Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Faqa to Bab Al Shams - Dubai - 29 May 2026

[Emanuel]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION - WHAT TO EXPECT

Join us for an overlanding and desert drive through the Faqa region, exploring a mix of flowing dunes and technical patches with some vegetation. We’ll head west, cross a sabkha into a second set of dunes, and—time and convoy capability permitting—venture into the outer areas of Little Sweihan. Continuing onward, we’ll cross another sabkha before turning north and making our way to the exit near Bab Al Shams, with the route dynamically adapted based on convoy experience and pace.

Please read, understand, and follow the guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities below.

⚠️IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 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
• 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 (all levels)
• When: Friday, May 29, 2026
• Meeting time: 7 AM (Arrive 15 minutes early to get setup as the briefing will start promptly at 7 AM)
• Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/izoeWpCwS5KrZt3p6
• Approximate finish time: 11 AM

🚗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 your plans change
• Repeated no-shows may result in 1-month suspension

PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

 

[Hartzel]

Sorry @Emanuel . Have to drop and Join the Ishaks’ fewbie drive. 🙂 

[Emanuel]

7 minutes ago, Hartzel said:

Sorry @Emanuel . Have to drop and Join the Ishaks’ fewbie drive. 🙂 

Enjoy. Thanks for letting me know. 

[Emanuel]

Good morning everyone. Hope you are excited for tomorrow's desert adventure through Faqa and Qudra. I'm also looking forward to meet our new club members for the first time.

I'll be posting the convoy order later this afternoon. If your plans have changed, please remove yourself from the RSVP.

@Lukas Wii - you had signed up under the Manage tab, which is for Support Team and drive Leads. I will have to remove you from the drive and add you back. No need to be worried about whether you are on the convoy or not. You are going unless something comes up for you and you have to take yourself out of the RSVP.

[Emanuel]

Welcome back @Rajath Shetty and @Ghaithh after some break. Will be good to catch-up tomorrow.

[Emanuel]

Hello @Esteban Ayala, welcome to the Carnity community. I see you are driving with us 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.
• Confirmation of viewing and understanding the Newbie Video Briefing (mandatory)

The convoy order will be:

@Esteban Ayala @Mariem @Ghaithh @Rajath Shetty @Pramod Sathyaseelan @nitesh@Aser and a guest @J-P L

Lead      Emanuel                        The White Rhino    Expert

2.           Nitesh.                           White FJ
3            Esteban Ayala               Pajero SWB, 2011, Black    Newbie
4            Mariem                         Toyota prado    Newbie
5            Ghaithh                         2018 Mitsubishi Pajero - 2 door - brown    Newbie
6            Rajath Shetty                 2023 Toyota FJ Cruiser White    Newbie
7            Pramod Sathyaseelan    2017 Toyota Fortuner, Silver Grey    Newbie
Sweep   Aser                                2018 Jeep Wrangler - 4 door - black    Support Team

We will use Carnity Channel 4, which is 446.081.

Get lots of rest and see you in the morning.

[Emanuel]

@Esteban Ayala - kindly provide these details soonest so that I can verify you are ready to join our drive in the morning.

 

[Mariem]

Toyota prado 2016 silver 4 door

Edited May 28 by Mariem

[Emanuel]

37 minutes ago, Mariem said:

Toyota prado 2016 silver 4 door

Thanks. I was actually trying to confirm these with Esteban.

[Esteban Ayala]

Hi Guys, very keen to join you tomorrow.

I'm from Argentina, 12 years here in Dubai

I used to ride in the desert with a motocross, but I changed now to the cars... Less aggressive and allows me to still be in the dunes.

I drove a few times in the sand, but I have a lot to learn. Hope I can improve by joining the community.

My car is a black SWB Pajero 2011 stock with bash plate only. I have the equipment mentioned above and watched the video.

See you tomorrow.