Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Fayah's Pristine White Dunes - Abu-Dhabi - 31 May 2026

[Frederic]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

 

The white pristine dunes of Al Fayah, located just across the border of Dubai, are always a pleasure to explore. Join us for a beginner level drive!

 

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

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• 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

FIRST TIME JOINING US?

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year.
• Please share your prior off-road experience if any.
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets.
• Confirm you have a programmable radio and safety flag.
• MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING
   

 

Drive Details

Level:  Absolute Newbie and above (all levels)

Meeting time: 6.30AM

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MNiNURi2wreHqfdY6

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.

Approximate finish time: 10.30-11AM

P.S. Make sure you bring a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 12 cars only. 
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others on the waitlist.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee.
• A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive.
• Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.
   

PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

 

 

[Frederic]

Position	Name	Car	Rank	Drives
1	Frederic	White Temporary Whale	Crew	318
2	JC_E	2024 Toyota LC Prado 250 - White	Fewbie Plus	53
3	florent sierens	Jimny 2025 5 doors	Newbie	1
4	Lukas Wii	2026 Toyota Prado - Sand	Newbie	3
5	Rasna	2022 Jeep Wrangler-4door-Grey	Newbie	5
6	Walter Palk	Jeep Wrangler 2024	Newbie	5
7	Rajath Shetty	2023 Toyota FJ Cruiser White	Newbie	6
8	Ishak	Pajero - LWB - Black/White	Expert	133
9	Nikki1007	2019 Mitsubishi Monterosport White	Fewbie	11
10	Lazy Frog	2014, Toyota FJ-Green	Fewbie	12
11	Albert_Spa	2021 Jeep Wrangler - 4 Door - Red	Fewbie	14
12	Jason M	2020 Mitsubishi Pajero White	Fewbie	16
13	Hartzel	2022 Toyota Fortuner 4.0 - White	Fewbie	17
14	Infaz	2014 Dodge Ram - 4 Door - Silver	Fewbie Plus	24
15	Diego	Blue Raptor	Intermediate	45
16	Aser	2018 Jeep Wrangler - 4 door - black	Support Team	118

Good afternoon everyone!

@JC_E@florent sierens@Lukas Wii@Rasna@Walter Palk@Rajath Shetty@Ishak@Nikki1007@Lazy Frog@Albert_Spa@Jason M@Hartzel@Infaz@Diego@Aser

Thank you all for signing up! I am sure we'll have a great morning out in the pristine dunes of Fayah. 

Just a couple of pointers:

1. Please try to arrive by 6.15AM. There are some road-works along this road, so be extra cautious. Also take note that there is no 20km/h grace speed in Abu Dhabi 😁 100=100!

2. Don't forget your flag, radio, compressor, and pressure gauge.

3. Upon arrival you can deflate to 14psi if you have highway terrain tires, and to 12psi if you have all terrain tires. @florent sierens your Jimny can be deflated to 10-11psi to achieve good flotation  

 

See you all in the morning! 

 

[Jason M]

@Frederic I am having an issue with my valve core. The little bit that my core remover grips onto has completely come off, and I am unable to remove the valve core anymore with my tool. Just swung by a tire shop and they said they had to remove the wheel to do it (though they didn't really examine my problem carefully). Are there any tricks to remove the valve core once this part has worn off? I have a replacement core, but I can't get the old one out. I might have to bail if I can't get it sorted before tomorrow AM. 

[Frederic]

3 minutes ago, Jason M said:

@Frederic I am having an issue with my valve core. The little bit that my core remover grips onto has completely come off, and I am unable to remove the valve core anymore with my tool. Just swung by a tire shop and they said they had to remove the wheel to do it (though they didn't really examine my problem carefully). Are there any tricks to remove the valve core once this part has worn off? I have a replacement core, but I can't get the old one out. I might have to bail if I can't get it sorted before tomorrow AM. 

Hi @Jason M yes if the little valve core has broken off, they will need to remove the wheel to replace the valve completely.

Another option is to keep it in place and perhaps just deflate that single tire by pushing the valve core. Deflation will take a bit of time but it could work. Give it a try.

[Jason M]

Thanks for the advice @Frederic all sorted!

[Rajath Shetty]

4 hours ago, Frederic said:

Position	Name	Car	Rank	Drives
1	Frederic	White Temporary Whale	Crew	318
2	JC_E	2024 Toyota LC Prado 250 - White	Fewbie Plus	53
3	florent sierens	Jimny 2025 5 doors	Newbie	1
4	Lukas Wii	2026 Toyota Prado - Sand	Newbie	3
5	Rasna	2022 Jeep Wrangler-4door-Grey	Newbie	5
6	Walter Palk	Jeep Wrangler 2024	Newbie	5
7	Rajath Shetty	2023 Toyota FJ Cruiser White	Newbie	6
8	Ishak	Pajero - LWB - Black/White	Expert	133
9	Nikki1007	2019 Mitsubishi Monterosport White	Fewbie	11
10	Lazy Frog	2014, Toyota FJ-Green	Fewbie	12
11	Albert_Spa	2021 Jeep Wrangler - 4 Door - Red	Fewbie	14
12	Jason M	2020 Mitsubishi Pajero White	Fewbie	16
13	Hartzel	2022 Toyota Fortuner 4.0 - White	Fewbie	17
14	Infaz	2014 Dodge Ram - 4 Door - Silver	Fewbie Plus	24
15	Diego	Blue Raptor	Intermediate	45
16	Aser	2018 Jeep Wrangler - 4 door - black	Support Team	118

Good afternoon everyone!

@JC_E@florent sierens@Lukas Wii@Rasna@Walter Palk@Rajath Shetty@Ishak@Nikki1007@Lazy Frog@Albert_Spa@Jason M@Hartzel@Infaz@Diego@Aser

Thank you all for signing up! I am sure we'll have a great morning out in the pristine dunes of Fayah. 

Just a couple of pointers:

1. Please try to arrive by 6.15AM. There are some road-works along this road, so be extra cautious. Also take note that there is no 20km/h grace speed in Abu Dhabi 😁 100=100!

2. Don't forget your flag, radio, compressor, and pressure gauge.

3. Upon arrival you can deflate to 14psi if you have highway terrain tires, and to 12psi if you have all terrain tires. @florent sierens your Jimny can be deflated to 10-11psi to achieve good flotation  

 

See you all in the morning! 

 

 

4 hours ago, Frederic said:

Hi @Jason M yes if the little valve core has broken off, they will need to remove the wheel to replace the valve completely.

Another option is to keep it in place and perhaps just deflate that single tire by pushing the valve core. Deflation will take a bit of time but it could work. Give it a try.

Hi @Frederic could you please share the radio frequency for tomorrow’s drive?

Thanks.

[Jason M]

@Fredericunfortunately I am going to have to bail on this drive after all. Sorry to leave after you've already done the convoy order!

[Frederic]

1 hour ago, Rajath Shetty said:

 

Hi @Frederic could you please share the radio frequency for tomorrow’s drive?

Thanks.

Hi we will be using Channel 10: 446.231 MHz