COVID 19 Compliant - ABSOLUTE NEWBIE Morning Desert Drive - Al Qudra - Dubai - 11 Dec 2020

[Srikumar]

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 practise your off-road skills slowly but surely.

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:  11 Dec 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Near to Bab al Shams Resort. Follow the directions. https://goo.gl/maps/hZuYkR4YdGmdWoQP7

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: 10:00 AM

End Point: Qudra Parking 

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 12 new members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM.
  • 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 

 

[pramod]

Hi Srikumar, I would like to join this drive,please advise if can join though have done one but would like to practice more.

[Frederic]

Hi @Danish Mohammad as you have done an Absolute Newbie drive before, please book into one of the Newbie drives that will be posted Sunday evening. This drive is exclusively for first joiners. Thanks !

[Srikumar]

9 hours ago, pramod said:

Hi Srikumar, I would like to join this drive,please advise if can join though have done one but would like to practice more.

Hi Pramod, if you have already done a drive with us, you will have to sign up to the Newbie drives that would go live at 7:10 PM on Sunday. Hope you have subscribed to the whatsapp notification group.

[Danish Mohammad]

Dear Frederic ..... Thanks for your reply.

Please advise... which Newbie shall i join for my second drive ?  

My first drive was in Al Qudra but being a new off road driver I need to get more practice and confidence so that I can continue my learning. 

Regards... 

[Frederic]

7 hours ago, Danish Mohammad said:

Dear Frederic ..... Thanks for your reply.

Please advise... which Newbie shall i join for my second drive ?  

My first drive was in Al Qudra but being a new off road driver I need to get more practice and confidence so that I can continue my learning. 

Regards... 

You can join any Newbie drive as per your preference. You’ll find that the drives in Sharjah and Dubai are different terrains which helps in learning faster.

[Rahimdad]

@Danish Mohammad you can join any newbie drive. We spoil you with choice of different terrains and different Marshals to learn and grow within our multicultural community. Although each Marshal and Crew has their own flavour but I rest assure you we all care equally for you and share our experiences to help your growth. Sit back, select a drive and enjoy.

[Saneesh Thomas]

Hello,

It is my first time with Carnity. I have already RSVPd in the event calendar.

Please find my car details below.

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. - Jeep Wrangler Falcon Edition 2018
• Do you have any prior off-road experience? - No Prior Experience
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets - Yes

 

Regards,

Saneesh

[Danish Mohammad]

Dear Rahimdad…. Thanks for your reply …. your point is noted & I will try.

Regards... 

[Srikumar]

@Saneesh Thomas @Alphin Aloor @Barisyuregir @Harold Roberts @Sanjay Malik @N@ved @Juan Carlos Elizalde Reyes @muzrma @Vladimir Cirilo welcome to the Carnity offroad Club.

You have probably come across lots of information on this drive topic, the website, and might have a lot of questions on how to prepare yourself for your first offroad drive with us. Rest assured we have covered all the essential information already in many topics, tutorials, and we will be guiding you through every step along they way to becoming a confident safe offroader. 

For those who have not yet provided the information, the first thing I would like to ask of you is to briefly introduce yourself:

1) Which 4x4 are you driving/bringing to the drive ?

2) Do you have any prior offroading experience? If so please specify.

3) Does your vehicle have front and rear towpoints and are they in good condition ?

Furthermore, we have made an amazing Absolute Newbie briefing video which really helps in getting you to understand the first basic essentials, so please watch it with full attention:

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

For your first offroad drive with us you will only need a few offroad gears:

- A pressure gauge and deflator so you can deflate your tyres (available in Speedex, Ace, Dragon Mart).

- A compressor to inflate your tyres (the compressor at the Last Exit ADNOC has been defective for the last few weeks)

- A fully serviced vehicle with front and rear towpoints, and a spare wheel that is usable in case needed.

- If you have a UHF Radio you can bring it along, and program it to the Carnity Frequencies as per the below post. In case, you dont, then for the Absolute Newbie Drive we shall provide you with a spare one, but you would definitely need to get before your next drive.  

In case you have more offroad gears you are of course welcome to bring it along.