Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Qudra Horizon Quest - Dubai - 22 August 2026

[Emanuel]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

Nestled in the heart of Dubai’s desert, Al Qudra offers a perfect mix of terrain for an exciting offroad adventure. We’ll kick off with a short sabkha drive and enter our first set of dunes near Three Trees. We'll head north-east and then take a break on a sabkha. Expect to be challenged where focus, skill, and patience will be the order of this part of the drive. Then onwards to the flowing Qudra Secret Dunes that allow for smooth cruising. Expect a dynamic route with plenty of opportunities to practice side-sloping, short hill climbs, and dune crossings, all while maintaining a steady, enjoyable pace.

⚠️ IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Off-road Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquette's
• Emergency details for all off-roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities
• Safety Protocols 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 22, 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/gzVuiiH4vdd9ob8t7
• 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 CALENDAR

 

[Emanuel]

Hi @Asif Ahamed. Same issue noted with you being added to the Manage tab rather than the Going tab on the RSVP. I've removed you from that and added you to Going.

We'll look at this on Saturday.

[Emanuel]

@Richard Jowett, @Covaalen Virasami, @Maneesh Madayan, and @jamil abdollah

Good morning and a warm welcome to the Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to meeting each of you Saturday morning.

Please introduce yourself to your fellow drivers and mention your Vehicle Make, Model, Color, and Year. Also, mention if you have any prior off-road experience?

I'll need confirmation that your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / recovery points, you have a tire deflator, pressure gauge, compressor, programmable radio and safety flag. These are mandatory.

Finally, please ensure you watch the Newbie Video Briefing before the drive. It will explain a number of things for your first drive with us and there will be a short quiz Saturday morning on it.

[jamil abdollah]

My vehicle is a 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor, and I have previous off-road driving experience.

[Cova]

Hello Everyone,

thank you @Emanuelfor the warm welcome. 

Will be driving a Silver Pajero LWB 2017 with stock tow hooks. Have off road experience.

Have all the mandatory equipment you listed.

[Emanuel]

Good morning everyone. Hope you are all excited for our drive tomorrow morning. I'll be posting the convoy order later today.

@Richard Jowett and @Maneesh Madayan kindly respond to the message above. I require confirmation you have all the mandatory gear and it would be good to introduce yourself to the other drivers here for your first drive with Carnity.

[Richard Jowett]

Hi Emanuel, All…

Unfortunately something has come up this weekend and I won’t be able to join this time. I’m looking forward to joining future drives very soon. Thank you and apologies for the late cancellation, it’s unavoidable I’m afraid. Richard.

[Emanuel]

7 hours ago, Richard Jowett said:

Hi Emanuel, All…

Unfortunately something has come up this weekend and I won’t be able to join this time. I’m looking forward to joining future drives very soon. Thank you and apologies for the late cancellation, it’s unavoidable I’m afraid. Richard.

Sorry to hear this Richard. In future please remove yourself from the RSVP. I'll do it this time because I'll be posting the convoy order shortly.

 

[Emanuel]

@Maneesh Madayan good evening. Are you receiving our notifications?

[Maneesh M]

Hi All 

I am Maneesh and very new to off-roading and carnity. My car is black denza b5 2005, it is relatively new in GCC from BYD. Byd advertise it as a proper 4x4 SUV. Hopefully it will perform well in dunes too.

Edited yesterday at 03:54 PM by Maneesh Madayan
adding more clarity