Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Super Technical - Qudra, Dubai - 29 Mar 2026

[Emanuel]

DRIVE PLAN

We will start our drive from Bab Al Shams in the Al Marmoom Conservation Area, enjoy some technical dunes along the way that I am expecting to be soft as well as a bit wet and very technical. We will also try to find some nice dunes and practice ridge riding and criss crossing. After that, we will enjoy a drive that will take us near to the Last Exit.

Read Carefully: I haven’t driven in this area for about 3 years, and I’m planning to explore it. There will likely have been changes so we'll be open to surprises. I think the sand might be soft and perhaps a bit wet, so I’d like the cars to be lighter, preferably below 2.5 tons in their usual stock setup. It would be great if we could avoid really big vehicles. Also, the sand dunes are going to be narrow, so trucks might not be the best choice for this terrain. Keep your shovels handy. 

Request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities.

Please follow: Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert

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
• Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert

DRIVE DETAILS

• Level:  Fewbie and above
• When: 29 March 2026, Sunday
• Meeting time:  7:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)
• Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZktkNKs5Lzo7hynRA
• 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.
• What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

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 Saturday.
• 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

 

[Emanuel]

Good afternoon everyone! Hope you are excited for our drive tomorrow morning. Please let me know if your circumstances have changed and you cannot  join the drive. 

@Infaz @CY Bong @_Piotr_ @Eddie-Dune-Glider @Kashx2 @saumik1989 @J-P L

I will be posting the convoy order in the next few hours.

Reminder on Emergency Alert Procedures: 

 

[_Piotr_]

I am still in 😎.

If smth change please let me know us know. 

[Emanuel]

For sure. For now, the drive is a GO.

I'll be posting the convoy order in the next couple of yours.

 

[Emanuel]

Hello everyone,

Tire pressure: Lets start the drive with about 5-6 PSI more than you normally drive at. We'll do this to account for more compacted water logged sand. We can deflate further as needed once we get inside. Better than getting a pop-out early into our drive when we can reduce the risk of these. Meaning more fun time.

Meeting point entry point: I'm expecting parts of it to be flooded. Usually there is a way or two around it. As such, I'm moving the meeting point closer to the entry point in case someone needs help.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZktkNKs5Lzo7hynRA

Convoy order will be as follows:

Lead - Emanuel - White Rhino
Second Lead - @Infaz - 2014 Dodge Ram - 4 Door - Silver - Fewbie
#3 - @CY Bong - 2024 Toyota Prado 4 door White - Fewbie
#4 - @_Piotr_ - 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor - Orange - Fewbie
#5 - @Eddie-Dune-Glider - 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor 4 door Black - Fewbie
#6 - @saumik1989 - White Prado 2019 - 5 door - Fewbie
Sweep - @J-P L - 2021 Suzuki Jimny 3 Door Grey - Support Team

We will use Carnity Channel 4, which is 446.081.

Get lots of rest and see you in the morning.
 

 

[Kashx2]

Sorry guys I have to sit this one out. Enjoy the ride

[saumik1989]

Good morning.. 

Wanted to confirm if we are on for the drive given the alerts now... @Emanuel?

[Eddie-Dune-Glider]

14 minutes ago, saumik1989 said:

Good morning.. 

Wanted to confirm if we are on for the drive given the alerts now... @Emanuel?

I think we’re on, the guideline says if we receive alert 1 hour prior to drive, we got it early 

[Emanuel]

@saumik1989 no alerts here for the last few hours. We will cancel if there is an alert after 6 am as per the above procedures.

For now, we are a GO. 

If you want to drop off because of recent alerts where you are that is your decision and we will support whatever decision you make.

3 hours ago, Kashx2 said:

Sorry guys I have to sit this one out. Enjoy the ride

Thanks for letting me know. See you next time.

[saumik1989]

Super. See you guys at the start point.