Afternoon Fewbie Desert Drive - Lisaili to Qudra Secret Dunes - Dubai - 17 Oct 2025

[Emanuel]

We begin our adventure in Lisali, a quiet desert community. Heading southwest, we traverse the fast-flowing tracks and gentle dunes that gradually increase in size and complexity. As we progress, the terrain becomes more technical, with sharper slip faces and tighter dune formations. Continuing onward, we navigate through a series of ridge lines and cross-dune sections before navigating to a sabkha or two to take us towards our prized destination. Approaching the final stretch, we enter the Qudra Secret Dunes area, known for its golden sand, playful terrain, and scenic beauty. This marks the end of our drive, where we gather to reinflate and share some storis of our drive. 😄

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: 3:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/y8o9cQJwy8zerF2A7

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.

Mandatory off-road gears: Fewbie and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Kinetic 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: 7:00 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 Thursday - 12:00 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

 

[Nicolò]

Feels good to finally be back in the desert! Cannot wait to see you all in the dunes

[Warbs]

Apologies, sadly have to drop from this one. 😭

[Emanuel]

Good morning everyone! Hope you are excited for our drive this afternoon. Please let me know if your circumstances have changed and you cannot  join the drive. 

I will be posting the convoy order in the next few hours.

[Emanuel]

The convoy will line up is as follows:

@Michael asir in Second Lead
@Dipu Francis at #3
@Nicolò at #4
@J-P L at CF1
@vinayak at #6
@Fabien Monleau at CF2
@Mei Ling at #8
@Ale Vallecchi in Sweep

We will use Carnity Channel 4, which is 446.081.

See you soon!

[lucas amat]

Sorry I need to drop off. Have fun! 

[Emanuel]

14 minutes ago, lucas amat said:

Sorry I need to drop off. Have fun! 

Ok, thanks for letting me know.

 

[vinayak n]

Thanks you so much for this drive ,very nice lines .lot of ridge riding .enjoyed  @Emanuel@J-P L@Ale Vallecchi @Fabien Monleau.nice start to weekend

Also some good learning points for me on what not to do

Thanks to entire convoy..see you soon in sand..

Edited October 17, 2025 by vinayak n

[Emanuel]

Post-Drive Report – Lisali to Qudra Secret Dunes
What a fantastic afternoon out in the sands! First off, a big thank you to everyone for being ready and present for the briefing right on time — it’s always a great sign of a committed convoy and sets the tone for a smooth drive.

A special shoutout to @Ale Vallecchi for joining us today. This drive was particularly meaningful for me, as it marked my first solo lead drive since being promoted to Expert, with a marshal joining the convoy. It felt full circle having Ale there — he was the marshal on my very first Carnity drive back on December 31, 2021. What an incredible journey it's been to reach Expert level, and I truly wouldn’t have wanted to do it with any other club. Carnity has been a cornerstone of my off-road growth, and today was a proud milestone.

The drive plan unfolded exactly as intended. We began in Lisali, cruising through fast-flowing tracks and gentle dunes that gradually built in size and complexity. The convoy maintained excellent spacing and a solid pace throughout. The first and last thirds of the drive offered fun ridges and playful side sloping, while the middle section challenged us with a technical patch — which everyone navigated impressively.

Massive thanks to our support team:

• @J-P L and @Fabien Monleau in center forward — great job keeping the convoy tight and safe.
• Ale in sweep — always reassuring to have your eyes at the back.
• @Michael asir in second lead — you responded to my course corrections with precision and calm, well done!

A huge thank you to Fabien and his winch for saving the day during a tricky recovery. @vinayak n found himself in a nasty pocket complicated by a PVC pipe overhead, but Fabien made quick work of it, allowing us to exit a bit early and with smiles all around.

We wrapped up in the Qudra Secret Dunes, a stunning area with golden sands and scenic beauty — the perfect place to reinflate and share stories from the drive.

Wishing you all a great weekend and looking forward to seeing you on the next adventure!

Here is our drive track and stats. We covered 45 kms across a nice elevation profile. Well done!

[Emanuel]

Here is the Relive video of our drive.