Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - SHORT, FAST, LOUD: Al Salamat - Abu Dhabi - 16 Nov 2025

[_luke_]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION
Welcome to SHORT, FAST, LOUD: Al Salamat.

SHORT: This drive will take place in a very small region of dunes just next to Al Ain airport. We are going to loop, cross, switch, loop, cross and switch.

FAST: The plan is to carry a high average speed, with no breaks except for tea.

LOUD: There will be climbs, lots of climbs. Let that engine roar.

Convoy is limited to 8 cars. Get in and secure your place fast.

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/BBCirNtGrUkc5T9N9 

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: 10:00 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 8 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]

So little expectations for this drive? No comments??  yalaaaaa

[Zsolt]

@Diego - the map posted above by @Luke K P pretty much sets the expectations 😜🤩

[ChrisW]

20 minutes ago, Diego said:

So little expectations for this drive? No comments??  yalaaaaa

[_luke_]

Happy Saturday.

RSVP is now closed. I'll post convoy tonight. See you at 06:30 deflated, and ready for briefing. 

@Zsolt @Diego @ChrisW @Andrew John Melvill @Krinesh @Aser @Beide Worku @Ahmed Farouk

To help set @Diego's  expectations; we will start by snaking our way up the big dunes, then criss crossing down into the thunder bowl, then climbing, and switching, lots of Sidies along the front bowl.. some.small ridge lines as prep for climbing up and into the big stuff 😂 or something like that.

I recommend to.leave passengers at home unless they are used to the large roller coaster style dunes as can get a little sea sick

 

[Diego]

If the map is what we are going to do. Guess who will be lost once again??? 

[_luke_]

Convoy order attached

[Ishak]

5 hours ago, Diego said:

If the map is what we are going to do. Guess who will be lost once again??? 

Bring some extra food, just in case

[Ahmed Farouk]

Guys, I think I’ll not be able to join tomorrow, not feeling well with some fever, enjoy your trip safely… sorry for the late withdrawal 

[_luke_]

Incredible drive today guys!!

Unfortunately we lost @Beide Worku very early due to coolant issue.. hope it's a quick fix mate 

First off, the driving discipline from everyone today was spot on. Super impressed with everyone taking the lines exactly, bringing the correct momentum into the big climbs, bowl exits and doing crossings with precision! Very impressive @Zsolt @Diego @Krinesh.

We covered nearly 70km of great fun terrain.. my favourite I think was the big 360 bowl, followed by the double cross exit into the oasis bowl... Smooth, controlled, and exciting!!

Thanks to @ChrisW @Andrew John Melvill and @Aser for the support duties and demonstrating great safe techniques!

We covered nearly all of the map 😎

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and see you all again soon.