Bollywood’s renowned Hairstylist Aalim Hakim Brings His Iconic Brand ‘Hakim’s Aalim’ to Dubai with a Star-Studded Middle East Debut
Dubai, UAE – 1st November 2025 – Renowned celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim has officially opened his first salon in the United Arab Emirates, marking a defining moment in the international expansion of his brand Hakim’s Aalim. The launch event at Marina Promenade, Aurora Tower, Dubai, drew an exclusive guest list of Dubai’s most influential media personalities, lifestyle creators, and industry insiders, all eager to witness the grand Middle Eastern debut of India’s most celebrated hair brand.
Aalim Hakim is a name synonymous with style, innovation, and stardom. Over the decades, he has transformed the looks of nearly 98% of Bollywood and Tollywood’s biggest films ,including Animal, Chaava, Jailer, Sanju, Bahubali, Kalki, Kabir Singh, War, and Saiyaara. His creative vision has helped define on-screen style for countless cinematic blockbusters, making him an integral part of Indian cinema’s visual identity.
Beyond the silver screen, Aalim has worked with almost every major name in Indian entertainment. His roster of clients includes Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, Shahid Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Shahrukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Vicky Kaushal, Arjun Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Allu Arjun, Rajinikanth, Junior NTR, Prabhas, Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu, Ahaan Panday, Bobby Deol, Sunny Deol, Vivek Oberoi, Ritiesh Deshmukh and more, virtually the entire film fraternity.
His expertise also extends to the world of sports. Aalim has styled the entire Indian cricket team, working with legends and contemporary icons alike — from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to Yuvraj Singh, Sachin Tendulkar, Shreyas Iyer, SuryaKumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan, and Yuzvendra Chahal, among many others.
Speaking about the milestone launch, Aalim Hakim shared,
“Hakim’s Aalim has always been about individuality, creativity, and connection. Dubai represents a new chapter — a global stage where beauty and style meet culture and innovation. This salon is not just about hairstyling, but about giving every client an experience that’s personal, luxurious, and unforgettable.”
The Dubai salon encapsulates the brand’s signature fusion of bohemian artistry and modern luxury, with interiors designed to create a warm, inviting space where sophistication meets self-expression. The new space offers a complete range of services including precision cuts, advanced colour treatments, transformative styling, and grooming, all delivered by a team personally trained under Aalim’s direction.
The debut of Hakim’s Aalim in Dubai marks the beginning of the brand’s global expansion journey — taking its legacy of craftsmanship, creativity, and celebrity-grade expertise beyond India to the heart of the Middle East.
