-dust products for dull, tired-looking skin.
• Casmara Facial, AED 230: a peel-off algae mask chosen to hydrate skin dried out by AC.
• Cleansing Facial, AED 190: the deep clean for oily skin and pores clogged under sunscreen.
• Dr. Renaud Facial, AED 315: a premium French facial for sensitive or blemish-prone skin.
• Gold Facial, AED 230: a radiant finish for an office party or a family occasion.

Add a facial massage for screen tension

The 30-minute Facial Massage at AED 95 covers the face, neck and shoulders, the places that tighten after hours of typing and video calls. It is relaxing and helps the face look fresher and less puffy.

You can book it on its own or add it to any facial. Many Silicon Oasis clients pair it with a Diamond or Casmara Facial at the end of a heavy month. Our page on facial massage versus a facial explains the difference.

Students from Academic City

Students at Academic City often come to us after exams, when late nights, stress and snacking show on the skin. The Cleansing Facial at AED 190 is the usual first visit, as it clears congestion and gives you a clean starting point.

If you are under 18, or booking for a younger sister, read our guide to facials for teenagers first. Tell your facialist about any acne medication, such as isotretinoin, as you may need to check with your doctor before a facial.

Liwan, Al Ain Road communities and Hatta weekends

We also see clients from Liwan, next to Silicon Oasis, and from the communities along Al Ain Road, many of them young families. Mothers of small children often book a weekday evening once the children are asleep, or a weekend morning while someone else looks after them.

Some clients plan a facial after a weekend in Hatta. Hiking and kayaking in the mountains mean strong sun and dry wind, so wait until any redness has settled, then book a hydrating Casmara Facial to help skin feel comfortable again. Our guide to a facial after sun exposure explains how long to wait.

Aftercare after an evening facial

An evening slot suits most office workers, and it has one advantage: your skin gets a full night to settle. Skip heavy make-up until the next morning, keep your skincare simple, and use a moisturiser before bed if your bedroom AC runs cold.

The next morning, apply sunscreen before you head out, even for a short time outdoors at lunch. If you go to the gym or run in the evenings, give your skin a day off from heavy sweating after a facial.

How often to book, and how

Every four to six weeks suits most skin. Students on a budget can alternate a Cleansing Facial with the Casmara Express Mask at AED 99 in between, which keeps skin fresh for a smaller spend.

We are open from 9:30 am to 11 pm Monday to Friday and until midnight at the weekend, and same-day visits are often possible. Book your facial, choose a time and send the WhatsApp message to confirm. On request, our facialist can also come to you in Silicon Oasis; a minimum booking value may apply.