What is YallaSalon?
YallaSalon is salon and spa management software built for the UAE. It helps salons manage online bookings, calendars, clients, staff, POS checkout, WhatsApp reminders, and TRN-compliant VAT invoices.
The all-in-one platform for salons, spas and barbershops in the UAE. WhatsApp reminders, Arabic invoicing, TRN-compliant VAT. One flat price. No per-seat fees. No marketplace commission. You own and export your client data anytime.
A look at venues using us across Dubai (sample images shown)
Recent additions across Dubai neighborhoods
We don't operate a marketplace. Your booking link goes to your branded site. The clients you find stay yours, and we never take a cut of your revenue.
WhatsApp open rates in the UAE consistently exceed 90% (industry data). We send confirmations, reminders, thank-yous and re-engagement — all included, all unlimited.
Full RTL interface, bilingual booking microsite, Arabic-formatted invoices. Your Arab clients book in Arabic. Your Filipino reception works in English. Same data, same screen.
TRN field, 5% VAT broken out, sequential numbering, bilingual. Includes all 13 mandatory FTA fields. No more spreadsheet rework before tax filing.
DED, Dubai Municipality and DHA licenses tracked with reminders at 30, 7 and 1 day before expiry. A missed renewal can mean four-figure fines under UAE law.
One-click CSV export of clients, appointments and invoices anytime. Cancel from a button in Settings. We don't believe in retention friction — your data should be portable.
Booking confirmation. 24-hour reminder. 2-hour reminder with Maps link. Thank-you with Google review request. 8-week re-engagement. Unlimited messages, included in your subscription.
Every bill is a proper Tax Invoice — TRN, 5% VAT broken out, sequential numbering, bilingual format. All 13 mandatory FTA fields included. No more re-issuing invoices the day before tax filing.
Full RTL interface, Arabic invoices, bilingual client-facing booking site. Your Arab clients book in Arabic. Your Filipino reception works in English. Same data, same screen, no translation chaos.
Everything you need to run a salon, spa or barbershop in the UAE — included in your monthly subscription.
An honest, factual comparison with leading international salon platforms used in the UAE. Updated April 2026.
| YallaSalon | Typical international platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | ✓ Flat AED 299 per location | – Typically per bookable seat (USD) |
| Marketplace commission on your bookings | ✓ None — we don't operate a marketplace | – Commission on new clients via marketplaces is common in the category |
| Arabic interface (RTL) | ✓ Full RTL, day one | – Most international platforms are English-only |
| TRN-compliant VAT invoices | ✓ Native, bilingual, all 13 FTA fields | – Generic invoicing without UAE-specific TRN format |
| WhatsApp reminders | ✓ Included, unlimited | – Email/SMS standard; WhatsApp typically not native |
| Client data export | ✓ One-click CSV export, anytime | – Often partial export with friction |
| Support timezone | ✓ Dubai (UTC+4), WhatsApp | – UK/US headquartered, email-based |
| WPS payroll export (UAE) | ✓ SIF-ready | – Not standard in international platforms |
| DED / DM / DHA license expiry alerts | ✓ Tracked with reminders | – Not standard in international platforms |
| Contract length | ✓ Cancel any time | – Varies by provider — check terms |
Sources: Fresha pricing page (fresha.com/pricing), Mindbody pricing page, public App Store and software review listings, retrieved April 2026. Pricing and features may change — please verify with the providers directly before making a decision.
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YallaSalon is salon and spa management software built for the UAE. It helps salons manage online bookings, calendars, clients, staff, POS checkout, WhatsApp reminders, and TRN-compliant VAT invoices.
YallaSalon costs AED 299 per month per location for the flagship salon plan. Pricing is flat, with no marketplace commission and no per-seat fees.
YallaSalon is built UAE-first: WhatsApp Cloud API reminders, Arabic RTL booking, AED pricing, TRN VAT invoices, client data export, and no consumer marketplace commission.
Yes. YallaSalon supports UAE TRN fields, 5% VAT calculation, tax invoice labels, sequential invoice numbers, and bilingual English/Arabic invoice presentation.
Yes. YallaSalon supports Arabic and English public booking content, RTL direction, Arabic service names and descriptions, and bilingual invoice labels.
Yes. YallaSalon uses Meta WhatsApp Cloud API templates for booking confirmations, deposit requests, 24-hour reminders, 2-hour reminders, and review requests.
Full feature access. Free in-person onboarding anywhere in Dubai. Cancel any time. Your first WhatsApp reminder fires before the end of the day.
Onboarding salons across the UAE — door-to-door