Tuesday Night Fewbie Desert Drive - Coffee Club: Tilal Sweihan - Abu Dhabi - 24 Feb 2026

[AlexM]

Luke the Crest King! 

Thanks everyone for the awesome drive!

[_luke_]

We rolled out from the Tilal drag race track after a quick briefing, engines warm and spirits high. By 20:10, the convoy was already threading its way westward along the dune cordons, settling into that familiar nighttime rhythm where headlights carve soft arcs across the sand.

About fifteen minutes in, I found myself crested on a ridge—very unusual moment for me! yeah right! haha.
The shovels came out, the team gathered, and with many hands making light work, the Ranger was freed and the convoy was moving again without missing a beat.

At the one-hour mark, we reached the foxes’ dens. It was the perfect spot for a short break: ten minutes to stretch legs, wander around the burrows, and enjoy the quiet pulse of the desert night before pushing deeper into the range.

From there, the terrain opened into the long, vegetation-free dunes of Fayah—wide, rolling, and beautifully clean. A few minor refusals and quick stucks punctuated the run, but nothing that slowed the group for more than a minute. Recoveries were smooth and efficient, thanks to @Sam Selim and @JC_E, who led each recovery with calm precision.

A special mention goes to @Sebastian Nohse for an excellent second lead. The convoy always mirrors the second lead’s finesse, and tonight his line choices and gentle corrections kept the flow tight and confident.

Roughly 3 km from the exit, we paused for a well-earned coffee stop. Espresso, Turkish coffee, tea, karak, brownies, muffins, dates—the full nighttime spread. It was a warm, communal moment under the stars before the final stretch out.

Thanks to everyone who came out on a Tuesday night. Runs like this work because of the teamwork, the patience, and the shared enjoyment of the desert. Looking forward to the next one and hope to see each of you again in the sand soon.
@AlexM @_Piotr_ @Sebastian Nohse @Sam Selim @Albert_Spa @JC_E

[Piter]

It was amazing experience to drive over the dunes in the night.

@Luke K P thanks for organizing this trip in the middle of the week. 

Thank you for excellent support

@Sam Selim @JC_E and @Sebastian Nohse