Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Lisaili to Murqab - Dubai - 13 June 2026

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers, thank you for joining the drive today. We had a great time in the desert. 

Starting from a sand track in Lisaili, we entered progressively into the desert, and very soon we were surrounded by dunes. We made our way further into the desert, using the wide ridges on top of the dunes when possible to try avoiding the vegetation, going up and down, with sometimes very steep inclines, experiencing different kind of sand, sometimes hard and solid, sometimes very soft or surprisingly humid.

We had a few refusals, totally fine and normal while we are still trying to feel the traction and assessing the required momentum to cross an obstacle. A few stucks gave us the opportunity to take the shovels out, to remove sand from below the car and release the driver.

Progressing further South, with the Eye of Sauron watching us, we finally reached a sand track from where we took East in the direction of Murqab. We finished the last 30 min on sand tracks, increasing the pace, adding a few climbs for the view, just enjoying the desert drive.

Well done @Pajero-ME Martin for your first drive! @Pramod Sathyaseelan, well driven, but sometimes, you are loosing it, work on your focus and anticipation, @edward-392 excellent drive, keep discovering the capabilities of your car. @Simon Thomas, thank you for the 2nd lead, you were following my indications and anticipating my moves. Great thank you to @Mahesh_ in sweep, watching the convoy and assisting the drivers when required.

Enjoy the long weekend and see you soon !

[Pajero-ME]

What an awesome experience! Thank you all for this adventure, especially @JeromeFJ and @Mahesh_ for your guidance...always professional, calm and precise!! My front bumper is deformed after this trip...I think a common issue with the standard Pajero bumper. I will open a post in the forum later.  Everyone have a great weekend and see you soon!

[edward-392]

Thanks again @JeromeFJ and @Mahesh_ for a brilliant drive. Super fun! Will share pics a bit later 🙌

[edward-392]

Here we go 📸: Photos

[Simon Thomas]

Thank you @JeromeFJ and @Mahesh_ for the fantastic drive!

[Mahesh_]

Thank you all for a very good drive. See you soon on sand. 

[Pajero-ME]

When the sandworms came it was time for us to go home...