Afternoon Fewbie Desert Drive - Telal Sweihan Ridges Part 3: Next Level - Abu Dhabi - 09 Aug 2026

[Sam Selim]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

 

You've mastered the fundamentals in Qudra. It's time to take those skills to the next level. Sweihan is a completely different playground. The dunes are taller, the sand is softer, the momentum and precision become even more important. This drive is designed to help Fewbies build on the confidence they've already gained. We will focus on maintaining flow, choosing the right lines and carrying momentum through the softer sand. The goal isn't speed, it's becoming more confident off-roader while enjoying one of the UAE's most iconic desert playgrounds.

 

 

🕖 DRIVE DETAILS

 

• Level:  Fewbie and above
• When: 09 August 2026, Sunday
• Meeting time: 03:30 PM - Sharp (Without any exceptions).
• Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HNjYELwqxLqAaA19A 
• Approximate finish time: 07:00 PM

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

 

 

[Sam Selim]

In true @Ale Vallecchi style:

Hello Desertnauts,

@Warbs, @Chema, @Diego, @saumik1989, @ChrisW, @Steffi, @Sebastian Nohse, @Eddie-Dune-Glider, @Piter & @Krinesh,

Thank you for signing up on this drive and hope you're all having a nice weekend! Please find the convoy order below. Let's aim to start the briefing at 03.30 pm so please arrive earlier at the meeting point to give yourself sufficient time to deflate and prep. Summer is fully here and sand is extra soft so please adjust your tyre pressure accordingly.

We will be communicating on CH2 (446.031).

Meeting point:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dXm262PVEqspXdBz9 

See you all tomorrow afternoon. Have a nice evening!

[Warbs]

Apologise, as my aircon has stopped working, we’re going to have to pull out.  
 

[Eddie-Dune-Glider]

Please reshare meeting point location. Both links above show “unsupported link” error

[ChrisW]

2 minutes ago, Eddie-Dune-Glider said:

Please reshare meeting point location. Both links above show “unsupported link” error

Drop this into Google Maps or Waze: 24.3188889, 55.4147778

[Eddie-Dune-Glider]

Thanks Chris

[Diego]

Hey guys. Sorry but I’m unfit to drive today. 
apologies for late cancel, wanted to see if I was feeling better but it’s getting worse with chest and fever pain…. 
Enjoy the ridges 

[Piter]

Thanks @Sam Selim for arranging this trip. Thank you @Ale Vallecchi, @ChrisW and @Krinesh for your support. It was very interesting and fun, especially “Sam’s bowl”. 
 

See you all in the dunes!

 

[Sam Selim]

What a day that was indeed, we survived the storm and you all done great! You managed very well through tech patches also amazing control and self recoveries on the "Sam's bowl"!

Thanks @Piter for sharing these very nice shots! Also @Ale Vallecchi, @ChrisW , @Krinesh for your support and everyone for joining and creating such a nice drive.

See you again soon!