Beautyworld Dubai 2026: The Makeup Studio Sessions to Have on Your Radar!

6–8 October 2026 | Dubai World Trade Centre

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For beauty lovers, Beautyworld Dubai is more than a showcase of the latest launches. It is where artistry, innovation and the people shaping the beauty conversation come together.

This year, The Makeup Studio presents three days of live demonstrations and masterclasses, giving visitors a front-row look at the techniques and ideas influencing beauty today.

From Parisian-inspired eye makeup and modern Middle Eastern glamour to celebrity red-carpet artistry, these are the moments Maison Arabia would be adding to the calendar.

Vivienne Sabo — The 5-Minute Stage-Eye Look

6 October | 11:45 AM

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Start with a lesson in effortless Parisian beauty. Vivienne Sabo will demonstrate its 5-Minute Stage-Eye Look, combining undone elegance with just enough impact to take an everyday look into evening. The focus is on achieving definition quickly, without sacrificing that effortless French finish.

Maison Arabia pick: Maximum impact, minimal effort.

Mary Phillips — Modern, Effortless Glamour

6 October | 1:25 PM

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Celebrity makeup artist & Founder of M.ph Beauty, Mary Phillips is synonymous with luminous, sculpted complexions and her cult underpainting technique.

Her two-hour masterclass follows her signature formula — Skin → Structure → Light → Finish — offering an intimate look at how she creates the polished yet natural-looking skin seen on the red carpet.

Maison Arabia pick: For anyone chasing that lit-from-within complexion.

M.A.C — With Global Senior Artist Mariam Khairallah

6 October | 3:30 PM

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A beauty industry institution, M.A.C brings Global Senior Artist Mariam Khairallah for a session dedicated to creativity and technique.

Discover the brand's latest innovations while exploring ways to make colour more impactful, refine your creative process and build a more considered professional kit.

Maison Arabia pick: Come for the colour inspiration; leave with ideas for your makeup bag.

Vimi Joshi Beauty — Colour Reimagined Through Culture

7 October | 2:30 PM

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Celebrity makeup artist Vimi Joshi brings more than 28 years of experience across fashion, film and music to a conversation about beauty, identity and individuality.

Her Colour Reimagined Through Culture masterclass explores texture, light and undertones, examining how heritage and lived experience influence the way we approach colour.

Rather than a universal formula, Joshi's philosophy celebrates beauty that responds to the individual.

Maison Arabia pick: A thoughtful look at the relationship between culture and beauty.

NARS — Modern Middle Eastern Glam

7 October | 3:35 PM

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Issam Majed, NARS Regional Lead Makeup Artist for the Middle East, turns the spotlight to a beauty language particularly close to home.

His 45-minute demonstration explores radiant skin, defined eyes and the finishing touches behind a contemporary interpretation of Middle Eastern glam. Expect polished definition with a modern, luminous finish.

Maison Arabia pick: A regional perspective on modern glamour.

Arooba Beauty — Easy Eye Glam with Riri

8 October | 12:35 PM

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Glamorous eyes don't have to be complicated. Riri, Lead Makeup Artist at Arooba Beauty, will break down an elevated eye look using the brand's Signature Eyeshadow Dips, showing how a handful of considered techniques can take eye makeup from simple to statement.

Maison Arabia pick: Save this one for your next evening look.

Patrick Ta — Signature Red-Carpet Glam

8 October | 2:30 PM

Closing the line-up is one of beauty's most recognisable names: Patrick Ta. The celebrity makeup artist will present a two-hour masterclass centred on his signature approach to radiant, red-carpet beauty — from luminous skin and sculpted features to the finishing details behind his instantly recognisable looks.

Known for transforming celebrity beauty into viral techniques, Ta offers an opportunity to see the artistry behind the glow firsthand.

Maison Arabia pick: The one to clear your afternoon for.

The Maison Arabia Beauty Edit

6th October

11:45 AM — Vivienne Sabo

1:25 PM — Mary Phillips

3:30 PM — M.A.C

7th October

2:30 PM — Vimi Joshi Beauty

3:35 PM — NARS

8 October

12:35 PM — Arooba Beauty

2:30 PM — Patrick Ta

From Parisian beauty and professional artistry to Middle Eastern glamour and celebrity red-carpet techniques, The Makeup Studio offers a closer look at the craft behind the trends shaping the industry.

Whether you're a professional artist, beauty enthusiast or simply someone who loves discovering what happens behind the brush, these are the moments worth making time for.

Beautyworld Dubai takes place from 6–8 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Maison Arabia's tip: Save the schedule, arrive early and take notes.