Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Sand Starts Here - Nahel - Abu-Dhabi - 19 July 2026

[Frederic]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

Never driven in the desert before?

Our Beginner-Level Drive is the perfect introduction to off-roading. Learn the basics, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy an unforgettable morning in the dunes of Nahel. But even for seasoned enthusiasts it's a great opportunity to relax and bring friends or family along.

No previous off-road experience required!

MUST READ AND COMPLY BEFORE JOINING

• 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 OUR OFFROAD CLUB?

Before joining your first drive, please introduce yourselves on the drive topic with:

• Vehicle make, model, year and colour
• Previous off-road experience (if any)
• Confirmation that your vehicle has front and rear recovery points (tow hooks/eyelets)
• Confirmation that you have:
  • Programmable two-way radio
  • Safety flag
  • Tyre pressure gauge
  • Tyre deflator
  • Air compressor

🎥 Mandatory: Watch the Newbie Video Briefing before attending your first drive

 

 

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Newbie and above (all levels)

Meeting time: 06AM

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i7ynQ4ZoYGZPR7Tu6

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: 9:30-10AM

🚗 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• This drive is limited to 12 cars only. 
• 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 prepare a convoy list.

⚠️ IMPORTANT RSVP RULES

• Members without an RSVP will not be allowed to join.
• Late arrivals will not be allowed to join.
• If you cannot attend, please cancel your RSVP as early as possible.
• Repeated no-shows after confirming attendance may result in a one-month suspension from club drives.

 

📅 READY TO JOIN US?

Please RSVP using the calendar below and clicking on "GOING".

 

[Asif Ahamed]

Good morning everyone,

I hope you all are doing well. Could someone please send me the procedures for configuring the BAOFUNG handheld UHF radio for tomorrow’s drive at Nahel?

Thanks a lot! 

 

[Frederic]

1 hour ago, Asif Ahamed said:

Good morning everyone,

I hope you all are doing well. Could someone please send me the procedures for configuring the BAOFUNG handheld UHF radio for tomorrow’s drive at Nahel?

Thanks a lot! 

 

Hi @Asif Ahamed is it the UV5R?

in this post further down towards the bottom you’ll find how to program the UV5R. 
 

If its another model it might be very similar, or you can have a look at YouTube if you can find something. 

 

[Frederic]

 

Good afternoon everyone!

@Riyad@Pierre-andre Nutte@Asif Ahamed@Nagarjun S@Diego@Kishor@Raptor Runner - Praveen@Chris Meir@Albert_Spa@Ana@Vanessa8580

Thank you all for signing up! The plan is to have an enjoyable morning drive in the nice dunes of Nahel. 

Some small pointers:

1. Please try to arrive a bit earlier, around 5.45AM, so you have time to deflate and set up your flag.

2. Bring your radio, deflator, pressure gauge, shovel, compressor, and flag.

3. We will use Channel 10: 446.231Mhz

4. Bring enough to drink and protection from the sun.

See you all in the morning!

[Albert_Spa]

Hi Fred, I've had to take the car to the garage now and it won't be ready by tomorrow. Sorry for dropping out at the last minute.

See you in the next one.

[Frederic]

1 hour ago, Albert_Spa said:

Hi Fred, I've had to take the car to the garage now and it won't be ready by tomorrow. Sorry for dropping out at the last minute.

See you in the next one.

No worries. Thanks for the heads up and see you soon !

[Frederic]

Thanks everyone who joined today! 

The sand was not very forgiving, which is to be expected as we are now in the smack middle of summer. Nevertheless it was a great morning out and the refusals and stucks are totally normal in this learning stage (and believe me we do like dealing with them)  

Thanks to @Diego and @Vanessa8580 for the help today you were all in good hands.

See you soon back in the sand!

 

You can post any photos you made in our drive gallery:

Newbie - Sand Starts Here - Nahel - Abu-Dhabi - 19 July 2026 - Carnity.com

 

[Frederic]

@Nagarjun S after consulting with some of the seniors, they recommended the following while driving your Prado:

1. Keep the Center-Diff Lock engaged while driving. It will give you a better 50/50 power ratio between front and rear.

2. Use Sport mode (if you have that option). It disables the ECO mode function.

Thanks @Glenn W and @Rob S for your help!