Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Faqa - Dubai - 24 Aug 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: 06AM

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: 9:30-10AM

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 - 5PM.
• 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

 

[Frederic]

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED

@Frans M@Aringga@Ishak@Paul Eldho@J-P L@Myrko@Mike M.@Theo09@Dodi Syahdar@Srikumar

This will probably be the most supported convoy ever!  Main safety issue will be to make sure none of us get hit by one of the many shovels 😅

We will be using Channel 8 tomorrow, which is 446.18125Mhz.

Please arrive 5-10mins earlier so you have time deflate and setup your flag. That way we can hit the sand by 6.15. I have a drive plan that is long. Let's see if we can make it.

See you all tomorrow morning!

[Theo Prado]

Thanks @Frederic!!! Should be fun as always! See you in the morning! 

[Mike M.]

48 minutes ago, Frederic said:

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED

@Frans M@Aringga@Ishak@Paul Eldho@J-P L@Myrko@Mike M.@Theo09@Dodi Syahdar@Srikumar

This will probably be the most supported convoy ever!  Main safety issue will be to make sure none of us get hit by one of the many shovels 😅

We will be using Channel 8 tomorrow, which is 446.18125Mhz.

Please arrive 5-10mins earlier so you have time deflate and setup your flag. That way we can hit the sand by 6.15. I have a drive plan that is long. Let's see if we can make it.

See you all tomorrow morning!

That’s one way to look at it. Another way to look at it would be that we all missed driving with you. See u tomorrow God willing 

[Ishak]

2 hours ago, Frederic said:

This will probably be the most supported convoy ever!  Main safety issue will be to make sure none of us get hit by one of the many shovels 😅

Haha yes, we might need a shovel traffic controller! 😄 Looking forward to a smooth and safe drive.

[Frederic]

21 hours ago, Ishak said:

Haha yes, we might need a shovel traffic controller! 😄 Looking forward to a smooth and safe drive.

Seems like i've jinxed it.. no shovels today. I think partially due to the fact we only had one newbie with us, who happened to drive splendid the entire morning @Aringga.

Of course you all drove superbly today...

@Srikumar@J-P L@Paul Eldho@Theo09@Mike M.@Ishak@Dodi Syahdar

Secondly i do have to admit that i like this kind of open terrain, south of Faqa. Even though we went through some technical patches, it's mostly meant for decent-paced drives while gazing at the horizon. @Frans M you were the perfect second lead, smoothening the tracks where needed and giving Aringga a heads-up at the appropriate times.

We had some good fun in the bigger dunes just north of the arboretum, and occasionally some bumpy terrains, but that's all part of the game these days.

I will start planning for a super-tech drive soon, where i hope the shovels will be on our shoulders all morning. As soon as it gets a bit cooler  . 

Was great seeing you all today. Hope you have a relaxed Sunday.

 

[Mike M.]

12 minutes ago, Frederic said:

Seems like i've jinxed it.. no shovels today. I think partially due to the fact we only had one newbie with us, who happened to drive splendid the entire morning @Aringga.

Of course you all drove superbly today...

@Srikumar@J-P L@Paul Eldho@Theo09@Mike M.@Ishak@Dodi Syahdar

Secondly i do have to admit that i like this kind of open terrain, south of Faqa. Even though we went through some technical patches, it's mostly meant for decent-paced drives while gazing at the horizon. @Frans M you were the perfect second lead, smoothening the tracks where needed and giving Aringga a heads-up at the appropriate times.

We had some good fun in the bigger dunes just north of the arboretum, and occasionally some bumpy terrains, but that's all part of the game these days.

I will start planning for a super-tech drive soon, where i hope the shovels will be on our shoulders all morning. As soon as it gets a bit cooler  . 

Was great seeing you all today. Hope you have a relaxed Sunday.

 

The terrain while important comes second in comparison to good company, and today was great company. Thanks for that!

Aligned with @Srikumar‘s discussion today, I will be using the term “Entertainment” for scenarios such as “carrying shovels all morning”. I learned something new today  and will be applying it moving forward. Thanks Sri! 

Edited August 24, 2025 by Mike M.

[Ishak]

Today’s drive was full of laughs even before the briefing started, we were already cracking up! And the break time? Same story 😂. Honestly, the best kind of refresher from the daily grind. One horsepower for each flag still running around in my mind 😂.

@Aringga you drove very well for the second Nb drive. Soon you will find the click with your dark pink Jeep 😅. 

Thanks everyone, see you soon on the next drive.

[Mike M.]

It’s always the company that makes the difference @Ishak and I fully angree with u !

As for the statement it was: “1 flag for every 100 horsepower” 😂.

Waiting to see the Desert Orca identity shine thru soon inshalla  

[Frans M]

I always enjoy the drive led by @Frederic. Relax, fun, and easy going team are the feeling that always came up, where it is a perfect combination for a weekend getaway and learning from the experts. Thank you all for "supporting" this special NB for @Aringga 😃🤣🤣. I believe that he will not forget this moment ever in his journey with Carnity.