Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Faqa - Dubai - 15 Mar 2026

[Frederic]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT

Time to get back at it, with gentle All Level Drive in the Faqa (Marmoom Reserve) region. Let's unwind and enjoy the sands again!

⚠️IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY:

All participants must review and follow the club guidelines below:

• 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

🚙 JOINING OUR CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME?

Please share a small introduction and provide the following details:

• Vehicle Make, Model, Color, and Year
• Any prior off-road experience (if applicable).
• Confirmation of front and rear tow hooks / recovery points
• Confirmation you have a programmable radio and safety flag.
• 🎥 MUST WATCH BELOW: Newbie Video Briefing (mandatory) 

 

🕖 DRIVE DETAILS

 

• Level:  Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above
• When: 15 Mar 2026, Sunday
• Meeting time: 7AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions).
• Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/q4QMZd3JY9By6WSk8
• Approximate finish time: 11AM

🚗VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

• Any proper 4x4 vehicle. If in doubt, please mention on the drive topic.
• Front and rear tow hooks / recovery points.
• 8–10 inches minimum ground clearance

🎒 WHAT TO BRING

• Loads of water, snacks, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We also recommend adequate protection from the sun and closed shoes.

🧰 OFFROAD GEARS

• Tire deflator and Tire pressure gauge.
• Air compressor.
• A programmable Walkie-talkie radio.
• Off-road safety flag.
• A proper shovel.
• First-aid kit and Fire extinguisher.

✅ RSVP

• Confirm your attendance by clicking on "GOING" in the Calendar Event. Your name will appear on the RSVP list.
• If the RSVP is full, add yourself to the waitlist. As soon as a spot becomes available you will be moved automatically to the RSVP list.
• The RSVP closes one day prior to the drive
• Latecomers will be turned back (no exceptions)
• No RSVP = No Drive
• Please withdraw your RSVP if plans change
• Repeated no-shows may result in 1-month suspension

PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

 

[Raj K]

Hello @Frederic

By mistake I clicked the Manage button and my name has been moved from Going to Manage.  Could you please move my name back to Going.

[Frederic]

Good morning @Arbab Anwer! Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club!

As this is your first club drive, kindly introduce yourself and answer below questions. Please also make sure to watch the Newbie briefing video.

JOINING OUR CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME?

Please share a small introduction and provide the following details:

• Vehicle Make, Model, Color, and Year
• Any prior off-road experience (if applicable).
• Confirmation of front and rear tow hooks / recovery points
• Confirmation you have a programmable radio and safety flag.
• 🎥 MUST WATCH BELOW: Newbie Video Briefing (mandatory) 

[Menon Arun]

On 3/8/2026 at 12:38 PM, Frederic said:

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT

Time to get back at it, with gentle All Level Drive in the Faqa (Marmoom Reserve) region. Let's unwind and enjoy the sands again!

⚠️IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY:

All participants must review and follow the club guidelines below:

• 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

🚙 JOINING OUR CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME?

Please share a small introduction and provide the following details:

• Vehicle Make, Model, Color, and Year
• Any prior off-road experience (if applicable).
• Confirmation of front and rear tow hooks / recovery points
• Confirmation you have a programmable radio and safety flag.
• 🎥 MUST WATCH BELOW: Newbie Video Briefing (mandatory) 

 

🕖 DRIVE DETAILS

 

• Level:  Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above
• When: 15 Mar 2026, Sunday
• Meeting time: 7AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions).
• Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/q4QMZd3JY9By6WSk8
• Approximate finish time: 11AM

🚗VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

• Any proper 4x4 vehicle. If in doubt, please mention on the drive topic.
• Front and rear tow hooks / recovery points.
• 8–10 inches minimum ground clearance

🎒 WHAT TO BRING

• Loads of water, snacks, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We also recommend adequate protection from the sun and closed shoes.

🧰 OFFROAD GEARS

• Tire deflator and Tire pressure gauge.
• Air compressor.
• A programmable Walkie-talkie radio.
• Off-road safety flag.
• A proper shovel.
• First-aid kit and Fire extinguisher.

✅ RSVP

• Confirm your attendance by clicking on "GOING" in the Calendar Event. Your name will appear on the RSVP list.
• If the RSVP is full, add yourself to the waitlist. As soon as a spot becomes available you will be moved automatically to the RSVP list.
• The RSVP closes one day prior to the drive
• Latecomers will be turned back (no exceptions)
• No RSVP = No Drive
• Please withdraw your RSVP if plans change
• Repeated no-shows may result in 1-month suspension

PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

 

Hello @Frederic,

I am pulling out of the drive due to some commitments. Shall join you on future drives. 
 

