Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - Mshayrif - Abu Dhabi - 27 Jun 2025

[Asif Hussain]

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

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• 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:  Intermediate and above

When:  June 27th 2025, Friday

Meeting time:  5:30 AM  - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/GWM4pLbnhDaWJhuy6

Approximate finish time:  9:30 AM

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.

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

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

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

 

[Asif Hussain]

@Jessica Lambert @Beide Worku @Sandeep N @Marek thank you for joining the drive.

Drive Preparation: 

Feul Stop: For Last ADNOC filling station, you require a DETOUR which may add 10 to 15mins extra to your road trip.

LAST ADNOC 1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z3YTDG48n78TcJkn6 

LAST ADNOC 2: https://maps.app.goo.gl/v5pVRzvwfwnVewwQ6

Important Note: There are two ADNOC station on the way to meeting point after above mentioned adnoc coordinates, but unfortunately they open at 6AM. Please ensure you feul up earlier or take the detour to the last available ADNOC station beforehand depending on your vehicle’s fuel tank capacity and range.

Ensure that your 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up.

Spare tyre should be in good working condition. If not been used recently, ensure that you take it out and check the condition properly. Also ensure that you have the wrench that can be used to remove your tyre (if needed). 

Air compressor, proper shovel, flag, fire extinguisher, first aid kit and carry essential tools.

Fully charged radio (tuned to all Carnity Frequencies).

Plenty of drinking water, 

Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited.

See you all on Friday - for any emergency contact me at 0506990411

[Marek]

short convoy means we will have plenty of room to explore and ... take some good photos! 

[Jessica Lambert]

Thanks for a lovely morning! For anyone interested, here’s my ratchet torque wrench. It’s dropped 40 dirhams since I bought it: https://amzn.eu/d/9husvEe

[Asif Hussain]

Trip Report

What a fantastic adventure, huge thanks to each of you for making this drive possible and truly memorable. 

@Marek As second lead, you were rock solid as always. Quickly adjusting especially when i see obstacle unexpectedly. You handle your 4runner like a pro and really it does wonders at sticky situation whenever you are in trouble. You can only explain us what happened to you in that gully and how you recovered from there. 

@Jessica Lambert I hope your passenger enjoyed the bumpy morning as much fun as the rest of us had.

@Sandeep N Great driving with you for the first time! I hope you enjoyed the lines I picked.. you handled the technical sections like a pro. Looking forward to many more drives together.

@Beide Worku Hats off to you for being a perfect sweep. Always keeping an eye on the rear and ensuring no one was left behind, much appreciated your support. 

The area we explored is a “jungle in the desert”  driving in such area has its own thrill with plenty of challenges, tricky navigation. This route truly tested our dune reading, control, and navigation skills and I couldn’t have asked for a better small convoy of 5 to tackle it with. And finishing the drive with a 25 km in full BAJA style was the perfect finish.

See you all on the next adventure!

Special thanks to @Jessica Lambert and @Beide Worku passengers for joining the drive and being part of the fun.

[Marek]

It's been a memorable drive, especially since this was my first popout... Lesson learnt to not even try to set it back on when dealing with bead grip. Given the end of the season and uncertainty of future plans it was also most likely my last drive in UAE. If so - I am really glad it was with you @Asif Hussain! 

As always - a lot of crosses, sticky situations and signature Baja run  One of the best drives I attended, and definitely worth getting up at 3AM to be there at sunrise! 

Some shots (although I didn't have too many opportunities because of how intense the drive turned out). 

@Beide Worku and his mighty machine: 

@Jessica Lambert razor sharp focused: 

 

@Sandeep N your car here looks like an FJ promo ad: 

[Beide Worku]

6 hours ago, Asif Hussain said:

Trip Report

What a fantastic adventure, huge thanks to each of you for making this drive possible and truly memorable. 

@Marek As second lead, you were rock solid as always. Quickly adjusting especially when i see obstacle unexpectedly. You handle your 4runner like a pro and really it does wonders at sticky situation whenever you are in trouble. You can only explain us what happened to you in that gully and how you recovered from there. 

@Jessica Lambert I hope your passenger enjoyed the bumpy morning as much fun as the rest of us had.

@Sandeep N Great driving with you for the first time! I hope you enjoyed the lines I picked.. you handled the technical sections like a pro. Looking forward to many more drives together.

@Beide Worku Hats off to you for being a perfect sweep. Always keeping an eye on the rear and ensuring no one was left behind, much appreciated your support. 

The area we explored is a “jungle in the desert”  driving in such area has its own thrill with plenty of challenges, tricky navigation. This route truly tested our dune reading, control, and navigation skills and I couldn’t have asked for a better small convoy of 5 to tackle it with. And finishing the drive with a 25 km in full BAJA style was the perfect finish.

See you all on the next adventure!

Special thanks to @Jessica Lambert and @Beide Worku passengers for joining the drive and being part of the fun.

@Asif Hussain always a pleasure to drive with you. Looking forward to the next one. 

[Sandeep N]

@Asif Hussain enjoyed every bit of the drive, waking up at 3 was fully justified thabk you.

It was nice meeting @Jessica Lamberttoo.

Always a pleasure driving with @Beide Workuand @Marek. Looking forward to the next, very soon. 😊

 

wonderful pictures.. 

[Beide Worku]

6 hours ago, Marek said:

It's been a memorable drive, especially since this was my first popout... Lesson learnt to not even try to set it back on when dealing with bead grip. Given the end of the season and uncertainty of future plans it was also most likely my last drive in UAE. If so - I am really glad it was with you @Asif Hussain! 

As always - a lot of crosses, sticky situations and signature Baja run  One of the best drives I attended, and definitely worth getting up at 3AM to be there at sunrise! 

Some shots (although I didn't have too many opportunities because of how intense the drive turned out). 

@Beide Worku and his mighty machine: 

@Jessica Lambert razor sharp focused: 

 

@Sandeep N your car here looks like an FJ promo ad: 

Thanks @Marek for beautiful snaps, no wonder Asif insisted you do it  Hope to drive with you again soon.