Full Day Fewbie Plus - Bateen LIWA - Abu Dhabi - 30 Nov 2025

[Aser]

@Asif Hussain how many kilometers offroad are we planning? 

[Asif Hussain]

2 hours ago, Aser said:

@Asif Hussain how many kilometers offroad are we planning? 

@Aser until anyone of us runs out of fuel 😂

Around 100km, we will exit close to ADNOC station.

[Aser]

Ok, I will take with me 20L extra to sell at best price just in case! 🤣

[Asif Hussain]

Drive RSVP closed 

@ChrisW @Aser @Zsolt @Glenn W @nithish468 @Giacomo @Andrew John Melvill @Zed @Shahid Mehmood @Sam Selim thank you all for joining the drive.

Convoy Order:

Checklist :

1. Please ensure to be on time at meeting point.

2. Get lots and lots of rest the previous day. The more, the better, as Liwa will challenge not only your vehicle but also your mind. If you are coming with a passenger, please ensure they have experience riding with you or previous experience in the desert, and that they are also well rested.

3. Ensure 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up.

4. Arrive at meeting point with full fuel tank (MUST we are not carrying any extra fuel) - last ADNOC station https://maps.app.goo.gl/VGiGrpoYbh6Eca2y7

5. Spare tire should be in good working condition. Ensure both front and back tow points are in good condition.

6. Bring lots of water (at least 5 ltr per person) breakfast, lunch, snacks, energy bar, cookies, nuts, etc etc for yourself and your passengers. We shall be having breaks in between the drive.

7. Bring garbage bags along to carry your trash. Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited.

For any emergency you can reach me at +971 50 699 04 11

[Andrew John Melvill]

Car check up completed, restful day ahead. Cant wait for tomorrow! 

[Giacomo]

Hi @Asif Hussain unfortunately something came up with the jeep and won’t be able to join you tomorrow. Apologies for the late notice…

All the best for tomorrow!

[Zed]

 

Fresh Pizzas just arrived for lunch at Liwa to celebrate @Asif Hussain Senior Marshal promotion 😁

[Asif Hussain]

7 hours ago, Giacomo said:

Hi @Asif Hussain unfortunately something came up with the jeep and won’t be able to join you tomorrow. Apologies for the late notice…

All the best for tomorrow!

@Giacomo see you next time 

[Krinesh]

Hope you guys had a great time in Liwa.

Would appreciate it if someone could share the track as a GPX file.

Regards

[ChrisW]

1 hour ago, Krinesh said:

Hope you guys had a great time in Liwa.

Would appreciate it if someone could share the track as a GPX file.

Regards

Hey @Krinesh - we can do but I’m not sure it would be very useful. Drives in locations like Liwa tend to be quite dynamic, and a route that’s good on one day will not work even as little as a week later. Today’s drive had some especially tricky spots, and I wouldn’t recommend doing it without very experienced people in the convoy (eg. we had a number of areas where we stood outside the car and coached people one-by-one through certain difficult areas). 
 

If you’d like some advice about how to sample Liwa more generally though, I’d definitely recommend making a standalone post in the forum and asking for people’s advice on where’s good, what to expect etc. 

 

Just as a general note - Liwa is nothing to be scared of, but it is only somewhere that can be fully enjoyed when all of the fundamental skills we practice in our local areas have been fully practiced and rehearsed.