Full Day Intermediate Desert Drive - Al Qua'a - Abu Dhabi - 1 Feb 2025

[GauravSoni]

DRIVE PLAN

The Drive is intended for short bursts of High-Speed bowls, climbs, crisscross, and Ridge riding for thrill seekers. ( no passengers)

we will camp on Friday night and drive on Saturday morning till our hearts are content and empty fuel tanks!

MUST READ AND COMPLY

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

Level: Minimum 1 Intermediate and above (No New Intermediate)

When: 1 Feb 2025, Saturday

Meeting time: 8 AM

Meeting Point: TBA

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 lunch, 20 liter Extra Fuel ( for cars <60 liter tank), smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: Until Fuel Runs out ( 4 PM)

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

MANDATORY OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor
• Walkie-talkie radio
• Off-road flag
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 8 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday
• 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 - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 BELOW CALENDAR

 

Edited January 27, 2025 by GauravSoni

[_luke_]

Cant go saturday. have a great drive! should be amazing!

[W a q a r]

Hi @GauravSoni, can I directly reach the meeting point as I won’t be able to camp at night. 

[Sunil Mathew]

I will also plan to reach meeting point at 8 AM..no camping

Edited January 30, 2025 by Sunil Mathew

[Looper]

One needs to go to Al Quaa town, go to ADNOC Service Station | Al Quaa (946) and fill up the tank before coming in at the meeting point - please calculate your time accordingly.

You can take either the Al Quaa Milky Way Road or E95 that takes you through the Al Quaa Town. Google Maps shows that E95 is the best track for me if I take into consideration that I need to fill up. I reckon it will be a 3:30 min drive including the stoppage for filling up.

After the drive please take a few hours rest before you move in. Last time around we went to a mandi restaurant and had a great serving of Mandi and took a nap before we moved out. We had camped previous day. Let's perhaps do that after the drive as a convoy.

[GauravSoni]

Dune surfers @Looper @Waqaɾ @Brett Eicher @gautam @Sunil Mathew @Mario Cornejo

The meeting point is : https://maps.app.goo.gl/BSwT8oZJQWJuiuFj6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

we shall meet at 8 am.. ready to move by 8.30 am…

important points:

1. Carry extra fuel if your car has less than 60 liters of fuel capacity. 
2. Carry snacks for lunch. You can also bring a camping chair.

3. Ensure your spare Tyre is in good condition and you have proper tools.

 

Drive Plan: the area of Al qua is known for its huge bowls and infinite high ridges.

i plan to explore the area and visit the famous bowls while pushing the limits of man and machine!

I will be driving tonight and sleep near starting point to avoid the morning rush/ fog. 

You can connect with me on 0585827986 in case of any emergency.

see you all tomorrow. 

 

On 1/30/2025 at 10:35 AM, Looper said:

One needs to go to Al Quaa town, go to ADNOC Service Station | Al Quaa (946) and fill up the tank before coming in at the meeting point - please calculate your time accordingly.

You can take either the Al Quaa Milky Way Road or E95 that takes you through the Al Quaa Town. Google Maps shows that E95 is the best track for me if I take into consideration that I need to fill up. I reckon it will be a 3:30 min drive including the stoppage for filling up.

After the drive please take a few hours rest before you move in. Last time around we went to a mandi restaurant and had a great serving of Mandi and took a nap before we moved out. We had camped previous day. Let's perhaps do that after the drive as a convoy.

Thanks @Looper for the guidance.. I would prefer the Al Ain - Wagan - al qua route. 
 

 

[W a q a r]

Hi @GauravSoni @Looper, apologies, I will not be able to join as something came up and need to be home by afternoon. Have fun all. 

[RiadJL]

Wagan is the last pump that carries Super. Al Quaa station has only Special

[Batuhan Kulac]

signed up a bit late. hope thats fine. Will also be coming in the morning, no camp.

[GauravSoni]

3 hours ago, RiadJL said:

Wagan is the last pump that carries Super. Al Quaa station has only Special

@Batuhan Kulac @Looper @Brett Eicher @Mario Cornejo @Gautam Banka  @Sunil Mathew 

this is the last station with Super fuel 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jqDL9t4Ep3fBzFoh9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
thanks @RiadJL