About the Academy
We built the academy
we wished existed.
Makeup Studio Academy is a makeup and hair styling academy in Dubai, founded by Shabnam Yahyazadeh of Dubai Makeup Studio. After a decade running one of Dubai's busiest VIP services, we kept meeting students from other Dubai makeup academies who had paid thousands for a certificate and didn't know how to find a single client. So we built this.
An academy by
Dubai Makeup Studio
Our story
From studio to academy.
Dubai Makeup Studiobegan as one artist, one chair, and one promise: bring the world's best makeup and hair work directly to clients across the UAE. A decade and 500+ VIP clients later, the studio is one of Dubai's most-booked at-home services.
The Academy grew out of a question we kept asking: why do so many trained artists never book a single paying client? The answer, every time, was the same. They were taught the craft but not the business, and they had no way to step into real work safely. We had the work. We had the clients. We had the pipeline. So we built the missing bridge.
Makeup Studio Academy is that bridge. It is the only Dubai academy where every student trains 1-to-1 with a working artist, assists on real VIP jobs, launches their own brand, and receives their first paying clients from our live pipeline. No other academy here can do all four, because no other academy here has the clients.
The promise
What we owe every student.
Honesty
We tell you what your career will actually look like, not what makes a sale. If a program isn't right for you, we'll say so.
Real work
We don't simulate. You train on real faces, assist on real bookings, and book real clients, under real conditions.
After-graduation support
Your career doesn't end when training does. Career Incubator graduates have us on call during their first 30 days as working artists.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is Makeup Studio Academy?
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Makeup Studio Academy is a makeup and hair styling academy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The academy trains students 1-to-1 with a working artist, places them on real VIP jobs alongside the Dubai Makeup Studio team, helps them launch a personal brand, and refers their first paying clients from the studio's live lead pipeline.
Where is Makeup Studio Academy located?
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Makeup Studio Academy is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 1-to-1 training takes place at the studio in Dubai. Assisting and on-location work happens with the academy's working artists across the UAE, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
What makeup courses does Makeup Studio Academy offer in Dubai?
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Makeup Studio Academy offers three makeup courses in Dubai. Foundation is a 1-week intensive 1-to-1 makeup course for hobbyists. Professional is a 3-week course that combines 1-to-1 training with assisting on real VIP jobs. Career Incubator is the flagship 6-week course that adds personal branding, website and Instagram strategy, marketing, and a growth plan, plus a 30-day client-referral period after graduation.
How much does a makeup course in Dubai cost at Makeup Studio Academy?
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Prices for the makeup course in Dubai at Makeup Studio Academy start from AED 4,000 for the 1-week Foundation. Professional is AED 10,000 to 14,000 for 3 weeks. Career Incubator, the flagship program, is AED 18,000 to 25,000 for a 6-week intensive plus a 30-day post-graduation period during which the academy refers paying clients. A revenue-share payment option is available for Career Incubator.
How long does the makeup course in Dubai take?
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Course duration at Makeup Studio Academy depends on the program. Foundation is a 1-week intensive. Professional runs 3 weeks. Career Incubator runs 6 weeks of training plus a 30-day launch period during which the academy refers real clients to the new graduate.
Does Makeup Studio Academy offer job placement?
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Yes. Makeup Studio Academy is one of the only makeup academies in Dubai with built-in job placement. Every Career Incubator graduate assists on real VIP bookings with the academy's working artists, then receives client referrals from Dubai Makeup Studio's live pipeline during their first 30 days of independent work.
Is the makeup training at Makeup Studio Academy 1-to-1 or in a group?
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All makeup training at Makeup Studio Academy in Dubai is delivered 1-to-1 with a working artist. The academy does not run group classes. Each student's curriculum is tailored to their goals, their pace, and whether they choose the Makeup, Hair Styling, or Hybrid track.
Do I need previous experience to enroll in the makeup course in Dubai?
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No. Makeup Studio Academy accepts students at every level, from complete beginners with no experience to working artists who want to sharpen their craft. A discovery call before enrolment shapes the curriculum to your starting point.
Will I receive a certificate?
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Yes. Every graduate of a makeup course at Makeup Studio Academy receives a certificate of completion. Professional and Career Incubator graduates also receive a signed industry reference letter from Dubai Makeup Studio, which graduates use to start booking clients independently.
Who founded Makeup Studio Academy?
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Makeup Studio Academy was founded by Shabnam Yahyazadeh, the founder and lead artist of Dubai Makeup Studio. Dubai Makeup Studio is a VIP makeup and hair styling service that has served more than 500 clients across the United Arab Emirates.
What hair styling course does Makeup Studio Academy offer in Dubai?
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The Hair Styling track at Makeup Studio Academy covers bridal updos, soft Hollywood waves, modern braids, event blowouts, hair extensions, heat-safe long-wear styling for humid climates, and veil placement. Students can take Hair Styling on its own or combine it with Makeup through the Hybrid track.
What makes Makeup Studio Academy different from other Dubai makeup academies?
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Makeup Studio Academy is the only Dubai makeup academy where every flagship student moves through four guaranteed stages: 1-to-1 training, assisting on real VIP jobs with our team, launching their personal brand, and receiving their first paying clients from Dubai Makeup Studio's live lead pipeline. Most makeup academies in Dubai sell certificates. Makeup Studio Academy sells a career.
Can I pay for the Career Incubator in instalments?
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Yes. Makeup Studio Academy offers a revenue-share alternative on the Career Incubator program. Students pay a reduced upfront fee and a small percentage of bookings the academy refers to them for the first six months after graduation. The full payment plan is discussed on the discovery call.
How do I apply to Makeup Studio Academy?
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You apply to Makeup Studio Academy through a short online application form. The form takes about three minutes. The academy responds within 24 hours by WhatsApp or email to schedule a discovery call, where the right course and pace are tailored to your goals.