Afternoon Intermediate Desert Drive - Sweihan - Abu Dhabi - 3 Jan 2026

[Gaurav]

DRIVE PLAN

Time to sharpen your intermediate skills with full exposure to clean line control, confident ridge switches, and advanced maneuvers executed with precision. This drive is designed to target specific areas for improvement, with clear demonstrations, guided practice, and real-time feedback so you build confidence the right way and enjoy safely in the dunes.

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: 3 Jan 2026 

Meeting time: 2 PM

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1JKSFjJ8xSirSP5j9

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, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 6:00 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
• 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

 

[Abhishek Chikara]

Finally a much anticipated intermediate from you @Gaurav Really looking forward to it

[Gaurav]

Please find the convoy numbering below.

We will use Radio Channel 8: 446.181'25

@Sam Selim @khlief @Abhishek Chikara @Cristian @Giacomo @Emanuel @Gertjan @Beide Worku @Glenn W @Faraz94 @J-P L

1. Gaurav         Silver Pajero
2. Sam Selim   Rubicon - 4 door - Teal
3. khlief            Jeep wrangler 2 doors 2015 , white
4. Abhishek     2021 Jeep Rubicon - Grey
5. Cristian        2019 Jeep Wrangler JL - White
6. Giacomo     04 Wrangler TJ - Silver / 2024 Wrangler JL - Black
7. Emanuel     The White Rhino
8. Gertjan        2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser - White
9. Beide           2016 Ford 150 - SuperCap - Blue
10. Faraz94       2023 Haval H9 - Grey
11. J-P L           2021 Suzuki Jimny 3 Door Grey
12. Gaurav soni   Pajero
     

[Glenn W]

Hey @Gaurav Happy New Year, apologies but I’m going to have to drop out. Something came up last minute. Have a great afternoon! 

[Gertjan]

Thanks @Gaurav, I had a great afternoon in Sweihan with you! With such a great start to the offroading year, may there be many more. 

Hope to see you all soon on the sand again.