Afternoon Fewbie Exploration Drive - No More Feeling Saad: A Desert Escape to Miheyyer, Abu Dhabi - 19 July 2026

[ChrisW]

DRIVE PLAN

🏜️ Dune with the Sadness — Saad to Miheyyer 🏜️

Fewbies and above, it's time to leave your worries in the dust! Join us this Sunday afternoon as we carve a fresh line from Ramlat Al Saad to Miheyyer — no sadness allowed on these dunes.

We'll air down and roll out as the afternoon heat starts to ease, chasing that golden sunset across untouched sands. Perfect terrain for newer drivers to build confidence, practice throttle control, and soak up those big desert views.

Expect good vibes, patient marshals, and plenty of photo stops. Bring water, snacks, and a full tank.

Many thanks to @Ale Vallecchi who will be supporting me on this drive. We will aim to be rolling by 3.30PM and finish at a stop on the E66 before sunset.

 

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two-Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquettes
• Emergency details for all off roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

DRIVE DETAILS

• Level:  Fewbie and above
• When: 19 July 2026, Sunday
• Meeting time:  3:00 PM (aired down and rolling by 3:30 PM)
• Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G6XcZkrA1NTyhbkK8
• Approximate finish time: 18:30 PM
• 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.

MANDATORY OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor
• Walkie-talkie radio
• Off-road flag
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only (inc. lead and support). RSVP will close on Saturday midday.
• 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 - without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

 

 

[ChrisW]

[ChrisW]

Dear @Warbs @Chema @Hani crest king @_Piotr_ @Danie @Zsolt -

I had a quick chat with @Ale Vallecchi earlier about Sunday afternoon's drive and we've decided to modify the plan slightly, such that we're driving into the direction of the sun (and so the shadows are more easily visible to us as we drive across the sand), i.e. we need to flip to driving from the east to the west.

Please note we will now plan to start at what I had originally planned as the exit point - I have updated the links in the post - our start point will be here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G6XcZkrA1NTyhbkK8

We will set ourselves the goal of exiting towards Sweihan - so some fun dunes towards the end of the drive!

Grateful if you can all double check. No need to post a reply, either leave your RSVP in or remove yourself if you can't make it. Thanks!

[Hani crest king]

Car ac busted today, was looking forward to this exploration drive and first team with @ChrisW lead. Enjoy the sand gents

[ChrisW]

@Hani crest king - argh...that sucks. Hope it's an easy fix and look forward to catching you on the next one!

RSVP now mostly closed - any last minute additions please reply with with me on @...

@Ale Vallecchi @Chema @Danie @Warbs @_Piotr_ @Zsolt

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow afternoon. Please aim to be at the meeting point for circa 3pm - we will start rolling at 3.30pm. The meet point is per the link in the drive description, and we will use Channel 3 (446.056-25). Please see the convoy order below...

[ChrisW]

Hey guys - had a great drive with you all this afternoon, thank you!

A prompt arrival of everyone in good time saw us get started a little ahead of the 3.30 planned start and we made good pace across Al Hayer initially. This area was packed with wildlife, including camels, gazelle, and a very large vulture. It was also stunningly hot at 46 celsius, and some very soft sands around  

We soon pushed on across the E95 and into the Sweihan area. The terrain changed - less vegetation, larger dunes and increasing levels of technical difficulty. We kept the pace, mixing time in the dunes with time to recover on the sabkhas. A final push on some flowing dunes and we finished the drive.

There was a good level of comms and focus throughout the drive; with minimal refusals and no stucks. Good work all and thank you @Ale Vallecchi for supporting. 
 

 

[Piter]

Thank you @ChrisW for organizing and leading this trip. @Ale Vallecchi and @Zsolt for your excellent support. It was great fun today 😎. 
 

Link to video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da_Daseog6b/?igsh=djFjb3phYmY4MHQ=

Have a good week, all! 

Edited Sunday at 06:59 PM by _Piotr_