Full Day Fewbie Desert Drive - Bu Tais: to the Tree Dune - Abu Dhabi - 09 Feb 2025

[Misha Puskar]

I just looked up the meeting point and thats 2.5 hr drive from where I live  and I expect a similar time to return, am afraid I ll have to drop out, although I was so looking forward to being in the desert over the weekend, but driving over 4 hours there and back is just not ideal. Am so sorry, I should have read the whole plan in detail before committing. I ll do better next time! I hope you all have an amazing drive.. 

[Mohit Gurnani]

Hi apologies forgot to change RSVP earlier, I’ve had a personal emergency yesterday. Have a great one 

[Krinesh]

Sorry I pulled out of this drive. 

I was looking forward to a fun day, but unfortunately I have a medical appointment on Monday. 

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Desertnauts

in preparation for tomorrow's drive, the first, and probably the most important info concerns the closest gas station to the meeting point. Please super fill up your tank to the brim at the ADNOC Station 975 in Al Khatham: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ps9hrGeRS36Cvrnd7.

Consider that we plan to drive close to 100 KM off-road, therefore please be aware of the size of your tanks, and the consumption rate of your cars. Consider no less than 50 Liters of gas as required to cover 100 Km off-road. But please stay on the safe side.

Also consider that the meeting point is 36 Km away from the above indicated gas station. The same gas station is also 30 Km away from our planned exit point, adding 66 more Km to the fuel requirements for the day.

The drive will take us through different terrains, to the Tree Dune (at least 3 hours from the starting point). Here we'll have a picnic lunch, hence bring with you your favorite foods and snacks. Our lunch break should take around 1 hour. From the Tree Dune the second segment of this drive may take another 2 and half hours. 

The convoy order will be the following:

@Aser in Second Lead

@nickJp at #3

@Sam Selim at #4

@nithish468 at the Center

@Vijaya Kumar Doppa at #6

@Yurybel at #7

@Hani crest king at #8 and 

@Jeandre Bezuidenhout in Sweep.

Please, rest well this evening, and see you all tomorrow just before 8:30 AM.

[Sam Selim]

Sorry @Ale Vallecchiet al, something came up and can’t join this drive  I was looking forward to it. I hope you all have a great day 

[Vijaya Kumar Doppa]

600 km of adventure, ready to push limits, test patience, and create unforgettable memories with you all. Just started, can’t wait to see you soon!

[Hani crest king]

97 km of testing endurance and focus, Bu Tais definitely challenged us and great driving from everyone. 
Worth that stop at the palm dunes and connecting with all of you, thank you @Ale Vallecchi for this exploration of deserts as always and @Aser @Jeandre Bezuidenhout your support and winching made this a pleasurable drive

[Aser]

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for taking us in another long drive! I can't wait to do more km's and finding new places!

Well done everybody during the drive!

Can anybody share the track file? my gaiagps didn't record very well...

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear @Aser @nickJp @nithish468@Vijaya Kumar Doppa @Yurybel @Hani crest king @Jeandre Bezuidenhout I would like to thank you for the great drive today.

You all surpassed my expectations, each going beyond the individual rank and previous driving experience. In particular, the second half, made more challenging from the fatigue accumulated in the morning, was particularly well executed, especially considering the sticky mud near the sabkhas, the very bushy vegetation, the extremely technical nature of the terrain, and the fact that we were moving across the dunes' very soft slip-faces.

The average moving speed of 30 Km/h, although partially influenced by the last segment driven on the dirt track, testifies a superb effort of concentration and applied skills.

Great help and aupport provided by @Aser and @Jeandre Bezuidenhout.

Thanks for joining. Looking forward to the next exploration. 

[nickJp]

It was a great drive, thank you @Ale Vallecchi. I got to learn a few more tricks and the car..