Henna Designing Dubai

The intricate body art form of henna is an important part of Arabian culture, dating back centuries. Traditionally worn during weddings and celebrations, the practice involves using a natural dye made from crushed henna tree leaves to decorate hands and feet. From local beauty salons to desert camps, here’s where you can try it for yourself in Dubai. Dubai's malls are truly a one-stop-shop for everything. Most of the larger shopping centres have independent henna artists working onsite, including The Dubai Mall. Head to the Arabian majlis-style tent on the ground floor to have a custom design applied, while learning more about Emirati culture and traditional activities such as falconry.

If your visit to Dubai happens to be during a cultural holiday, such as the UAE National Day in December and Eid over summer, you'll find that almost every city hotspot, including Mall of the Emirates, City Walk and La Mer, hosts a calendar of special events and traditional activities. Stay tuned to Dubai Calendar to find out what's on.

The city's souks are also a good place to find henna artists. Heritage for Henna, for example, has locations across Dubai, including one at Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Alternatively, if you're visiting Souk Al Bahar by The Dubai Mall, you'll find henna services just in front of the Arts Area.

A lot of desert tour operators offer henna as part of their safari packages. Book a desert experience with Platinum Heritage and enjoy a fun day filled with wildlife spotting, delicious food and plenty of activities, including traditional henna painting. Alternatively, check out Arabian Adventures for an exceptional range of thrills such as sunset safaris and dhow tours, with expert guides leading the way

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