Morning Fewbie PLUS Desert Drive - Big Beautiful Bowls of Bu Tais - Abu Dhabi - 09 Nov 2025

[_luke_]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION
Join us for a thrilling off-road expedition through the stunning terrain of Bu Tais, Abu Dhabi! This exploration drive will take you deep into the desert’s sculpted bowls and sweeping ridges, with a scenic pause at the iconic Seven Palms of Bu Tais — a legendary landmark and perfect spot to catch your breath and snap a few photos.

We will start by taking a dirt road for about 15km south, then heading eastwards linking as many sections of bowls as we can, before making the trip back to civilization via sabkha tracks.

🚙 Important Note: This is a remote drive with no nearby petrol stations.

Please bring extra fuel based on your vehicle’s tank size.

If you run low, I’ve got you covered — top-ups available IN THE DESERT at AED 30 per litre…………… 😎 so prepare your jerry cans accordingly.

Adventure, camaraderie, and unforgettable desert views await. Let’s hit the sand!

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 PLUS and above

Meeting time: 06:30 (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xmmU3ML9qUbCB6HS8

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: 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 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday- 12:00.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once someone 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

RSVP HERE BELOW

 

[Diego]

I still see weird shapes in your screenshots …

Edited November 3, 2025 by Diego

[Diego]

Let’s ride this dunes!

[Dan S]

You got me scared with no nearby petrol stations 😐 With the 2 door jeep, I am not really comfortable, i should find a side rack and a jerry can now -.- ?

[_luke_]

Hello Interested Folks

  @Diego @Dan S @Zsolt @Glenn W @nithish468 @B.K. @Sam Selim @Krinesh @Giacomo @Gautam Banka @ChrisW @Andrew John Melvill @Aser

This is a remote drive. You will need to bring some extra fuel compared to a normal drive.

40km (adnoc to meeting point) + 15km dirt road to the first dunes... and the same again when exiting to get to the nearest petrol station.

So you will need to be able to cover roughly 100km before considering your fuel consumption IN THE SAND, hopefully we will be making good pace and will cover 80-100km in the dunes.

Both of these petrol options are between 30-40 km from meeting point.

adnoc 975: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fuMSAgGxSE5aTgq86

enoc 1915: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dvw1oeUJMxTvGctJ7 

(enoc 1915 opens at 06:00... do you have enough time to reach meeting point?)

FJ Cruiser with a mega sized FULL tank might not need to bring jerry cans as 140L of petrol goes a long way,  but cars with smaller fuel tanks and/or higher fuel consumption will require Jerry Can(s) of fuel.

If you don't have properly secured extra fuel or a massive full tank at the meeting point, we will have to turn you back. Please keep this in mind.

[Zsolt]

thnks @Luke K P - just on the way to buy my first jerry can for the Jeep

[Gautam Banka]

with the 392 consumption it sucks every drop like a thirsty monster, I will have to keep jerry can and also ask you if that one is also used. 

[_luke_]

Hi @Faraz94 @Ahmed Farouk.

I have extended the convoy so that you guys can join.
Please read the requirements about fuel carefully... and hope to see you on Sunday.

 

[Ahmed Farouk]

Appreciated @Luke K P, thanks for the fuel info 🙏🏼

[ChrisW]

Big beautiful bowls to be visited by a big beautiful convoy!