Full Day Intermediate Desert Drive - Al Qua to LIWA (Hameem) - Abu Dhabi - 7 Dec 2025

[GauravSoni]

DRIVE PLAN

TBA

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquettes
• Emergency details for all off roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

When: 7 Dec 2025, Sunday

Meeting time: TBA

Meeting Point: TBA

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 lunch, 20 liter Extra Fuel ( for cars <60 liter tank), smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: Until Fuel Runs out ( 4 PM)

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

MANDATORY OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor
• Walkie-talkie radio
• Off-road flag
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday
• 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 - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 BELOW CALENDAR

 

[Alexanderrr]

Good morning@GauravSoni , please confirm that the drive is on 7th, because  I thought it was on 6th when I applied.

Thank you

[GauravSoni]

22 hours ago, Alexanderrr said:

Good morning@GauravSoni , please confirm that the drive is on 7th, because  I thought it was on 6th when I applied.

Thank you

@Alexanderrr the drive was posted for Sunday 7th December.

I’ve been out this week and returned back today morning. Hence was not able to update the drive post for further details.

 

[GauravSoni]

@Glenn W @Giacomo @nithish468 @Sam Selim 

please confirm your participation for tomorrows drive.

I will be posting drive details shortly. 
 

[Giacomo]

@GauravSoni I would like to confirm but would need the start time and meeting point, thanks.

Edited December 6, 2025 by Giacomo

[Glenn W]

@GauravSoni I’m 50-50 at the moment. I can only let you know later today. I have work which is planned but due to F1 there could be a delay. So I’ll update you ASAP. Thanks 

[GauravSoni]

@Giacomo @Glenn W @nithish468 @Sam Selim

Thank you for signing up for this epic adventure drive. 
Meeting point : https://maps.app.goo.gl/8hLKeF3frzhGPoo1A?g_st=ipc

Drive start time : 7.30 AM.

please bring

1. 20 liters extra fuel. (If you have any additional fuel tanks beyond the 20 liters, please carry them as well (filled).)

2. Necessary Offroad gear.

3. Additional Radio batteries/ spare radios.

4. Sufficient food and water for the day.

5. No passengers

and Undivided Focus and determination.

we shall start from the famous  Milkyway view area in Al Qua , making our way through the Tropic of cancer to close the drive at ADNOC Hameem.

You can reach me on 0585827986

i will be camping few meters off to the right near the meeting point tonight. 
you are welcome to join…

see you all tomrrow morning.

 

 

[Giacomo]

Great look forward to it @GauravSoni 

see you tomorrow

[Asif Hussain]

@GauravSoni Amazing, this is truly an epic drive! All the best, guys.

I did this crossing a few years back, from Hameem Road to Al Qua Milky Way. Your drive all the way to Hameem is going to be a epic one.

Drive safe, and I’m looking forward to your wonderful stories...

[Glenn W]

3 hours ago, Glenn W said:

@GauravSoni I’m 50-50 at the moment. I can only let you know later today. I have work which is planned but due to F1 there could be a delay. So I’ll update you ASAP. Thanks 

@GauravSoni all good for tomorrow 👍🏻 see you all in the morning.