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

[Richard Jowett]

Thank you…very lucky and very appreciative. I can’t wait…see you all tomorrow..! 

[Richard Jowett]

Hi Emanuel, good morning. after all the palaver last night, the car wouldn’t start this morning. We’re heading to the meeting point now and will jump in with Chris (Ford Raptor). 

[Jakob T]

 

[Khalid Sharaf]

[Khalid Sharaf]

I have a couple of nice videos, but unfortunately, above 10 MB

[Emanuel]

Post Drive Report

We had a wonderful drive yesterday morning. Thank you everyone for showing up on time and ready for briefing at 6 am; however, one driver showed up at the wrong meeting point for Lisali. He joined us there shortly after. It's important to check the full drive post and location.

We set off at about 6:30 am heading into the desert via the community road and camel track. After entering the desert we reset the spacing between some of the cars up front which was mostly maintained during the drive. We headed east as planned with some challenges to practice new skills with some of our newer drivers. The dunes got progressively taller and longer with patches of soft sand to add into the mix. There were many learning opportunities for both a few drivers and for our support team members, thank you! These opportunities are what contributes to newer driver confidence and skill building and helps support team members eventually become great drive leads. We didn't go as far south as planned though we did complete the loop and exit at one of the two planned locations and on time.

Overall, considering the convoy members and the challenges we faced, you all drove really well. A big shout out to @Andrei S and @J-P L for supporting the drive. You were both pretty busy with stucks, refusals and one pop-out. Thanks @khurramm for being second lead. @Richard Jowett I'll be removing you from the drive this morning though I'm glad you were able to drive with @Chris Meir and get a good taste of what's to come. Sounds like all your car issues will be sorted for the next drive. Nonetheless, welcome to Carnity. Also a warm welcome to @Khalid Sharaf to Carnity and your first drive. Your previous experience was helpful. Would love to hear your feedback on your first drive with us and how it went for you. It was good to meet you @Jakob T. Overall you drove well though you were initially having challenges with low lines and hesitation on the side approaches. I have no doubt with another drive or two you will find the sweet spot to nail those. Keep it up please. It was good to meet you also @Asif Ahamed, @Avilash and @Chris Meir. Hope you had a fun morning out with us.

Feel free to post your pictures in the Gallery for the drive. I'll be posting the Gaia drive track and the Relive video shortly. 

 

[Emanuel]

We managed to cover about 30 kms which is good considering it was a Newbie drive and the terrain. Looking at the elevation profile it is evident we had some good variation and small hill climbs throughout.