Afternoon Fewbie Desert Drive - EXPLORATION: Al Adlah "Middle of Nowhere" - Abu Dhabi - 26 Sep 2025

[Ale Vallecchi]

We request that every member joining this drive 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 Etiquette's
• Emergency details for all off-roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Fewbie and above

Meeting time: 14:30 (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/2mnLichkN98iLkvp9

Action Plan:  A new exploration drive, west of Sweihan, we'll move from an entry pointy along E20 in the direction of Faya Truck Road, along a long and thin cordon of dunes, with the possibility of crossing Faya Truck Road into the cordons closer to Sweihan itself. It's kind of "in the middle of nowhere", with the name Al Adlah referring to a road just south of our entry point, crossing a stretch of virtually nothing, except a couple of what looks like farm areas. Another possible track for future drives. 

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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 18:00 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 10 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

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[ChrisW]

Morning @Ale Vallecchi - just wanted to confirm that this is the meeting point:

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/82PXCJd1v8omJxru5?g_st=ipc

[Ale Vallecchi]

1 hour ago, ChrisW said:

Morning @Ale Vallecchi - just wanted to confirm that this is the meeting point:

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/82PXCJd1v8omJxru5?g_st=ipc

Good morning @ChrisW. Yes that is the meeting point. I had updated the post's main page, but not the post's thread. See you there this afternoon. I may be a few minutes lates due to work. Thanks for reaching out.

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Desertnauts

a last-minute brief due do work constraint. But, also, there is not much to brief with this drive. It's an exploration, in an area which I visited well pre-Covid, and never went back to. I recall there was a lake of sorts, which we'll look for, and a nice long cordon of soft dunes. Apparently, a challenging track, even if a bit short. If we'll make good time, we can cross into the Al Faya area toward Sweihan, to prolong the drive.

The convoy order is very simple:

@ChrisW in Second Lead

@lucas amat at #3 and

@Sam Selim in Sweep.

I may reach the deflation point just around 2:30. Looking forward to seeing you there.

[lucas amat]

Sorry I’ll need to cancel this time 😕 have fun!

[Ale Vallecchi]

Sorry @ChrisW and @Sam Selim  I will arrive 10 min late. Thanks for waiting