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K8-notlate Apr 3rd 2011 1:05 am

Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 
Just wondering if anyone perhaps knows the contact details for a tattoo artist here in the UAE, preferably Dubai but anywhere would do. Would be grateful if anyone has any details.

Autonomy Apr 3rd 2011 1:07 am

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by K8-notlate (Post 9282568)
Just wondering if anyone perhaps knows the contact details for a tattoo artist here in the UAE, preferably Dubai but anywhere would do. Would be grateful if anyone has any details.

I didn't think there were any officially? Is it not haram or something....?

K8-notlate Apr 3rd 2011 1:10 am

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by Autonomy (Post 9282570)
I didn't think there were any officially? Is it not haram or something....?

There used to be one here, but I can't locate her - thought someone might know - while they are haram, she used her craft for post surgical and restorative tattooing - such as for breast cancer, scar concealment, eyebrow loss, etc She was licenced by the Ministry of Health. She did the arty stuff on the side.

co durham boy Apr 3rd 2011 1:51 am

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by K8-notlate (Post 9282568)
Just wondering if anyone perhaps knows the contact details for a tattoo artist here in the UAE, preferably Dubai but anywhere would do. Would be grateful if anyone has any details.

Theres loads , you need an introduction though

norsk Apr 3rd 2011 2:30 am

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by co durham boy (Post 9282623)
Theres loads , you need an introduction though

I doubt that safety and hygiene is going to be top of the list for any back-alley tattoo shops in Dubai...

However I have heard that there are licensed tattoo shops in Bahrain. Not sure where, but I will ask around if you want...

One of the new clubs recently opened in Juffair apparently even do a weekly (or possibly monthly) tattoo evening where they allow artists to come and show their stuff and take bookings..

norsk Apr 3rd 2011 5:23 am

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 
This event was back in December, and not sure if they've had anymore.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=174126475939589

A quick call to the place and they should be able to say if they are going to host more nights, and where the tattoo artists are in Bahrain..

K8-notlate Apr 3rd 2011 4:53 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by norsk (Post 9282905)
This event was back in December, and not sure if they've had anymore.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=174126475939589

A quick call to the place and they should be able to say if they are going to host more nights, and where the tattoo artists are in Bahrain..


Originally Posted by co durham boy (Post 9282623)
Theres loads , you need an introduction though

Thanks Guys - feedback much appreciated.

co durham boy Apr 3rd 2011 5:21 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by norsk (Post 9282675)
I doubt that safety and hygiene is going to be top of the list for any back-alley tattoo shops in Dubai...

However I have heard that there are licensed tattoo shops in Bahrain. Not sure where, but I will ask around if you want...

One of the new clubs recently opened in Juffair apparently even do a weekly (or possibly monthly) tattoo evening where they allow artists to come and show their stuff and take bookings..

The guy that done mine in Dubai is one of the best in the buisiness , he done some stuff for me in Hong Kong in 95 , he's in Dubai now , works only on recommendations from other clients and he ain't cheap.

You can go to his Villa or he'll come to you for an extra charge , there's a massive underground scene in Dubai and a lot of the artists are first rate . His equipment is first rate and he's been tattooing in Dubai for 7 years.

norsk Apr 3rd 2011 5:50 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by co durham boy (Post 9283684)
The guy that done mine in Dubai is one of the best in the buisiness , he done some stuff for me in Hong Kong in 95 , he's in Dubai now , works only on recommendations from other clients and he ain't cheap.

You can go to his Villa or he'll come to you for an extra charge , there's a massive underground scene in Dubai and a lot of the artists are first rate . His equipment is first rate and he's been tattooing in Dubai for 7 years.

that's not exactly back-alley though is it mate? ;) if he's top notch he's going to be keen on keeping his clients happy especially as referrals is usually how artists get new clients...

i've been thinking of getting a chinese/japanese dragon coming over my shoulder with the tail down the arm for a couple of years, but still haven't found an artist who i would trust with such a big (and specialist) piece. one guy who was referred to me (in UK) said "no problem", but looking at his portfolio I saw no chinese or japanese art whatsoever. i politely told him "maybe some other time"...

