Chaitanya D Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Off-roader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. Please Note for members joining from Dubai, check the following link for clear advise on testing for COVID to enter Abu Dhabi/Al Ain - PLEASE NOTE THE VALIDITY OF DPI TEST IS REDUCED NOW TO 24 HOURS ONLY ( ONE ENTRY ONLY) COVID19 test for entering Abu Dhabi from other Emirates - Offroad General Discussion - Carnity.com Generally the drive through centers in Al Faya Truck road are having very less waiting times. Even the Khawaneej DPI center is relatively free if you go on a weekday before 2 pm Drive Details Level: Fewbie and Above (No Newbie) When: 5 Feb 2021, Friday. Meeting time: 7 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/HrUTyAqdRW2CrEn26 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL ENDING THE DRIVE A POINT, WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 Fewbie and above drivers. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. 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 will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. RSVP on following calender 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islam Soliman Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Pls add me to WL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varun Mehndiratta Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Do we need a PCR? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaitanya D Posted January 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, varunmehndiratta said: Do we need a PCR? Not necessarily PCR. DPI test should do , but validity is 24 hours only. You can either do it Thursday evening or Friday morning in Al Faya road , where the counters are generally free early morning and it is very quick. Please go through the drive post above where complete details are mentioned about COVID pre requisites for entering Abu Dhabi/Al Ain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varun Mehndiratta Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Thanks @Chaitanya D any idea about the cost of same...have spent quite a bit on pcrs over last couple of months. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaitanya D Posted January 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, varunmehndiratta said: Thanks @Chaitanya D any idea about the cost of same...have spent quite a bit on pcrs over last couple of months. DPI test is 50 AED, You get a result as No swab which means you are clear to travel to Abu Dhabi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varun Mehndiratta Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Thanks @Chaitanya DThis week is crazy ..5 min delay and all drives are full. Please add me to Waiting list, if no other drive will surely join in... I want to visit Sweihan someday n enjoy the drive, however for this weekend have some plans and the distance coming back would be killing me with after plans. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GauravSoni Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 On 1/31/2021 at 7:30 PM, Chaitanya D said: Not necessarily PCR. DPI test should do , but validity is 24 hours only. You can either do it Thursday evening or Friday morning in Al Faya road , where the counters are generally free early morning and it is very quick. Please go through the drive post above where complete details are mentioned about COVID pre requisites for entering Abu Dhabi/Al Ain Most tests for DPI are being referred for PCR swab test. So it’s your luck if they clear DPI. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaitanya D Posted February 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 17 minutes ago, GauravSoni said: Most tests for DPI are being referred for PCR swab test. So it’s your luck if they clear DPI. Well it is a possibility, but I dont think it's based on luck but scientific testing. As covid cases are increasing, testing has become more stringent but definitely they will not ask to do PCR if DPI is negative as it is automated with no human interference. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GauravSoni Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 @Chaitanya D just came back from testing. There is something more to what is visible. Will tell you the story when we meet for the drive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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