Full Day Intermediate Desert Drive - Al Quaa - Abu Dhabi - 23 Dec 2023

[GauravSoni]

Drive Info

Welcome to Speed Sculptures Safari!!!

With the cool winter breeze finally starting to set in, it’s time to hit the big playgrounds that UAE has to offer. And, there is none bigger than the monstrous dunes of Al Quaa. This area has every kind of dune structure possible, pyramid dunes, starfish dune, steep slip faces, and bowls the size of a football stadium. 
 

 

BOWLS

 

STARFISH DUNES

 

STEEP SLIP FACES

This will be the ultimate test of driver and machine. You will be redlining the engine, and your car will still crave for more.

So drivers, Start your engines!!!

Important Points for all drive participants

1. This drive is for Intermediates who have already completed min. 3 IM drives with Carnity.
2. Keep your car as light as possible. This is not a drive to have passengers.
3. There is no need to carry extra fuel
4. Ensure that you are with a tank full to the brim at the meeting point
5. The plan is to end the drive when we run out of fuel (so please dont keep any kind of other appointments for that day). 
6. Take the E95 route only, as that has the closest gas station. All other routes dont have any gas station close to the meeting point. 
7. Ensure that your car is in the best possible condition. 
8. Ensure that you conserve fuel by turning the engine off at every break.
9. Bring some quick wrapped sandwiches or lunch to eat along the way. 

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquette's
• Emergency details for all off-roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

 

Drive Details

Level:  Intermediate+ (min. 3 Intermediate drives with Carnity) and above 

Meeting time: 08:00 AM Saturday (deflated and ready to move)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/6kiP3wMm29u18diF6  (Coordinates : 23°28'59.2"N 55°12'50.5"E)

Approximate finish time: When we run out of fuel or 3 PM

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), smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy 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.

 

PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

 

[GauravSoni]

Dune surfers! 
 @Gok Krish @Imran Kashif  @Mario Cornejo @Mohamad Anwer @Chris Wing @Naveen Raj @Salim Akhtar
welcome to the seasons first Al qua adventures! 
 Make sure you and your machine are all tuned and ready to roar!

We will announce the convoy order and the radio channel during the briefing.

make sure the tanks are full to brim at the start point / or carry 10-20 liters of extra fuel if uncertain.

FYI I would be camping the night before .. so let me know if u have similar plan! 

see you all soon!

 

[Gok Krish]

3 hours ago, GauravSoni said:

Dune surfers! 
 @Gok Krish @Imran Kashif  @Mario Cornejo @Mohamad Anwer @Chris Wing @Naveen Raj @Salim Akhtar
welcome to the seasons first Al qua adventures! 
 Make sure you and your machine are all tuned and ready to roar!

We will announce the convoy order and the radio channel during the briefing.

make sure the tanks are full to brim at the start point / or carry 10-20 liters of extra fuel if uncertain.

FYI I would be camping the night before .. so let me know if u have similar plan! 

see you all soon!

 

Hello GS - where would the last filling station be? can u drop pin if you know or if you reach ahead for drive and fuel up planning...tks

[GauravSoni]

11 hours ago, GauravSoni said:

Dune surfers! 
 @Gok Krish @Imran Kashif  @Mario Cornejo @Mohamad Anwer @Chris Wing @Naveen Raj @Salim Akhtar
welcome to the seasons first Al qua adventures! 
 Make sure you and your machine are all tuned and ready to roar!

We will announce the convoy order and the radio channel during the briefing.

make sure the tanks are full to brim at the start point / or carry 10-20 liters of extra fuel if uncertain.

FYI I would be camping the night before .. so let me know if u have similar plan! 

see you all soon!

 

Last fuel stations: if you are coming through Al ain following E95, Al qua town ADNOC which is 30 km from meeting point.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/iKxGaLVzmNoAVtm2A?g_st=ic
 

If you are coming From Abu Dhabi via Razeen, the last fuel station is at Razeen which is 111 km to meeting point.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5UeHgvarsciye9PKA?g_st=ic
 You could carry Jerry cans to top up at the meeting point or drive further to Al Qua town to fuel up and get back to meeting point. (Additional 60km drive)

 

 

[Krishna R]

Someone bring a funnel for fuel fill up please.

Also, I will be camping at the start point tonight. Any company?

[Imran Kashif]

Hi @GauravSoni my car is still in garage,try to finish but until know not complete , sorry guys can’t join you😔

[Krishna R]

@Gok Krish Are you camping?

 

[Gok Krish]

Yes and otw

[Mohamad Anwer]

On 12/21/2023 at 7:35 PM, GauravSoni said:

Dune surfers! 
 @Gok Krish @Imran Kashif  @Mario Cornejo @Mohamad Anwer @Chris Wing @Naveen Raj @Salim Akhtar
welcome to the seasons first Al qua adventures! 
 Make sure you and your machine are all tuned and ready to roar!

We will announce the convoy order and the radio channel during the briefing.

make sure the tanks are full to brim at the start point / or carry 10-20 liters of extra fuel if uncertain.

FYI I would be camping the night before .. so let me know if u have similar plan! 

see you all soon!

 

I am so sorry @GauravSoniI must decline due to some work related last minute complications. 

I wish you a great drive all. 

Regards,

Mohsmad 

[Naveen Raj]

@GauravSoni what an amazing drive bhai, no words to describe as it was kind of an extreme action which was deserved well in Al Quaa and u did justice to it. Everyone drove exceptionally  well. @Krishna Rhope your serpentine belt issue  is sorted out. 

Looking forward for Al Quaa part 2.