Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu Dhabi - 01 Nov 2025

[JeromeFJ]

We request every member who joins this drive to 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

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 programmable radio and safety flag.
• MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING
   

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and above (all levels)

Meeting time: 6:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f8nSRBXb24ryGTvm8

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: 10:30 AM

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 - 6 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 below calendar

 

[MarkH]

Hi 1st time with Carnity, have done hundreds of drives in the dunes in Qatar and a couple here. 

Doing the newbie one because its necessary.

Have a red bronco and all the necessary kit.

Thankyou.

[Albert_Spa]

Hi Jerome,

I have a red Jeep Wrangler Rubicon from 2021.

My first drive was last weekend in a Newbie event, where we drove around 40-45 minutes.

The car has the front and rear tow hooks and all necessary equipment.

[JeromeFJ]

@MarkH and @Pavito Al, thank you for the introduction, and welcome to Carnity.

Looking forward to meeting you on Saturday !

I will indicate the convoy order and last details for the drive tomorrow by the end of the afternoon.

Please ensure that your radio is programmed in advance with the 10 Carnity frequencies. It will facilitate communications if we have to change channel during the drive. you can refer to the post with the link below if required

Carnity Two-way Radio Frequencies

[Albert_Spa]

@JeromeFJ, unfortunately this was going to be my first long drive but I've had a last minute notice to work this weekend 😞. I'm looking forward to the next one.

[JeromeFJ]

14 hours ago, Pavito Al said:

@JeromeFJ, unfortunately this was going to be my first long drive but I've had a last minute notice to work this weekend 😞. I'm looking forward to the next one.

Noted @Pavito Al, thank you for informing me in advance. See you next time hopefully

[Albert_Spa]

Hi again Jerome. Finally I'm available to attend to the drive. I've RSVP in the list again. Am I still on time?

[Diego]

Happy to join as well! 

[JeromeFJ]

Yes sure. Adding you both @Pavito Al and @Diego

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers, 

Last updates for tomorrow morning

Meeting at 06:30 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/f8nSRBXb24ryGTvm8

The convoy order will be

We will use Carnity radio Channel 5.

Please check your car before the drive, remove any unnecessary items from the passengers and trunk areas, and make sure you  have sufficient fuel at the start of the drive.

Enjoy the evening, have a good rest and see you tomorrow morning.