Cancelled - Full Day - Newbie Exploration Desert Drive - Madinat Zayed - Abu Dhabi - 11 Jan 2026

[Asif Hussain]

We plan to explore the Bu Hasa area near Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, heading towards the Liwa Oasis direction on this drive.

This drive is open to Newbies who have completed a minimum of 3 drives with Carnity Off-Road Club and above. Newbies with less than 3 completed drives will not be allowed.

Driving through Bu Hasa area requires your utmost focus, perseverance, patience, and the assurance that your 4X4 vehicle is in top notch condition. Next to your vehicle your off-road gears should be in good condition too with fully charged radio with backup battery (or backup radio) a necessity for the long day drive.

This drive is a full day drive and those who wish to join this drive from Dubai it's a 3+ hours to the meeting point and from Abu Dhabi approx 2 hours, so ideally well rested body will enjoy this whole day drive without much fatigue, 

Drive Details

Level: Newbie and Above (Newbies with minimum 3 drive completed with carnity off-road club - No Newbies less than 3 drive experience allowed) 

When:  11th Jan 2026, Sunday

Meeting time: 7:45 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XXNSa7xNra2EUAmX8

Type of Vehicle:

• Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.
• Every 4x4 should have LO gearing (AWD Vehicles will not be allowed)
• Spare tyre should be in perfect usable condition.

What to bring along: 

• 5L of water per person. 
• Snacks for breakfast and lunch.
• Fully charged radio with spare battery , shovel, offroad flag, pressure gauge and deflator.  
• Your own compressor for tyre inflation.
• Gas tank should be full upon arrival.
• Nearest petrol station is in Zayed City: https://goo.gl/maps/ftaRfCF9CqyMReiZ7

Approximate finish time: 4.00 PM with sufficient breaks in between,

End Point: Close to Madinat Zayed City

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday 10th Jan 2026 at 9.00AM. 
• 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.
   

PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

 

[Theo Prado]

@Asif Hussain, sorry couldn't manage to get free to make this drive - hoping you planning to reschedule the drive , its a majestic area and sounds like a true adventure which my heart desires . 

[_luke_]

21 minutes ago, Theo Prado said:

@Asif Hussain, sorry couldn't manage to get free to make this drive - hoping you planning to reschedule the drive , its a majestic area and sounds like a true adventure which my heart desires . 

SAME!

 

[Aser]

SAME, SAME! 😅

[Asif Hussain]

8 hours ago, Theo Prado said:

@Asif Hussain, sorry couldn't manage to get free to make this drive - hoping you planning to reschedule the drive , its a majestic area and sounds like a true adventure which my heart desires . 

No worries at all.. it’s absolutely fine. Appreciate your reply in advance. We’ll definitely plan to reschedule the drive soon.

7 hours ago, Luke K P said:

SAME!

 

 

3 minutes ago, Aser said:

SAME, SAME! 😅

i am doing SOLO drive 😃

[Aser]

We need to repeat this, it's been two years for me!

[Asif Hussain]

22 hours ago, Aser said:

We need to repeat this, it's been two years for me!

Plan was to explore and see any remaining of yellow truck with my same outfit.. 

We will do it again soon...