Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Faqa - Dubai - 09 Mar 2025

[Frederic]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

Come and explore with us the scenic views of the Faqa arboretum and its surrounding dunes. Great learnings!

  

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

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details.
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets.
• Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag.
• MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING
   

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and above (all levels)

Meeting time: 07AM

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/74xy5omjv5GxK2d67

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.

Approximate finish time: 10:30-11:00AM

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 9AM.
• 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 below calendar

 

 

 

[Cyril de Masfrand]

Hello,

I am Cyril de Masfrand. I have Nissan Patrol 2013. I have all material (hooks, talkie, elastic rope, compressor). I did one first lesson last week with Marco.

let me know if you need information.

Cyril

[Frederic]

13 hours ago, Cyril de Masfrand said:

Hello,

I am Cyril de Masfrand. I have Nissan Patrol 2013. I have all material (hooks, talkie, elastic rope, compressor). I did one first lesson last week with Marco.

let me know if you need information.

Cyril

Hi @Cyril de Masfrand and welcome to Carnity!

Looks like you're well prepared  See you soon in the sand! Have a look at the Newbie briefing video posted which serves as a good introduction for your first club drive.

[Frederic]

Good morning @Alex Kand welcome to Carnity Offroad Club ! Seeing that it's your first club drive with us, kindly provide us some introduction:

 

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details.
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets.
• Advise if you have a programable radio and safety flag or not yet.
• MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING
   

[Alex K]

hi @Frederic and thank you! )

1. GMC Yukon AT4, white, 2022

2. There is no significant experience as such. However, I attended a 4-hour masterclass with Gaurav two weeks ago.

3. yes, two front, 1 rear tow hook

4. Yes, radio with me. I saw your guide on how to program it, but don't do it yet... safety flag as well

5. Yes, I’ll also watch the video. 😊

 

thanks in advance ))

[Frederic]

Good morning @astonand welcome to Carnity Offroad Club ! Seeing that it's your first club drive with us, kindly provide us some introduction:

 

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details.
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets.
• Advise if you have a programable radio and safety flag or not yet.
• MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING
   

[aston]

Hi @Frederic,

Thank you! Acknowledge the video. Answers below.

2024 Prado White

Only experience was the 4 hour beginner session with Gaurav 

Yes I have tow hooks.

I have a flag but not yet a radio, I was planning to get one before the drive.

 

[B.K.]

@aston if you are in Dubai, I was able to find a Motorola MT-777 in Al Raffa for 160 AED.  
 

https://www.terrabyt.com/motorola-mt-777-dubai?srsltid=AfmBOop6A1KtF7LnMtMQonwJneQavu7Y2euBiF9B591806aGKCkw0h1n

Aswin was the sales agent at WA +971 52 859 5873

[aston]

Thanks @B.K.. Collecting one from him tomorrow! 

[Frederic]

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED

@Ben Lee@Cyril de Masfrand@aston@juoffroad@Ana@Imran Asghar@Alex K@Paul Eldho@Kirill K@Zsolt@Kushal Thakkar@Kevin_@B.K.@Suneedh Wrangler@Mei ling@Ishak

Thank you all for signing up for this drive. Thanks to the great support we will be able to stretch the convoy a little bit. No doubt it will be big fun  

Some small pointers for tomorrow:

1) Please try to arrive by 6:45, so you have time to deflate, set up your flag, and pour yourself a cup of coffee if you like  If you need help with deflating don't be afraid to ask. There will be supporting team members and myself walking around to assist you when needed.

2) We will be using Channel 4 on our walkie talkie. That is 446.081 Mhz. If you have any issues with setting up your radio, have a look at the drive topic here. We can also help out tomorrow if needed.

 

3) When you arrive, you can start deflating your tires to 14-15psi if you have HT (highway tires). In case of All Terrain (AT) tires you can deflate a bit further down to 12psi.

See you all tomorrow morning !