Custom Designs
Custom cakes are repeatedly matched closely to reference images, with detailed designs and special requests handled carefully.
Ribbons and Balloons - Oud Metha
Oud Metha
Ribbons and Balloons in Oud Metha is a cake shop known for carefully executed celebration cakes, including customised designs and eggless options. Customers particularly mention the Death by Chocolate cake, reliable delivery, and cakes made to match reference images.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
307 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Eggless Options
The eggless range includes rich, moist choices such as Death by Chocolate and Mississippi mud cake.
Chocolate Cakes
Death by Chocolate, Belgian chocolate and Ferrero-style cakes are praised for being moist, rich and not overly sweet.
Fast Delivery
Reviews include birthday and office orders delivered in an hour or in under three hours, including a customised cake.
Dietary Choices
Customers have ordered gluten-free chocolate cake, and another review specifically mentions vegan cake availability.
Celebration Staples
Families and offices return for birthday cakes and cupcakes, with reviewers noting consistent freshness, design and flavour.
Less Sweet
Several customers appreciate cakes that are moist and indulgent without being excessively sweet.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Early. For a detailed customised cake, share your reference image and requests early; short-notice orders can work but are not guaranteed.
Try Eggless. If you need eggless cake, ask about the broad selection; reviewers especially enjoyed the eggless Death by Chocolate.
Choose Chocolate. Chocolate fans should consider Death by Chocolate or Belgian chocolate; reviews describe them as moist, rich and popular with offices.
Clarify Decorations. For themed cakes, ask which decorations are edible and which are not before serving them to children.
Check Timing. Confirm delivery timing when ordering, particularly for celebrations, since one older review mentions occasional delivery issues.
Expect Richness. If you prefer a light sponge, ask about the texture first; one customer found the Belgian chocolate cake heavy, rich and dense.
Plan the visit
Practical details
8th St
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Raspberry yuzu piquant cake
A customer specifically singled out this fruit-forward cake as a favourite.
Rocher cake
This Ferrero Chocolate cake was praised for its moist texture, rich flavour, balanced sweetness and decoration.
red velvet cake
A long-time customer recommends this cake for its flavour and says it is a regular choice for occasions.
Common Concerns
Higher Prices
One long-time customer says the cakes are good quality but priced on the higher side.
Rich Texture
Some cakes can feel heavy or dense, especially if you prefer a lighter sponge-style cake.
Delivery Issues
A review mentions occasional delivery problems, although the cake was considered worth the drive.
Mixed Counter Service
One customer found the shop staff less friendly and not very willing to explain things during a question-heavy visit.
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The Bottom Line
Ribbons and Balloons is a celebration-focused cake shop in Oud Metha, with a strong track record for birthday, family and office orders. You can order a standard cake or send a reference image for a customised design; reviewers repeatedly say the finished decoration closely followed their instructions. Cupcakes are also a regular family favourite.
Chocolate is the safest place to start. Death by Chocolate is repeatedly described as moist, rich and especially popular for office birthdays, while Belgian chocolate, Rocher and red velvet cakes also receive specific praise. The eggless selection is unusually well represented in the reviews, including Death by Chocolate and Mississippi mud cake.
Gluten-free chocolate cake and vegan cake are mentioned too, so it is worth asking about dietary requirements rather than assuming the standard range. Service is usually quick and organised, with examples of one-hour delivery and a customised order completed in under three hours. Still, confirm timing for an important celebration: one older review mentions occasional delivery issues.
Cakes tend towards rich and dense rather than light sponge, and one customer considered the prices high, though they felt the quality justified it. For themed children's cakes, clarify which decorations are edible before serving.