Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Lisali Loop - Dubai - 15 August 2026

[Emanuel]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION - WHAT TO EXPECT

Join us for an overlanding and desert drive through the Lisali area, exploring a mix of flowing dunes and technical patches with some vegetation. We’ll head west initially towards some taller dunes for the area, then head south long those dunes until we get to one of the traversing sand tracks where we'll take a break. From there we will head east through a technical patch and then make our way back to the entry point. The route will be dynamically adapted based on convoy experience and pace.

Please read, understand, and follow the guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities below.

⚠️ IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY

• 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
• Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert

🚙 JOINING OUR CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME?

Please share a small introduction on the forum and provide the following details:

• Vehicle Make, Model, Color, and Year
• Any prior off-road experience (if applicable).
• Confirmation of front and rear tow hooks / recovery points
• Confirmation you have a programmable radio and safety flag.
• 🎥 MUST WATCH BELOW: Newbie Video Briefing (mandatory)

🕖 DRIVE DETAILS

• Level:  Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above (all levels)
• When: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Meeting time: 6 AM (Arrive 15 minutes early to get setup as the briefing will start promptly at 6 AM)
• Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r7Higck8fVx4GYzC9
• Approximate finish time: 10 AM

🚗 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

• Any proper 4x4 vehicle. If in doubt, please mention on the drive topic forum post.
• 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 your plans change
• Repeated no-shows may result in 1-month suspension

PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

 

[Asif Ahamed]

Good morning,

I attempted to RSVP for this drive, but I couldn’t. Could you please add me to the going list?

[Emanuel]

Hi @Asif Ahamed, this means you've already signed up for one drive - Friday afternoon. That means if you want to join another drive you have to sign up to the Wait List for this drive. Once Friday arrives if there are any remaining openings on this drive you will be added in order of signing up on the Wait List. This process ensures everyone can sign up for at least one drive each weekend.