Friday Night Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Awakening II - The Loop - Sweihan - Dubai - 2 May 2025

[M.Seidam]

Dear Friends 

Hello and welcome again in another drive in the dark . in the second version of this theme the plan is to tackle the main 5 elevations within the Ramla Sweihan Grid . prepare your self for a fast drive surfing, climbing and double switching some crests. its going to be a continuous action with short coffee/tea breaks in between so just in case bring your camping chair along. just worth to tell that this drive may not be suitable for those passengers whom are known to get motion sickness especially if its there first time in desert , so please take a wise choice. another thing please check on your car this week if there is any doubt about its performance. 

stay tuned 

 

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

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

Drive Details

Level:  Fewbie and above (all levels)

Meeting time:  20:00

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FK5ZB1f9oGHWLaK98

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face masks, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 23:59

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

RECOMMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

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

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 PM.
• 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 THE CALENDAR 

 

[M.Seidam]

Dear Friends 

Please note the following:

RSVP IS CLOSED 

Radio channel communion number 2

Check  your car , gear and stock lights finally please . 

Be on time at 8 pm or bit earlier please 

bring your camping chair ( optional ) 😄

CONVOY ORDER : 

1.  Seidam 

2.  @Glenn W

3.  @Zak_

4.  @Mahmut

5.  @Michael asir

6.  @Sandeep N

7.  @Luke K P

 

See you all tomorrow inshallah 

Cheers 

Seidam 

[_luke_]

Amazing night out dr @M.Seidam.

Thankyou for guiding us through a huge range of mountainess dunes, full of switches and ridge riding.

It was smooth flowing with a lovely low Cresent moon hanging to the west to guide us

 

. @Michael asir very unfortunate end to the night. I hope you can get your vehicle sorted out soon. You Remaining calm and collected during adverse moment. Great work! 

 

@Sandeep N and @Mahmutgreat driving all night and thanks for the assists in recovery 💪

 

Great second lead @Glenn W.. it is tough finessing the leads lines in the dark but you did it great! 

 

Have a great weekend guys. See you next time 

[Michael asir]

@Luke K P and @M.Seidam thanks for support  🙏 ❤️ @Mahmut thanks for night long drive 🚗  

[_luke_]

Oh the dates, apricot and laban at the end of the drive was much appreciated 👍 👍 👍 👍 thankyou

[M.Seidam]

47 minutes ago, Luke K P said:

Oh the dates, apricot and laban at the end of the drive was much appreciated 👍 👍 👍 👍 thankyou

After such night full of joy and pull you all deserved of what I thought could revitalising before hitting home . Most welcome 🙏

[M.Seidam]

Indeed it was a lovely night under the low crescent 🌙 as @Luke K P mentioned . 
We have been driving lately in the night together several times and I just can see how you becoming to love it as much as I do . Thanks for all the helps and hope your passengers enjoyed the night drive too.
 

@Michael asir all the best and hope nothing serious with your Pajero . 

@Glenn W thanks for your attention and quick proper reaction forgiving the missteps of mine . 
 

@Mahmut and @Sandeep N pleasure having you guys in any drive .