Sunset Scenic Drive - Bring Your Relatives Along - Al Qudra - Dubai - 27th May 2026

[Frederic]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT

Join us for a gentle and short overlanding desert drive with the aim of bringing your parents, relatives, or friends along and enjoy the evening sunset near one of the Al Qudra Lakes!

Starting from 5PM we will meet and deflate, and head out together on some existing farm tracks. The pace will be relaxing and entertaining for everyone. By 7PM we will end the drive nearby the one lakes and take out our chairs to enjoy the sunset. You can also then re-inflate at this same spot and exit whenever you like.

⚠️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:  All levels
• When: 27th May 2026, Wednesday
• Meeting time: 5PM - Sharp (Without any exceptions).
• Meeting Point: Murquab: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EpP5pJmG734dLTUVA
• Approximate finish time: 7PM approx.

🚗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

• refreshments, some snacks you'd like to share, and chairs for yourself and your passengers.

🧰 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

 

 

[Chris Redmond]

I'm in!

[Frederic]

Position	Name	Car	Rank	Drives
1	Fred and Vanessa	2012 Pathfinder	Crew/Marshal	317
2	Zsolt	2014 Jeep Wrangler 2 door	Intermediate	53
3	florent sierens	Jimny 2025 5 doors	Newbie	0
4	Chris Redmond	BAIC BJ40 2020 black	Newbie	1
5	Sohini81	chevy	Newbie	3
6	Ishak	Pajero - LWB - Black/White	Expert	131
7	Rasna	2022 Jeep Wrangler-4door-Grey	Newbie	4
8	Amer Alsabbagh	2024 Jeep Wrangler- 4 door- Gray	Fewbie	7
9	Nikki1007	2019 Mitsubishi Monterosport White	Fewbie	9
10	Mahesh_	2026 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X 4 door-Green	Support Team	79
11	Hartzel	2022 Toyota Fortuner 4.0 - White	Fewbie	15
12	Riyad	Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392	Fewbie	15
13	DP1011	2021 Jeep Wrangler - Rubicon	Expert	180

 

Good morning everyone!

@Zsolt@florent sierens@Chris Redmond@Sohini81@Ishak@Rasna@Amer Alsabbagh@Nikki1007@Mahesh_@Hartzel@Riyad@DP1011

Thank you all for signing up! As my trusty old Izuzu is still in the workshop, i will be driving Vanessa's white whale again  

This will be a very gently drive, as it's designed to bring a family member or friend along that hasn't been in the desert yet, or has difficulties sitting through a 3-4 hour offroad drive. A brilliant idea @DP1011 came up with and perfect to launch this during Eid holidays. 

Starting from the little town called Murquab, along the Dubai-Al Ain Road, we will snake our way going north towards Lisaili, and have a sitdown at one of the Al Qudra Lakes. This lake is perhaps not the most beautiful one, but surely it will be calm and i don't expect anyone else to be there. I can only assume that many other lakes would be extremely busy now with the Eid holidays.

I also wanted to welcome @florent sierens who will be on his first club drive with us with the brilliant little Jimny! I am sure you'll have a great time. Don't hesitate to ask for help where needed. 

Upon arrival we can deflate to 14-15psi. We will use Channel 10 on our Walkie Talkies: 446.231Mhz

Exit will be along Al Qudra road.

See you all at 5PM (15mins earlier is always better so you have ample time to deflate and setup your flag).

Don't forget your chair!  

 

[Amer Alsabbagh]

Hi @Frederic, when you say a very gently drive, is gentle enough for the pregnant wife? 😂

[Frederic]

24 minutes ago, Amer Alsabbagh said:

Hi @Frederic, when you say a very gently drive, is gentle enough for the pregnant wife? 😂

Well theres some vegetation which can be little bumpy at times 😁

[Chris Redmond]

Very much looking forward to it @Frederic, I will probably bring my very adventurous 5-year-old with me!  See you and the rest of the members later 👋 

[Amer Alsabbagh]

Hi @Frederic, the wife is not feeling well. Apologies but gonna have to withdraw from this one 🥲. Enjoy.

[Mahesh_]

Hello all, thank you very much for a very relaxing evening. 

[Frederic]

Check out this trail from @Wikiloc! https://loc.wiki/t/266497056?h=3p786o5xm2&wa=so&la=en (DXB-Scenic Short Drive - Murquab to Lisaili to Small Lake )

[Thomas54675]

1 hour ago, Frederic said:

Check out this trail from @Wikiloc! https://loc.wiki/t/266497056?h=3p786o5xm2&wa=so&la=en (DXB-Scenic Short Drive - Murquab to Lisaili to Small Lake )

Thank you Fred!