A typical day in Dubai can move quickly. There are meetings to attend, messages to answer, traffic to navigate and personal responsibilities waiting at home. Even when the day goes well, the mind can remain busy long after the work is finished.

You can usually tell within ten minutes. Not from the price list or the glossy photos, but from small things you barely register at the time.

Booking a salon rarely starts with a question about who else will be in the room. Most people search, check reviews, and book without thinking about it much.