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COVID19 Compliant - Absolute Newbie Morning Desert Drive - Al Qudra - Dubai - 14 May 2021


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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 practice your off-road skills slowly but surely.

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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

 

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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

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MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 
 

Drive Details

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

When:  14 May 2021, Friday.

Meeting time: 05:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting  Point:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/DHk1oMFT6PPAwFej8

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: 10:00 AM

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.
     

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PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW EVENT IN THE EVENT CALENDAR  

 

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8 hours ago, FARAZ MOHAMMED said:

Hi , My vehicle is Toyota prado 2.7 Ltr 4 cylinder, 5 door. Is it good for desert offroading?

Hello @FARAZ MOHAMMED. Yes it is. Make sure it has tow hooks for possible recoveries in the front and back of the car. 

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21 hours ago, FARAZ MOHAMMED said:

I have these, two in the front and one at the back.

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Dear @FARAZ MOHAMMED these are fine. See you on Friday.

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, just like the ones that @FARAZ MOHAMMED has shown above.

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 ( @Chaitanya D ) 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.

@FARAZ MOHAMMED, @Suhaib Shaikh, @Midhun Ravindranath, and any other enthusiast willing to join the Carnity family, please contact me on this thread for any preparatory question. In the meantime, Eid Mubarak, and have a great week.

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Hello, 

I drive a 2010 xterra and I have the factory tie down hooks and no off-road flag, I’ve been to the desert plenty of times before but never as part of an organized group or convoy

i have a radio, deflator, small compressor, extra gas cans and some tools and a shovel. I hope it’s appropriate for the drive. See you guys in the sand.

 

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6 minutes ago, Suhaib Shaikh said:

Hello, 

I drive a 2010 xterra and I have the factory tie down hooks and no off-road flag, I’ve been to the desert plenty of times before but never as part of an organized group or convoy

i have a radio, deflator, small compressor, extra gas cans and some tools and a shovel. I hope it’s appropriate for the drive. See you guys in the sand.

 

Thanks @Suhaib Shaikh. See you on Friday. 

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Dear @Suhaib Shaikh, @FARAZ MOHAMMED and @Midhun Ravindranath.

Time to receive more information about tomorrow's Absolute Newbie drive.

First of all, thanks for sending me the info regarding your past experiences, and available equipment. I will check the tow points when you reach the meeting point, just to make sure they are in good conditions. Those who have flags, please mount them, while I will assist you with deflating. Please, remember to come with a full tank.

Regarding the meeting point, I have chosen a spot which is a bit out of the way from the tarmac road, as in the proximity of the turn-off there are a lot of road works, and we may not have enough space. As advised, please follow the Google Map directions. Once you turn off the tarmac (after circling 360 degrees around a roundabout) you will pass through an opening in the roadworks, and head toward an opening in the fence you'll see in front of you. One between myself (with a grey FJ) and @Chaitanya D (with a black Xterra) will be waiting there, to point you in the right direction. Please take that gravel road into the area, and drive for less than 3 Km before finding the meeting point. Either myself or Chaitanya will be already parked there: stop in a line on the side of the track, and wait to receive further instructions. Those of you with radios, please tune into Carnity Channel #1 (446.006). It would be best if you manage to have this frequency pre-programmed, or activate the dial-in function of your radio, so you may manually tune into it.

After deflating I will announce the order in which each car will be driving in the convoy.

Everything else you'll have to know we'll discuss and introduce you to, just before and during the drive. Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning at 5:30AM sharp

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