Afternoon Fewbie Desert Drive - The Ghost Roads - Abu-Dhabi - 12 Dec 2025

[Ale Vallecchi]

We request that every member joining this drive go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities.

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 DETAILSb

Level:  Fewbie and above

Meeting time: 02:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fj62PekBXHpxUBsD7

Action Plan:  A sequel to only 2 previous drives in the area, we plan to visit truly unique spots along this quire technical route. After crossing a wet sabkha (speed will be of the essence), we'll cross a small "plateau" of technical dunes, to reach another sabkha. Here we'll find a scene worthy of Apocalypse Now: an abandoned shooting ground, where drones used to test their functionality on tens of old containers, now scattered across the sabkha like broken toys. From here, after crossing another "plateau" of technical duns, with quite a unique vegetation of small trees, we'll reach the area known for the Ghost Roads: an urban grid of tarmac roads and cross-roads, partially buried by moving dunes, creating another post-apocalyptic landscape, which we'll admire during the sunset.

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: 06:00 PM

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

RSVP HERE BELOW

 

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Desertnauts.

We are looking for a quick and fast drive through two great technical areas, and as may interesting sabkhas, to reach the exit point at the "Ghost Roads". 

The entry point has been chosen just outside the first technical area, which we may cross fully to reach the first sabkha, or only partially, before taking a sand track along a fence. 

The convoy order (alternating higher with lower ranked members) is the following:

@lucas amat in Second Lead

@Warbs at #3

@frederic demolder at #4

@Thomas54675 at #5 and 

@Mei Ling in Sweep.

See you tomorrow afternoon at the meeting point.

[Thomas54675]

 c u tomorrow 👻

[Mei Ling]

Hi @Ale Vallecchi, I am just arrived back from overseas travel. Feeling a bit unwell. I decide to drop off from this drive. Will join again next time. Thank you. 

[Warbs]

On 12/8/2025 at 5:56 PM, Ale Vallecchi said:

We request that every member joining this drive go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities.

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 DETAILSb

Level:  Fewbie and above

Meeting time: 02:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fj62PekBXHpxUBsD7

Action Plan:  A sequel to only 2 previous drives in the area, we plan to visit truly unique spots along this quire technical route. After crossing a wet sabkha (speed will be of the essence), we'll cross a small "plateau" of technical dunes, to reach another sabkha. Here we'll find a scene worthy of Apocalypse Now: an abandoned shooting ground, where drones used to test their functionality on tens of old containers, now scattered across the sabkha like broken toys. From here, after crossing another "plateau" of technical duns, with quite a unique vegetation of small trees, we'll reach the area known for the Ghost Roads: an urban grid of tarmac roads and cross-roads, partially buried by moving dunes, creating another post-apocalyptic landscape, which we'll admire during the sunset.

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: 06:00 PM

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

RSVP HERE BELOW

 

My humblest apologies, I'm going to have to drop out of this fantastic looking drive. Till next time.