Dune driving
Dune bashing is repeatedly described as thrilling, with experienced driving and desert photo stops on some tours.
Desert Vibes Tourism
Oud Metha
Desert Vibes Tourism is an inbound tour operator in Oud Metha, with desert safaris at its centre. Visitors can book dune bashing and quad-bike rides, with some tours also including camel rides, sandboarding, dinner and live shows.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
469 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quad rides
Quad biking is a strong part of the experience, including a reported 30-minute private morning session and open-area riding.
Full itinerary
Many safari packages combine camel rides, sandboarding, cultural performances and a fire show rather than stopping at dune driving.
Pickup service
A private morning safari review reported smooth hotel pickup, a photo stop and a helpful guide throughout the outing.
Camp service
Some visitors found the camp clean and well run, with professional staff, good seating and a satisfactory dinner-show experience.
Morning option
The private morning safari was praised for combining quad biking, camel riding, dune bashing and a desert photo stop.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm camp. Before paying, confirm the exact camp shown in the booking and ask for every extra charge in writing.
Check transfers. For family or Ajman returns, reconfirm the route and door-to-door promise before departure; one group faced an unplanned Dubai detour.
Verify VIP. Ask exactly what VIP includes and have the seating reservation confirmed before arriving at the camp.
Budget upgrades. Ask whether better food costs extra: one visitor said a quality-food upgrade required an additional 50 Aed.
Check cruise. If booking the dhow cruise, confirm the boat type and buffet details; one booking used a small yacht with limited food instead.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Oud Metha - Dubai
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Return safety
One family reported being left on a freeway while waiting for another van, after a promised door-to-door return changed without notice.
Hidden charges
A reviewer said the group was taken to a different camp from the pictured one and encountered undisclosed extra prices.
VIP mismatch
One VIP booking reportedly provided only different seating, and the promised table was not reserved on arrival.
Hard selling
A visitor felt pressured to buy add-ons and upgrades, while another said sandboarding support was inadequate.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
50 Aed
quality food
“If you would like to eat more quality food you have to spent more 50 Aed but he helped us for food”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
Desert Vibes Tourism, based in Oud Metha, is mainly known through its desert-safari bookings. The core experience is dune bashing, often paired with quad biking, camel rides, sandboarding, dinner and live entertainment. A private morning safari included a 30-minute quad session, a short camel ride, a desert photo stop and smooth hotel pickup, while other visitors highlighted the fire show and cultural performances.
The driving and guides are the most consistent strengths in the reviews. Visitors describe the dune runs as exciting, with some guides helping people feel comfortable and keeping the day organised. Camp feedback is more mixed: some found the food, seating and cleanliness good, while others found the food strange, bland or limited.
Sandboarding support was also criticised in one review. Book carefully rather than assuming the package matches the pictures. One group reported arriving at a different camp and finding hidden prices; another said a VIP booking offered little beyond seating, which was not reserved.
Confirm the camp, inclusions, upgrades and return transport before paying. A serious family complaint also described an unsafe freeway drop-off and an unannounced route change to Ajman. The separate dhow-cruise reviews raise similar questions about boat type, food and add-on photography charges.