Twilight Newbie Desert Drive - Fayah - Abu Dhabi - 23 Aug 2025

[Davie Smooth_Operator]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Carnity off road club Newbie drive, meeting at Al Fayah in the beautiful Abu Dhabi Desert, we will start off in daylight and drive through sunset into the darkness of the night, ideal for first timers that want to experience a night drive. 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.

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: 17:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/acreM77zLxB2MRu76

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: 20:30 - 21:00 PM

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

 

[Jerzi]

Hi All 

I did the course with Gaurav before summer and now want to commence joining the drives. 
Will be driving a grey 2019 FJ Cruiser, and have the required gear. 

Looking forward to this!

Best regards,
Jerzi

[Davie Smooth_Operator]

Dear desert Wanderers, @Benje_Junior, @Giacomo, @Jerzi, @INSTINCT, @Sandeep Padhi, @Aser, @Kashx2, @Warbs, @Diego, @Steve Farmer, and @ChrisW. Please ensure that you are on time tomorrow so that we have as much actual driving time as possible, we will start the briefing at 17:00 and then head into the desert whilst it is still light.

We will then take a half time break as the sun sets to have a small reminder briefing of what to expect as we morph into the darkness of night. plan is to finish up around 20:30 to 21:00, however, make sure you have a window past this time just in case we have any last-minute hurdles that we need to get over.

• Please read the pre-drive information below:
  • Be ready at the meeting point by 17:00pm (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/acreM77zLxB2MRu76
• Convoy Order will be as below: 
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[Diego]

Man it’s going to be a looooooong briefing 😂😂😂

quote”Be ready at the meeting point by 06:30am (or before) with…”

[Davie Smooth_Operator]

@Diego this is a typo 

the meeting time is 1700 

I will correct the post thanks for pointing this out 

[Suneedh Wrangler]

@Davie Smooth_Operator Hi Davie, I think there is some error. I remember very well leaving the event on Thursday as there were some change of plans for Saturday.

But, somehow the system still kept me in the list of goers. I don't know how this happened or maybe I am hallucinating..(hope not) 🤪.

I apologise for the confusion brother, but I won't be able to join tomorrow. 

Hope all of you have a fun, safe  and an excellent drive tomorrow evening. Cheers!

[Davie Smooth_Operator]

@Suneedh Wrangler no need to apologize my friend I will remove you have a great weekend 

[ChrisW]

Hey @Davie Smooth_Operator - just wanted to send a belated thanks to you and everyone who joined us. 
 

We started off in the daylight with some easy lines through Fayah’s small to medium height dunes, giving everyone a chance to get warmed up and practice on the moderately technical terrain. It was also fun to catch a few sideys and some flat ridges. 
 

A stop at the fox holes was great for some social time and photos for everyone, and then preparation for driving in the dark. With the sun soon down, we trailed through some slightly larger and more technical dunes which gave everyone a chance to stretch further the skills from earlier in the day. 
 

A few refusals and stucks, all handled really well and plenty to learn from. A great day out and my passenger enjoyed it too!

[INSTINCT]

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