COVID19 Compliant - ABSOLUTE NEWBIE Morning Desert Drive - Al Qudra- Dubai - 30 Oct 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:  30 October 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 5:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Al Qudra - https://goo.gl/maps/bSyscTYvEcAC2U3fA

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: 09:30 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 

 

 

[Gaurav]

Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club @belal hadi, @bassel el rafei, @Matt Curson, @HAZEM.Ali, @Mohammed Razeen, 

Kindly reply with a small introduction:

• Which 4x4 are you driving ?
• Any prior offroading experience ?
• Does the vehicle have front and back towpoints and are they in perfect condition ?

 

As a perfect preparation for your first drive with us, please go through the Absolute Newbie Briefing video posted below:

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

For your first drive, please bring a tire pressure gauge and a deflator so you can deflate your tires. These are readily available in ACE, Speedex, AdventureHQ, or even at any fuel station or tire shops near you.

If you do have already other offroad gear such as a flag, radio, shovel, or others, please bring it along as well.

Important note: The Al Qudra Last Exit petrol station where we will be exiting has a compressor to inflate your tires, but lately it has been either defective or hardly working at all. So if you have a compressor plz bring it along as well.

[bassel el rafei]

Thank you Gaurav, I am glad to join the Carnity offroad club. Looking forward to meet all the members .My name is Bassel, I am from Lebanon . I am driving  Toyota Land Cruiser 2019 . I have previous experience ,  I have previous experience .Today , I removed the Lower part of the front spoiler . My car now from front and back sides  hav  the minimum  required height .

[Adrian Little]

Hello Gaurav, I’m driving a Porsche Cayenne and don’t have any prior off roading experience. I’ve seen the briefing video, but wondered if the radios are supplied by you... or we need to purchase them prior to the drive?

Edited October 28, 2020 by Adrian Little

[Gaurav]

Hi @Adrian Little for this first absolute newbie drive, we will provide you the spare radio. From the second drive onward you need to get your own Shovel, Safety Flag and Radio.

I did tried my 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo in sand long ago, I hope your air suspension is still lifting additional 2 inches, that is blessing for off-roading. If not, you can still drive with stock 8.5 inches clearance but in newbie drives you have to be very cautious while going down the dunes. Ill explain more on this later when we meet.

Please make sure that your front bolt-on tow-hook is installed in front and remove the rear plastic that hide the rear tow point.

[Adrian Little]

Hi Gaurav, I don’t think this standard Cayenne has adjustable air suspension. I’ll check the front bolt-on tow hook is installed.

many thanks

adrian

[Gaurav]

Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club @Mohamad Nasser, @Paul Zeitoun

Second reminder @belal hadi, @Matt Curson, @HAZEM.Ali, @Mohammed Razeen, 

Kindly reply with a small introduction:

• Which 4x4 are you driving?
• Any prior offroading experience?
• Does the vehicle have front and back towpoints and are they in perfect condition?

As a perfect preparation for your first drive with us, please go through the Absolute Newbie Briefing video posted below:

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

For your first drive, please bring a tire pressure gauge and a deflator so you can deflate your tires. These are readily available in ACE, Speedex, AdventureHQ, or even at any fuel station or tire shops near you.

If you do have already other offroad gear such as a flag, radio, shovel, or others, please bring it along as well.

Important note: The Al Qudra Last Exit petrol station where we will be exiting has a compressor to inflate your tires, but lately it has been either defective or hardly working at all. So if you have a compressor plz bring it along as well.

[Mohamad Nasser]

Hi Gaurav,

I have a 2020 Ford F150 Raptor.

I do not have any prior off roading experience.

The vehicle has front and back tow points and they are in perfect condition.

Looking forward to Friday.

Thanks,

Mohamad

[Paul Zeitoun]

Hi Gaurav,

2016 Ram Laramie

Front and rear tow hooks, front lip removed

Minor prior experience, and interested in building it up fast with Carnity.

See you Friday

P

[Gaurav]

Thanks @Paul Zeitoun looking forward to see you on Friday.

Please make sure that your Dodge ram has rear hitch receiver or stock tie-down or another tow point at rear too.