Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Stealing the Criss-Cross Train: Lisaili to Qudra - Dubai - 15 Nov 2025

[Ishak]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

Hello Desert Explorers,

Once upon a dune, back in 20th of April 2023, I joined @Varun Mehndiratta's legendary Criss-Cross Train from Qudra to Lisaili. @Looper and @DP1011 were there to keep the train safe as platoon leaders. It was a beautiful chaos of side slopes, crossings, and few "where is the track?" momments.

Now it's payback time.. I am hijacking that same train, turning the train around, and driving it back to Qudra! 🚄 🌬️

We will start from the Lisaili side and make our way toward the Qudra. We will park the train at Qudra secret garden.

Expect flowing ridges, zig zag, and dunes that like to test both your throttle and your patience.

Hop aboard the stolen criss-cross express! let's bring the train without derailing it.

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 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BTq9VDFQ2tpgQfHm9

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 a willingness to learn.

Mandatory off-road gears: Newbie and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, 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: 10:00 - 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 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.

Please RSVP on the calendar below:

 

[Ishak]

Hi @Andrei S, I have moved you to the manage. Thanks for supporting.

[Andrei S]

On 11/10/2025 at 8:06 PM, Ishak said:

Hi @Andrei S, I have moved you to the manage. Thanks for supporting.

Thanks @Ishak, unfortunately I'll have to withdraw. It will be tough to join Saturday morning drive after Friday night drive

[Ishak]

3 hours ago, Andrei S said:

Thanks @Ishak, unfortunately I'll have to withdraw. It will be tough to join Saturday morning drive after Friday night drive

No worries at all @Andrei S, thanks for letting me know! Hopefully, we can catch up on the next drive.

Enjoy Friday night!

[Ishak]

Hello Desert Explorer

@Mei Ling @Lala G @Abhishek Chikara @Glenn W @Nicolò @Faraz94 @vinayak n @JAISROCK @Sherry Jacob @lucas amat

 

Thank you for joining the drive tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing all of you on the sand and building our criss-cross train together.

A big shoutout to the support team @Frans M @J-P L @Mahesh_ @Dodi Syahdar. Your guidance, eyes on the dunes, and calm voice will keep the convoy running smooth.

And those who ended up on the waiting list @Krinesh@Yury.bel  @Rk ram @khlief, My apologies. If it is Fb, I may extend a bit. There will be more drives coming and more trains to steal. Hope to see you in the next one 🙏.

I will post convoy order soon.

[Abhishek Chikara]

Hi @Ishak Thanks and looking forward to the drive. I had a question - do you expect the terrain to be busy or mostly clean desert. Thank you. 

[Ishak]

9 minutes ago, Abhishek Chikara said:

Hi @Ishak Thanks and looking forward to the drive. I had a question - do you expect the terrain to be busy or mostly clean desert. Thank you. 

Hi @Abhishek Chikara, When we think of Qudra or Lisaili, vegetation and forests come to mind 😅. For the train route, we need to find a track that runs mostly through clean dunes. There may be a few areas we can’t avoid.

[Abhishek Chikara]

Thanks so much!!

[Deepak Eswar]

Hi @Ishak, You have to excuse me, I have  to withdraw from the drive due to some unexpected commitment. Wishing you all a wonderful drive and enjoy.

[Ishak]

Hi @Deepak Eswar,

Thanks for letting me know. See you on soon on the sand.

Hi @lucas amat you are moved to going?