Absolute Newbie Desert Drive - Al Qudra - Dubai - 27 Mar 2022

[Chaitanya D]

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.

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)

This is an off-road drive for beginners where you'll drive and learn at your own pace:

• This is not a training session.
• This is not a 1:1 teaching class.
• This is not a Desert Driving Course.

If you are interested in comprehensive 1:1 training sessions, please check Desert Driving Courses.

• Desert Driving Masterclass
• Desert Recovery Champion
• Advance Desert Driving Course
   

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.

 

Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club

 

 

STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity.

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

 

Important links to read:

• Off road Club Grading Structure V.3.0
• Frequently Asked Questions - Click and scroll down.
  • How do I join?
  • Is my car fit for off-roading
  • Many more FAQ's - ANSWERED.
• Mandatory Safety Requirements
• Essential Off-road Gear
• Ultimate Compressor Review
• Transfer your previous off-road experience

 

Drive Details

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

When:  27 March 2022, Sunday

Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting  Point: https://goo.gl/maps/JjNNwfQpCXcpgyCN9

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

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 12 new members only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 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 calendar 

 

[Chaitanya D]

Dear friends

@Eli Mathias @Mahmoud Torky

@Wafi Ziadeh

@Sayed Bilal

@Anthony Cupit
Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club !

As a small introduction, kindly inform us about the following:

1) Which 4x4 are you bringing?

2) Do you have any prior off-road experience? if so please specify.

3) Is your 4x4 equipped with tow points /recovery hooks/eyelets at the front and back? This is mandatory to join our drives.

 

For your first drive, I would request if you can bring the following mandatory items:

• Tire Pressure gauge
• Tire deflator
• Air compressor so you can inflate your tires after the drive. ( we will be ending the drive away from a gas station / the compressor at gas station in last exit qudra is under repair most of the times)

If you have more offroad equipment, you are welcome to bring it along. Do not hesitate to post your questions on this drive post.

See you on coming Sunday!

[Eli Mathias]

Hey Chaitanya,

Thanks for the welcome!

I have a Jeep, Cherokee, Summit, 2018... And I just took a look but I don't think it has the front tow points attached.

Is it very easy to get done somewhere?

Thanks, Elizabeth 

[Chaitanya D]

1 hour ago, Eli Mathias said:

Hey Chaitanya,

Thanks for the welcome!

I have a Jeep, Cherokee, Summit, 2018... And I just took a look but I don't think it has the front tow points attached.

Is it very easy to get done somewhere?

Thanks, Elizabeth 

thanks @Eli Mathias for your reply. Do you have any prior off-road experience? if so please specify.

Tow hooks can be fixed from any off road garages/ fabrication shops .Since this is a important requirement while driving on sand , get them fixed as it is mandatory.

See you soon

 

[Eli Mathias]

No prior experience... I will see if I can get the tow hooks done asap!

[Eli Mathias]

Hey Chaitanya, unfortunately I won't be able to join. I plan on selling this jeep in a couple of months. I'll get something more rugged and desert ready in August tho!

[Zain Chawla]

Hi! Id like to join this drive but I’m not sure how to rsvp

Hi 

 

I have a Pajero 2014

 

yea I have done off-roading but only with my friend not part of any group

 

and yes I have recovery in front and back

[Chaitanya D]

14 hours ago, Zain Chawla said:

Hi! Id like to join this drive but I’m not sure how to rsvp

Hi 

 

I have a Pajero 2014

 

yea I have done off-roading but only with my friend not part of any group

 

and yes I have recovery in front and back

Noted with thanks @Zain Chawla.

When ever you want to RSVP, you open the drive post or calendar and click going. More details will follow upon completion of this absolute newbie drive .

It would be great if you can acquaint yourself with disabling the ABS on a  Pajero , as in the below link. 

 

[Krishna R]

Hello Doc @Chaitanya D 

I know this is an absolute newbie drive.

But I don't think I am getting a drive this weekend, Is there any possibility of me joining this drive?

Regards

Krishna

[Wafi Ziadeh]

Hi chaitanya,

i have a ford bronco and all basic requirements.

do i need a flag and a walkie talkie ? 
 

thanks,

 

wafi