Blue Cat Apr 3rd 2011 9:50 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by norsk (Post 9283701)
that's not exactly back-alley though is it mate? ;) if he's top notch he's going to be keen on keeping his clients happy especially as referrals is usually how artists get new clients...

i've been thinking of getting a chinese/japanese dragon coming over my shoulder with the tail down the arm for a couple of years, but still haven't found an artist who i would trust with such a big (and specialist) piece. one guy who was referred to me (in UK) said "no problem", but looking at his portfolio I saw no chinese or japanese art whatsoever. i politely told him "maybe some other time"...

that will look fabulous when you're 60 ...:p

norsk Apr 3rd 2011 11:33 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9283944)
that will look fabulous when you're 60 ...:p

once i am that old i will go back and get the tattoo artist to put a grey beard and some wrinkles on it..:p

co durham boy Apr 3rd 2011 11:41 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9283944)
that will look fabulous when you're 60 ...:p

No one's gonna see it when he's 60 , only his missus or the undertaker...

weasel central Apr 3rd 2011 11:48 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9283944)
that will look fabulous when you're 60 ...:p

Generally nothing relating to the body of a 60 year old looks fabulous :rolleyes: ..

Dastardly739 Jun 11th 2011 6:15 am

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 
Hey

I'm looking to get a tattoo done, probably a Polynesian one, can anybody recommend a good artist?

Alexa Jun 11th 2011 6:40 am

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 
Have a look at this. 3D tattoos! Amazing!
http://naszetatuaze.pl/lukas/jaszczurka-2/

scrubbedexpat141 Jun 11th 2011 4:23 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 
Try going on facebook, type in the worlds most expensive footballers name followed by Tattoist.

In Sharjah and a guy in the office just had his sleeve finished by this lad, quality is brilliant.

Dastardly739 Jun 11th 2011 10:48 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 
ok that makes sense

Dastardly739 Jun 11th 2011 10:48 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 
i'm assuming most expensive player as in transfer fee paid and not current value

scrubbedexpat141 Jun 11th 2011 11:07 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by Dastardly739 (Post 9427309)
i'm assuming most expensive player as in transfer fee paid and not current value

Think, left man utd to real for bucket loads

same name as the one who missed the 1998 world cup final in clouds of mystery...now quite fat, had a stupid little haircut at one point too (98 ish)

K8-notlate Jun 11th 2011 11:10 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 9427338)
Think, left man utd to real for bucket loads

same name as the one who missed the 1998 world cup final in clouds of mystery...now quite fat, had a stupid little haircut at one point too (98 ish)

Ok, for the blonde in the room, can I at least have initials :huh:

Dastardly739 Jun 11th 2011 11:23 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 
haha i didn't actually know straight away but just needed to get up to 3 posts for messages lol

scrubbedexpat141 Jun 12th 2011 12:41 am

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by K8-notlate (Post 9427346)
Ok, for the blonde in the room, can I at least have initials :huh:

OK. The one who is now fat, looked a bit like bugs bunny, failed to appear for the 98 world cup final, brazilian, went by one name starting with R

The one who left Man Utd to go to Real Madrid for a world record fee in the last couple of years went by two names; C.R....it's the latter that's relevant.

K8-notlate Jun 12th 2011 12:42 am

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 9427495)
OK. The one who is now fat, looked a bit like bugs bunny, failed to appear for the 98 world cup final, brazilian, went by one name starting with R

The one who left Man Utd to go to Real Madrid for a world record fee in the last couple of years went by two names; C.R....it's the latter that's relevant.

Ta

The Dean Jun 12th 2011 2:44 am

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Some tattooists will do anything you want............. :ohmy:

Paracletus Jun 12th 2011 3:13 am

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http://www.demotivationalposters.org...1265224972.jpg

I think someone should do this..as a piece of social commentary.

Spugsy Jun 12th 2011 9:39 pm

Re: Tattoos in Dubai, UAE
 

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 9427748)
Some tattooists will do anything you want............. :ohmy:

arf arf!


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