Afternoon Newbie Desert Drive - Off Road Academy: Qudra Secret Dunes - Dubai - 8 Aug 2026

[Asif Ahamed]

Hi @Ale Vallecchi I didn't sign up for this drive—I guess my name was added to the list by mistake. Could you please check and confirm? I intentionally didn’t respond to this event due to other commitments and won't be able to make it today.

[J-P L]

@Ale Vallecchi for the location i am getting a google error, ive tried via both links. I think it is where we usually meet but that doesnt help anyone else 😎

[Ale Vallecchi]

31 minutes ago, J-P L said:

@Ale Vallecchi for the location i am getting a google error, ive tried via both links. I think it is where we usually meet but that doesnt help anyone else 😎

Hi @J-P L. It works for me. I am attaching the screenshot from my Google Maps, if it may help others. 

If someone still cannot open the link, these are some directions:

- after filling up the tank at Qudra's Last Exit ADNOC station, take the Saih Al Salam road toward Al Lisaili;

- pass 2 roundabouts going straight 

- after driving 1.2 Km from the second roundabout you will see a dirt patch and road on the right of the tarmac: that's the meeting point. 

[Shane Phillips]

On 8/5/2026 at 8:57 PM, Ale Vallecchi said:

Dear @Shane Phillips. Thanks a lot for joining the drive. A couple of things, as you are an Absolute Newby with Carnity.

First, please make sure you have gone through the briefing video posted in the drive's thread.

Secondly, can you please let me know if you have any previous experience with off-roading on sand? 

There will be an extended briefing before the drive begins, but any information you may share about your experience will be valuable. 

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday. Have a nice evening. 

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