COVID 19 Compliant - ABSOLUTE NEWBIE Morning Desert Drive - Al Qudra - Dubai - 22 Jan 2021

[Ale Vallecchi]

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:  22 Jan 2021, Friday.

Meeting time: 07:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9uK3eZTD9TvFTJVa8

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: Tire deflator, pressure gauge and compressor, Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 11:00 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 

 

[Robert Nammour]

Hello! I look forward to meeting all of you next week! Ps: I drive a 4 door 2018 JL. 

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear soon to be Desertnauts. Welcome to Carnity!

As you are aware of, this is a drive strictly for who has never been off road with Carnity. In preparation for it, it is important that you inform us if:

• you have any prior off-road experience;
• your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

Before joining the drive on Friday morning, you will need to have viewed the introductory videos (links above). Please also make sure you are equipped with you a tire deflator and a tire pressure gauge (sometimes they are all in one tool). You will need these. If you have an off-road flag as well that would he great. In case you do not have a flag mount on your car, you may look for a flag with suction cups, which can be easily placed on one of the rear windows. Even if the drive should end near a gas station, where they have an air compressor, if you have your own please bring it along, as it may be quicker than waiting in line. So, to recap, useful tools to carry would be:

• tire deflator
• tire pressure gauge
• off-road flag
• air compressor

All these items should be available at any ACE or Speedex store, as well as at Dragon Mart. 

Regarding the area of the drive, we will access the desert from a less used entry point, along the road going from Qudra Parking (where you can use the ADNOC gas station to fill up your tank), toward the Bab al Shams Resort. Follow carefully the Google Maps directions: once you turn off the tarmac road (after circling a roundabout next to a mosque), you will cross an opening through roadworks being done along the bike track. Still following Google Maps' directions, you will go through an open fence, on a dirt track, for a few kilometers, until you'll reach the meeting and deflation point. I will also ask the other Senior member driving with the group to wait at the turn-off from the tarmac, just next to the bike track, and direct you in the proper direction.

Once arrived at the meeting point, we'll conduct a final inspection of your cars (sufficient clearance and accessible tow points are a must, without which you'll be turned back). Following a detailed technical briefing, we'll be ready to enter the dunes, and start your off-roading adventure. This area is rarely used by other clubs, and the sand is much cleaner ad smoother, so this is an ideal ground to move your first steps in the desert.

@Satish Mungse, @Serafino, @[email protected], @Robert Nammour, @Ganesan Kathirvel, @Hossam Anwar, @Rowi Elsaid, and any other enthusiast willing to join the Carnity family, please contact me on this thread for any preparatory question. In the meantime, have a great week.

[Serafino]

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi

• you have any prior off-road experience; Yes total of 6 drives 4 in Badayer, 2 in Al Qudra
• your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets; Towing hooks are in excellent working conditions.
• tire deflator; Available
• tire pressure gauge, Available
• off-road flag; Available
• air compressor; Available

[Ale Vallecchi]

Just now, Serafino said:

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi

• you have any prior off-road experience; Yes total of 6 drives 4 in Badayer, 2 in Al Qudra
• your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets; Towing hooks are in excellent working conditions.
• tire deflator; Available
• tire pressure gauge, Available
• off-road flag; Available
• air compressor; Available

Thank you @Serafino. Will see you on Friday. BTW. Sei italiano? 

[Serafino]

@Ale Vallecchi No, sono Egiziano. Ma sto imparando l'Italiano. ei meie amici Italiani mi hanno chiamato Serafino

[Ale Vallecchi]

33 minutes ago, Serafino said:

@Ale Vallecchi No, sono Egiziano. Ma sto imparando l'Italiano. ei meie amici Italiani mi hanno chiamato Serafino

Ottimo!! Bravo. And @Serafino is a nice name 👍

[Robert Nammour]

Hello again! Here is my checklist:
 

• you have any prior off-road experience: yep! A few weekend fun drives in Qudra
• your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets: yes
• tire deflator: yes
• tire pressure gauge: yes
• off-road flag: yes
• air compressor: yes

thanks! 

[Satish Mungse]

@Ale Vallecchi I am confirming below 

I have Pajero - 3.5 Litter - 2014 model

• you have any prior off-road experience; No
• your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets; - Yes.
• tire deflator; Yes
• tire pressure gauge, Yes
• off-road flag; No - I will try to get it this drive or sure from next drive
• air compressor; Yes

Thank you 

[Hossam Anwar]

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• I have Pajero - 2015 model
• you have any prior off-road experience; no experience
• your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets; yes
• tire deflator; yes
• tire pressure gauge, yes
• off-road flag; no
• air compressor; no

Thank you 

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