Afternoon Newbie Desert Drive - Discover Qudra's Secret Dunes - Dubai - 14 June 2026

[Ale Vallecchi]

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 with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details.
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets.
• Advise if you don’t have a programmable radio and safety flag.
• MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING
   

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and above

Meeting time: 03:30 PM

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cTqUGKvmG9eEvAey6

Action Plan:  There is a secret place in Qudra that has been miraculously spared from the overgrowth of vegetation that has covered most of Dubai's deserts. Pristine sandy dunes run in long and parallel lines, allowing new off roaders to get comfortable with desert driving, and beginning to practice the essential maneuvers to venture on the sand with friends and family. If the convoy's skills will allow, we can move up the drive to learn more complex driving techniques. A thorough briefing, in the shadow of the many trees that surround this area, will precede the beginning of the drive. 

Overall, we plan to enjoy a relaxing afternoon and sunset in the desert, with the opportunity also to see many wild animals.

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, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 07:30 PM

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday at noon.
• 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 back - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - 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

 

 

[Esteban Ayala]

Hi Ale.

I would like to join the drive.

Its my second with Carnity and maybe 10th overall.

Black shorty Pajero 2011.

I think the calendar date should be corrected to RSVP.

Regards 

[Ale Vallecchi]

On 6/8/2026 at 12:44 PM, Esteban Ayala said:

Hi Ale.

I would like to join the drive.

Its my second with Carnity and maybe 10th overall.

Black shorty Pajero 2011.

I think the calendar date should be corrected to RSVP.

Regards 

Dear @Esteban Ayala. Sorry, I just saw your message. You are welcome to join the drive, tomorrow PM at 3:30 PM. Looking forward to seeing you. 

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Desertnauts.

A short briefing in preparation for tomorrow's drive.

First and foremost, for the Newbies (or Absolute Newbies) joining the drive, please make sure you have a radio, fully charged, and a flag, to bring with you. Both will be necessary.

The meeting and deflation point will be available on the main post. Please come punctually, so we can have ample time to deflate, and most of all to conduct a thorough briefing about desert driving principle and main skills.

The convoy order at the moment will look as follows:

@Andrew John Melvill in Second Lead

@Luni at #3

@Mahesh_ at #4

@Esteban Ayala at #5

@Nikki1007 at #6

@Hartzel at #7 and

@khurramm in Sweep.

Feel free to bring family and friends along, with some refreshments to be enjoyed during one of the stops along a very pleasant route, on pristine sand.

See you all tomorrow.

[Andrew John Melvill]

Looking forward to this drive 

[khurramm]

@Ale Vallecchi

My number is 050-5525710 if my profile is still not accessible.

Just in case...☺️

[Esteban Ayala]

6 hours ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Dear @Esteban Ayala. Sorry, I just saw your message. You are welcome to join the drive, tomorrow PM at 3:30 PM. Looking forward to seeing you. 

No problem mate. Looking forward to joining.

See u tomorrow 

[Mahesh_]

@Ale Vallecchi Sorry, I won’t be able to make it as something urgent has come up at work.

[Hartzel]

Thank you guys for today’s drive. Apologies for the early exit. The kid enjoyed the sidies and crossings even with the dizziness. Looking forward for them to join us soon.