Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Straddling The Solar Tower - Dubai- 28 Mar 2026

[Frederic]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT

The Majestic Solar Tower is a landmark in the Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Starting from the little quaint town called Murquab along the E66, we will be heading in a southwest direction and try our best to find clean passages and get as close as possible to the tower. We plan to exit near the well-known three trees in Al Qudra.

All in all, some good learning and great fun with your Carnity friends!

⚠️IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY:

All participants must review and follow the club guidelines below:

• Environmental Policy
• Safety Protocols During Emergency Alert
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquette's
• Emergency details for all off-roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities
• Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert

🚙 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: 28 Mar 2026, Saturday
• Meeting time: 8AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions).
• Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7ZTUdRaiA2NFatoW6
• Approximate finish time: 12PM

🚗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

 

 

[Frederic]

Good morning @Ghali Awa and @Amer Alsabbagh.

Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club!

Please provide a small introduction (see below) and take your time to watch our Newbie Briefing Video.

Thanks!

 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) 

[Amer Alsabbagh]

Hello Frederic,

Thank you so much, so excited about joining the club.

- Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Gray color, 2024.

- No prior off road experience.

- Winch is installed.

- Radio and safety flag are arranged.

Thank you and looking forward for the drive.

[Frederic]

Good morning all!

@Amr A@Amer Alsabbagh@Ghali Awa@Tej@ChrisW@Amr Morsy@Sam76@Raptor Runner - Praveen@Hartzel@Chema@Alex M@Noufal@Ana@Aser

Thanks for signing up! Taking into account the weather conditions and geopolitical situation, there are some points i wanted to highlight:

1. I moved the starting time from 7AM to 8AM. This should make it easier to reach in time considering the potential bad condition of the roads. But please try to arrive by 7.45AM so you still have time left to deflate a bit and set up your flag. 

2. If you have received public alerts throughout the night and did not sleep well, better to cancel from your side. There will always be another drive. Look after your own safety and your family first.

3. Deflation parameters will be different. Upon arrival i would recommend only to deflate to 16-18psi. The sand will be very compacted due to the rains. If needed we can always adjust during the drive.

4. Obviously this will not be a dune-bashing style of drive. The hard sand will feel totally different to drive on. Let's just aim at exploring the terrain, taking the occasional break with a hot coffee, and socialize a bit. Let's make it relaxing.

5. We will be using Channel 10. Which is 446.231Mhz on our walkie talkies.

6. Better bring some warm clothes and a jacket. It will be chilly in the morning

 

Stay safe in the meantime and i hope to see you all in the morning!

 

[Noufal]

Hey fred, i am withdrawing from the drive. I will see you on the next one. Stay safe and have fun. 

[GhaliAwa]

On 3/26/2026 at 7:41 AM, Frederic said:

Good morning @Ghali Awa and @Amer Alsabbagh.

Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club!

Please provide a small introduction (see below) and take your time to watch our Newbie Briefing Video.

Thanks!

 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) 

Hey Frederic, 

very excited to join the club 

- jeep wrangler JL 203 , Black 

- Tow hooks available available on both ends 

- No prior off-road experience 

- both radio and flag are arranged

 

[Amr Morsy]

@Frederic unfortunately will need to withdraw from tomorrow for an early doctors appointment 

[Alex M]

@Frederic will need to drop from this one unfortunately. Enjoy and see you soon 🙏🏼

[Raptor Runner - Praveen]

Will run approx 10minutes behind, did not want to start till all clear on missile threats

[ChrisW]

Thanks again @Frederic - that was a perfect, relaxing morning drive in the desert. 
 

Good work in second lead @Amr A - you helped straighten out a few rough spots for us! Was a real pleasure to support with @J-P L and @Aser too (…and loved to see the daft dogs too!). 
 

Today’s sand was nice and easy but none the less, well driven by everyone - good convoy spacing, sensible lines and prompt radio comms. Perfect!