Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - Return of Sweihan challenge - Abu Dhabi - 10 Jan 2026

[GauravSoni]

DRIVE PLAN

Last edition of this drive was cut short due to some unforeseen reasons.

We are now back in Action continuing from where we left last time.

 

Expect a fast-paced desert drive featuring long criss-crosses across Sweihan’s big dunes, controlled ridge riding, and sharp side slants through technical slipfaces. The route will involve high climbs with committed crests, deep bowls that require momentum and precision, and soft patches near Nagra that will test vehicle control. Team coordination will be essential as we maintain a consistent pace with minimal stops. Overall, this challenge drive will push both skill and endurance, offering wide open sections for speed, demanding terrains for technique, and a strong sense of achievement when we complete the full loop back to Sweihan.

Route Plan

We start from Sweihan and push straight toward the iconic Nagra Dune, taking on:

• Criss-crossing long slip faces

• High-speed ridge riding

This is a challenge drive – expect:

• Sharp side slants

• Fast-paced ridge runs

• Controlled cresting

• Momentum-based climbs

After reaching Nagra, we loop back toward Sweihan with an even more exciting return route.

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: 10 Jan 2026 

Meeting time: 7 AM

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/nyjJZLJRYpiysoKb8

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, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time:  11:00 AM

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

 

[GauravSoni]

Dune surfers!

@khlief @Abhishek Chikara @Jose Luis Campos @W a q a r @Sam Selim @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Giacomo @Glenn W @Anoop Nair @Cristian

please confirm your presence for the drive.(you can simply click totally agree to confirm) .

It would be unfair for waitlisted to go without drive if you have any plans of cancellation. 

we have @Faraz94 @Sherry Jacob (for his 1st IM) waitlisted. Please let me know if you both have made any alternate plans.

 

[Faraz94]

5 minutes ago, GauravSoni said:

Dune surfers!

@khlief @Abhishek Chikara @Jose Luis Campos @W a q a r @Sam Selim @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Giacomo @Glenn W @Anoop Nair @Cristian

please confirm your presence for the drive.(you can simply click totally agree to confirm) .

It would be unfair for waitlisted to go without drive if you have any plans of cancellation. 

we have @Faraz94 @Sherry Jacob (for his 1st IM) waitlisted. Please let me know if you both have made any alternate plans.

 

Hi @GauravSoni,

still hoping to join 😅

[Abhishek Chikara]

hi @GauravSoni, I confirm I will be attending! Look forward to it!

[ChrisW]

I’ll be there supporting ✊🏻

[W a q a r]

Hi @GauravSoni, I confirm. 

[Anoop Nair]

Will be there @GauravSoni

[GauravSoni]

6 hours ago, GauravSoni said:

Dune surfers!

@khlief @Abhishek Chikara @Jose Luis Campos @W a q a r @Sam Selim @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Giacomo @Glenn W @Anoop Nair @Cristian

please confirm your presence for the drive.(you can simply click totally agree to confirm) .

It would be unfair for waitlisted to go without drive if you have any plans of cancellation. 

we have @Faraz94 @Sherry Jacob (for his 1st IM) waitlisted. Please let me know if you both have made any alternate plans.

 

@Faraz94 @Sherry Jacob you have been added to the drive list… see you tomorrow at 7 am..

[khlief]

I will not be able to sleep early tonight so its better to not join without being focused. I will remove myself.

[GauravSoni]

56 minutes ago, khlief said:

I will not be able to sleep early tonight so its better to not join without being focused. I will remove myself.

That’s a good call @khlief… we will drive again sometime soon..