Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Unspoilt Al Hayer - Abu-Dhabi - 16 Mar 2025

[Frederic]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

In an attempt to find better off-roading pastures, we are heading to Al Hayer, an area often overlooked by off-roaders due to the vicinity to Sweihan. Expecting to find untouched dunes, but it is hard to tell if the vegetation will be an issue. 

Hopefully a great morning out with exploration-minded people  

 

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Off-road 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:  Fewbie and above  

When:  16 March 2025

Meeting time: 07.00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aTs1HUh6yH9wBabL6

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, smiles, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 10.00-10.30am

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 below calendar

 

[Zubail]

@Frederic will remove myself, car twice get stalled, voltage dropping, need to check alternator 

Have a nice drive!

[Frederic]

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED

Good morning all ! @Anoop Nair@Shary@Sam Selim@Aadi@Aser@Abhilash Kottakkal@J-P L@Glenn W@Andrei S@Ashutosh Garg@frederic demolder@Looper

Please find your convoy positions posted here above. 

Be mindful of potential fog tomorrow morning. We will be using Channel 4 - 446.081 Mhz.

See you all by 7AM !

[Ashutosh Garg]

Hi Frederic, 

My apologies, I will not be able to join this drive as I got some unexpected guests coming. 

Will miss all the fun! 

Thanks

[Frederic]

Thanks for informing @Ashutosh Garg. See you another time 👍

[Aadi]

Hi Fred, apologies for the last minute change, I won’t be able to attend the drive. Catch you on the next one!

Edited March 15, 2025 by Aadi

[Frederic]

43 minutes ago, Aadi said:

Hi Fred, apologies for the last minute change, I won’t be able to attend the drive. Catch you on the next one!

Thanks @Aadi for the heads up. See you soon in the sands on another drive 👍

[Glenn W]

Hi @Frederic I’m really sorry, won’t be able to make it. Had some bad news overnight. All the best for today and enjoy the drive. See you next time. 

[Aser]

Heavy fog from abu dhabi. On the way!

[Frederic]

https://www.relive.com/view/vLqe9Nwpmdq
 

This was a great morning out ! 
We were able to keep a steady flow throughout the drive with only a minimal amount of refusals. Very well done by our Fewbies @Shary and @Sam Selim up in the front. The rest of the convoy was made up of very experienced off-roaders and that showed as well. The vegetation was there but I think all in all we dealt with it, and the narrow cordon of higher dunes with steep descents was a great part of the drive. 
 

The sand was very soft in some areas. I was driving at 9psi but some places felt like I was on 18psi 😅. 
 

Great support and help from @Aser and @Looper. 
 

See you guys soon in the sands again.