Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Qudra Dunes Last Exit Coffee - Dubai - 24 May 2025

[Davie Smooth_Operator]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Carnity off road club Newbie drive, meeting at Qudra, please ensure your off-road gear is as per your rank and you bring lots of enthusiasm and an abundance of willingness to learn with you. We will head to Last Exit for a community get to know each other coffee at the end of the drive, everyone is welcome to join (food and beverage at your own expense)

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

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and above

Meeting time: 6:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: 

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 a willingness to learn.

Mandatory off-road gears: Newbie and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles.

Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear.

Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM

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 Friday - 1 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 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 THE CALENDAR

 

[khurramm]

Start time is 6:30am or 9:30 am please?

[_luke_]

5 minutes ago, khurramm said:

Start time is 6:30am or 9:30 am please?

@khurramm I believe it is 6:30 meeting.  

The 09:30 on the calendar is a typo.

[khurramm]

1 minute ago, Luke K P said:

@khurramm I believe it is 6:30 meeting.  

The 09:30 on the calendar is a typo.

Thanks Luke

[Soap]

May I know the meeting point.

[_Herman_]

Good morning all,

any news on the meeting point?  Or is that Last Exit as well?

[Davie Smooth_Operator]

2 hours ago, Herman G said:

Good morning all,

any news on the meeting point?  Or is that Last Exit as well?

Dont Worry @Herman G I will update you all when I post the convoy etc., it is not far from last exit 

[_Herman_]

Okay, thanks Davie!

Looking forward to tomorrow

[Davie Smooth_Operator]

Dear Desert Wanderers,  @Alex M, @Herman G, @Soap, @sands23a, @Zahid Sharif, @AHSANAWAN 123, @Luke K P, @khurramm, @Danie, @Kashx2, @Ana, @Diego, @essam ibrahim and @Sherry Jacob, @Andrew John Melvill, and @saumik1989 The RSVP is now closed for this drive. I am really looking forward to seeing all of you in the morning for a wonderful drive and if you have time a coffee and chat afterwards to get to know one another. 

• Please read the pre-drive information below:
  • Be ready at the meeting point by 06:30am (or before) with tires deflated and flag up.
  • Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 4 (446,081).
    • Please also ensure your radio is pre-programmed to all 10 Carnity Channels in case we have to move channels at some point during the drive
    • Carnity Two-Way Radio Frequencies - Off-road - Carnity.com
  • For first timers to Carnity, please complete all of the mandatory readings and watch the video (accessed from the link below) before arriving at the meeting point for this drive.
    • https://youtu.be/hP-2ah4Eyek
  • A full pre drive briefing for the drivers will be conducted on the sand before we start moving your full attention will be required. 
  • Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and there are no moving objects,
    • Ensure that you are using cargo straps and not bungy type restraints to tie your gear down.
  • Please check all car fluids (Oil, Coolant, Screen wash Brake Fluid,etc),
  • Tow hooks are essential front and rear and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis.
  • Please ensure you come with a full tank of fuel (as near to full as possible).
  • Ensure you have all the necessary gear for this drive level especially your tire deflator, pressure gauge, compressor, first aid Kit, fire extinguisher, safety flag and radio. (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE)
• Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/jrXFp27rNxMehda26
• Convoy Order will be as below: 

 

 

[essam ibrahim]

Many thanks , will meet on time INSHAA AL LAH