Sorry and Thankyou

BR,

Arun Menon 

[Arbab Anwer]

14 hours ago, Frederic said:

Good morning @Arbab Anwer! Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club!

As this is your first club drive, kindly introduce yourself and answer below questions. Please also make sure to watch the Newbie briefing video.

JOINING OUR CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME?

Please share a small introduction and provide the following details:

• Vehicle Make, Model, Color, and Year
• Any prior off-road experience (if applicable).
• Confirmation of front and rear tow hooks / recovery points
• Confirmation you have a programmable radio and safety flag.
• 🎥 MUST WATCH BELOW: Newbie Video Briefing (mandatory) 

Hi My Name is Arbab Anwer

I am from pakistan,will be joining the troupe for the first time this sunday

I will be coming with my partner and 2 kids in a beige Nissan Patrol 2015 make with both front and back tow points.

prior off-road experience: Drove in liwa and Wathba deserts 

I do have the programmable radio, tire difflator, air compressor and safety flag.

Thank you

[Frederic]

Great! See you coming Sunday !

[Frederic]

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED

@Sam Selim@Arbab Anwer@Hartzel@Pramod Sathyaseelan@Simon Thomas@Andrew John Melvill@Raj K@Nikki1007@Chema@Yury@Bhas@Infaz@Yerem Davtyan@Frans M@Mei Ling@Thomas54675@Suneedh Wrangler@JC_E@Srikumar

Thank you all for signing up! As you can see this will be quite a long train tomorrow  

Some pointers:

1. Please try to arrive by 6.45AM so you have time to deflate and set up your flag. I'd like to start the briefing by 7AM.

2. Make sure to bring a programmable radio, compressor, flag, deflator/pressure gauge, and a decent size shovel. These are your most crucial newbie level gears.

3. We will be using Channel 10 on the radio: 446.231Mhz. 

If for some reason you can't make it tomorrow, kindly send us a small notification here and remove your RSVP. That will help us to have a clear overview on the total attendees.

Extra Note: GPS functionality can be buggy since the start of the war. Below you can find the basic coordinates with the Emarat Petrol Station on the E66 as a starting point (If you are from Dubai you will definitely pass by this one on the E66):

1. From the Emarat Grayteesah Petrol Station on E66, continue further on E66 for another 24km.

2. Take the exit E14-Faqa Road.

3. Continue straight for another 23km along the E14.

4. You will see the entry barrier on your right side. It will open automatically when you approach it.

 

[Nikki1007]

Hi @Frederic i will not be attending the drive tomorrow. Apologies for a bit late notice. 

[Frederic]

1 hour ago, Nikki1007 said:

Hi @Frederic i will not be attending the drive tomorrow. Apologies for a bit late notice. 

No worries, thanks for letting us know. See you soon in the sand.

[Pramod Sathyaseelan]

10 hours ago, Frederic said:

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED

@Sam Selim@Arbab Anwer@Hartzel@Pramod Sathyaseelan@Simon Thomas@Andrew John Melvill@Raj K@Nikki1007@Chema@Yury@Bhas@Infaz@Yerem Davtyan@Frans M@Mei Ling@Thomas54675@Suneedh Wrangler@JC_E@Srikumar

Thank you all for signing up! As you can see this will be quite a long train tomorrow  

Some pointers:

1. Please try to arrive by 6.45AM so you have time to deflate and set up your flag. I'd like to start the briefing by 7AM.

2. Make sure to bring a programmable radio, compressor, flag, deflator/pressure gauge, and a decent size shovel. These are your most crucial newbie level gears.

3. We will be using Channel 10 on the radio: 446.231Mhz. 

If for some reason you can't make it tomorrow, kindly send us a small notification here and remove your RSVP. That will help us to have a clear overview on the total attendees.

Extra Note: GPS functionality can be buggy since the start of the war. Below you can find the basic coordinates with the Emarat Petrol Station on the E66 as a starting point (If you are from Dubai you will definitely pass by this one on the E66):

1. From the Emarat Grayteesah Petrol Station on E66, continue further on E66 for another 24km.

2. Take the exit E14-Faqa Road.

3. Continue straight for another 23km along the E14.

4. You will see the entry barrier on your right side. It will open automatically when you approach it.

 

Sorry, I have to drop out due to a personal commitment. Hope to join the future drives. Regret the inconveniences.