Night Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Khatim Short Escape - Abu Dhabi - 11 Nov 2025

[_luke_]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION
Need a quick mid-week night drive?
Happy to drive out to Khatim?
Want to be home and in bed before midnight?

If you answered yes to these questions, have I got the drive for you!

We will be doing a short blast (2.5 hours max) around Khatim on Tuesday night.
Plan is to find as many ridges and climbs as possible before exiting at 22:30.

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: 20:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xKGcjpe9S8Ftgygs8

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: 22:30 (10:30pm)

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 5 cars only. RSVP will close on Tuesday - 17:00.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once someone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• 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

 

[Dan S]

Hi @Luke K P I do not have any additional lights to guide me, do you think the stock one will be enough? I would love to try this experience

[_luke_]

4 minutes ago, Dan S said:

Hi @Luke K P I do not have any additional lights to guide me, do you think the stock one will be enough? I would love to try this experience

Yup that will be fine.. As long as your headlights / highbeams are working, that's all you will need to follow closely the car in front! @Dan S

[Dan S]

5 minutes ago, Luke K P said:

Yup that will be fine.. As long as your headlights / highbeams are working, that's all you will need to follow closely the car in front! @Dan S

Great many thanks, looking forward to this drive

[_luke_]

Hi @Mostafa Elbadawi, thanks for joining this drive. 

This is a drive for Fewbie Plus ranked members, because you are currently a newbie with our club, I have removed your RSVP.

I can see that you have joined @M.Seidam night newbie drive on Friday! Have a great drive!

[Desert Driver]

Oh apologies Luke

I was scrolling and must have RSVPd by mistake. My bad

[_luke_]

3 HOUR COUNTDOWN IS ON.
RSVP IS CLOSED. SEE YOU AT 20:00 @ KHATIM 😎

@Jose Luis Campos @Dan S @ChrisW

[_luke_]

We were all assembled and ready by 20:00 for a short but focused briefing before heading into the sands. Spirits were high and everyone was eager for a midweek blast under the stars.

We kicked things off with a warm-up session — some playful sidies and small ridge runs to get both drivers and vehicles into rhythm. After about 45 minutes exploring the south side, we crossed over to the northern section, where the dunes grew taller and the challenges sharper.

Here the real fun began — we practised left-right switching, double switches, ridge riding (both uphill and downhill), and even tackled a few blind switches. The team handled it brilliantly, maintaining formation and focus throughout. We had our first refusal during a switch attempt, but recovery was quick and smooth — great teamwork all around.

At one point, a couple of vehicles with no lights roamed nearby, so extra caution was required. Despite that distraction, the convoy stayed composed.

I had a bit of a wrestling match with one ridge — two quick stucks in two minutes, both efficiently handled with help from the whole team. Later on, as we approached the exit, I managed a third stuck, this time needing another winch recovery. These things happen 😅

We cruised back over the sabkha, maintaining a relaxed pace, and exited right on time at 22:30.

Overall, it was a fantastic midweek drive — smooth coordination, great energy, and solid driving from everyone involved. Can’t wait for the next one!  @Jose Luis Campos @Dan S @ChrisW

[_luke_]

[Jose Luis Campos]

It was a lovely week night drive!! Amazing ridges and criss crossing pratice!!

Really enjoyed it!