COVID19 Compliant - ABSOLUTE NEWBIE Morning Desert Drive - Al Qudra- Dubai - 18 Sep 2020

[Gaurav]

Join us to explore Al Qudra Desert to find what's beyond Qudra lakes

And learn the art of offroading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure.

You will learn to self-drive your vehicle from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to test your off-road control.
 

Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having

• 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY)
• Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY)

 

 

What you'll learn:

• Introduction to off-roading.
• Desert driving basics and etiquette.
• Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices.
• Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures.
• Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice.

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience?
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

Why should i join?

• We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques.
• If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of offroading experience in the UAE.
• This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control.

Can my vehicle do this ?

• This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further.
• Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any vehicle modifications.

Can i bring passengers ?

• Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to offroading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions.

 

Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club

 

 

STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity.

 

MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC

 

 

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

Drive Details

Level:  Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club

When:  Friday 18 September 2020.

Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Al Qudra - https://goo.gl/maps/ZgS2Gqam9PcsxWR48

Type of Car: Any 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Deflator and Pressure Gauge, Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM

End Point: Qudra Parking 

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 15 members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM.
  • 1 Lead Marshal + 2/3 Senior Members + 12 Members.
  • If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list
• Latecomers or members who are not on the RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Please cancel you RSVP if you cannot make it, so your spot can be taken by others.
   

 

PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW EVENT IN THE EVENT CALENDAR

 

[Krishnakumar]

Hi Gaurav

car details

Prado 2015 5 door type. Tow hooks available both sides.

[Gaurav]

Hi @Farook Veettil @Dean Ryburn @Roopesh babu @Mahmoud_Alhamed @sri ganesh @Peter Hallez @Luca Palanca Falsini @Shital Somaiya @Sandeep Padhi welcome to Carnity Offroad Club!

Kindly introduce yourself and provide the following information:

1. Which vehicle are you bringing for this drive?
2. Do you have any prior offroading experience? If so, where?
3. Are the front and back tow points of your vehicle are in perfectly usable condition?

 

MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC

 

FOR YOUR AND YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY
PLEASE WATCH BELOW VIDEO BRIEFING WITHOUT ANY DISTRACTIONS

I will personally ask question from this video brief before the drive and if you cannot answer them, you will be watching this same video again on the meeting point and holding the whole convoy by causing 15 mins delay.

 

 

[Peter Hallez]

@Gaurav 

Good evening ! 
 

I will be bringing a Jeep wrangle rubicon 2017 purple 2 two doors.
 

I do have a prior experience off-roading. I have been to LIWA desert, Madam, Sony, big red, fossil rock. I have done some wadi too in fugeirah, Sharjah, diba, ras al kaima. 
 

And the tow hook are in good conditions. 

Looking forward to meet you !! 
 

See you soon.

[Sandeep Padhi]

3 hours ago, Gaurav said:

Hi @Farook Veettil @Dean Ryburn @Roopesh babu @Mahmoud_Alhamed @sri ganesh @Peter Hallez @Luca Palanca Falsini @Shital Somaiya @Sandeep Padhi welcome to Carnity Offroad Club!

Kindly introduce yourself and provide the following information:

1. Which vehicle are you bringing for this drive?
2. Do you have any prior offroading experience? If so, where?
3. Are the front and back tow points of your vehicle are in perfectly usable condition?

 

MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC

 

FOR YOUR AND YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY
PLEASE WATCH BELOW VIDEO BRIEFING WITHOUT ANY DISTRACTIONS

I will personally ask question from this video brief before the drive and if you cannot answer them, you will be watching this same video again on the meeting point and holding the whole convoy by causing 15 mins delay.

 

Hi, I have a Jeep Wrangler JLU 2020. I have done my desert driving course at EDI and have done one desert driving session at Qudra independently. Tow hooks are in good condition. Looking forward to have this desert driving experience with you all.

 

[Roopesh babu]

Good morning Gourav,

My car is Pajero 2014

I have no off road experience 

Tow points are in good condition

[Shital Somaiya]

Hi Gaurav, 

Will be driving Nissan Patrol 2020, front and back hook in new condition.

Have done 1 day Desert Driving course with EDI, and last week spent 1 hour driving in Al Qudra on our own. 

Looking forward to ride with you guys tomorrow. 

[sri ganesh]

Hello Gaurav,

I drive a Pajero 2015, LWB

I am new to desert driving

The tow points are good

[Gok Krish]

Hello People, Hi Shital - finally, I am in...will be taking delivery of my vehicle with the tow hooks fitted to front and back ! See u all tomorrow and there starts the adventure!! yeah!!

[Luca Palanca Falsini]

Good morning everyone, 

My name is Luca 

I will be there with my white Fortuner. 

I already had the chance to drive to desert 🐪 I was with Desert Cruiser for more than 1 year (a small group) and had some drive with Almost 4X4.

I have all the required equipment and .. just bring a new desert front bumper :)

See you tomorrow!!!!