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A few of us have received the Maliha fencing videos and images lately causing all sorts of rumors. Just like to clarify that only the Khatam entrance has been fenced. Fencing must be 5-10 km but far away from the loose gravel access track and finishes much before the Fossil rock climb. Please avoid going towards that area, as construction work is ongoing. Here is the approx. fenced area. GPS Location: https://goo.gl/maps/ZXvALk3nBN3aLzUn9

Hi @Nathan Evans and @Niki According with availability I am going to adf both of you Can't wait to meet you all!!! Uodate meeting point 24°57'17.5"N 55°42'51.1"E https://goo.gl/maps/svdRVgaJ4fmJHJUYA

hi everyone here the convoy for the tomorrow's drive we are going to use Carnity channel 2 Can't wait to see all of you tomorrow!

Drive RSVP is now closed. Convoy order below. Please go through the tutorial videos and make sure your cars front and rear tow hooks are in order. Hope all of you also have the required gear for the Fewbie level drives. See you all tomorrow morning at 5:00 AM and we will be using Radio channel 4, 446 081 25. 1 Brette Lead JGC 2 @Sunil Mathew 2nd Lead Yellow Wrangler 3 @Miguel Codes Red Wrangler 4 @Zixuan Huang - Charlie Pathfinder 5 @Abdul Rafay-S Yellow Wrangler 6 @darren thompson Raptor 7 @Paul Zeitoun Ram 8 @Shaaz Sha Sweep Grey Wrangler

Thank you @Gaurav for the info much appreciated for the effort indeed 🙏👍 I added this line of fence with a buffer to my Gaia 🧭

My first drive with @Luca Palanca Falsini Really looking forward to it!

@Kailas i joined very last minute and hopeful that is okay for your planning. the opportunity to be in a super small convoy with such experience was too good to miss! thanks

Hi @Luca Palanca Falsini, an update, have a Jeep 4 door now. Left the discovery behind a long time ago 😊

Good evening all, Here’s the convoy list for tomorrow . 1. Kailas-L 2. @Goutam-SL 3. @Thomas Varghese 4. @Arman 5. @Niki-SW We will be on channel 3. We should have a fun drive with short convoy. See you all tomorrow morning at 4:45am. cheers

Here is the convoy numbering We will be using channel 1 For any emergencies you can contact me on 050 5258706 Please watch the newbie briefing video posted on first page of drive post here. No video = No drive @Badar Tariq @Mohammed Azar @Peter Hager @Faraz Mohammad @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ @Ashok chaturvedi @M.Seidam Gaurav Silver Pajero SWB Badar Tariq Pajero Mohammed Azar Pajero Peter Hager Wrangler Faraz Mohammed Pajero SWB Mohd. Kashif Yellow Wrangler Ashok Chaturvedi Yellow FJ Cruiser Mod. Seidem White Xterra

No issues at all. Small convoy is definitely going to be fun.

Now that we have more Fewbies in Abu Dhabi and even coming from outside, plus to help the R&D / Exploration Department of @Frederic, @Chaitanya D, @Kailas , I'll list here the tracks that were endorsed by DCTAD (Department of Culture and Tourism) and mentioned in VisitAbuDhabi page (just in case the page is offline in the future). I've only tried one-and-half of these tracks: Remah to Nagrah route and that's because it's marked "Easy". I didn't find it that "easy" since Remah is soft sand + technical up-down & criss-cross; maybe a good warm-up before reaching Nagrah and playing with power & speed. The other half is Al Fayah South to Khaznah, maybe we can do that for Al Fayah Part 2 Fewbie+ next time 😁 Anyways for the rest of the trails, I prefer someone more senior to guide me and hopefully these will be inspirational for future Abu Dhabi drives: 1. Remah to Sweihan (Easy according to DCTAD, but I would categorize it "Fewbie") One of the highlights of the Al Remah Route is an authentic Camel Racing Track. Close by, you will find the Telal Nature Reserve with the possibility of spotting some deer. Other highlights include beautiful desert trees near Tawi Naqara and an amazing selection of high dunes, beautiful Gaff trees. Remah Google Maps Track / KML file that can be imported to GPS app here 2. Wagan To White Sands (Easy according to DCTAD, but I haven't ventured here, maybe Fred will start this trip for Fewbie 😁 ) Regularly driven by Bedu (local farmers), there are often tracks to follow. Can be done in reverse, however in some areas it will be more difficult. Be mindful of water pits, as the groundwater table is very close to the surface. Look out for camels, including camels training for racing, usually later in the day and early morning. Wagan Google Maps Track / KML file that can be imported to GPS app here 3. Al Fayah to Al Khazna Route (Advanced according to DCTAD, cc @Frederic this is the "southern" side of Fayah that I was talking about in our Faya Exploration Fewbie+ trip) This advanced route takes three to four hours to complete, with steep climbs, sharp drops, deep bowls and highly technical dunes. Khazna Google Maps Track / KML file that can be imported to GPS app here 4. Umm al Oush (Intermediate/Advanced according to DCTAD, near the border of Oman) Advanced moves required, like side-sloping and side-cresting. Easier to tackle with a long wheel-based car that has a 2” lift. Can’t be done in reverse. Sights include enormous dunes, starfish dunes (cc @Frederic), and incredible scenery. Umm al Oush Google Maps Track / KML file that can be imported to GPS app here 5. Hameem Loop / Tropic of Cancer (Intermediate according to DCTAD, near the Saudi border, save this for Winter-time driving) Expect slipfaces and deep bowls. Can’t be done in reverse. Sights include plenty of gazelle, an abandoned Nissan Patrol and solar power bank, and camel and goat farms. Hameem Loop Google Maps Track / KML file that can be imported to GPS app here 6. Liwa Crossing (Advanced according to DCTAD, near the Saudi border, save this for Winter-time driving) This is an advanced route with huge dunes, some of the largest in the UAE. There are some very tricky crossings and this remote route may take 1.5-2 days to complete. Make sure you take everything you need with you - early exit from this route is not possible. Liwa Crossing Google Maps Track / KML file that can be imported to GPS app here Source: Visit Abu Dhabi page - Offroad Driving

Join us to explore Al Qudra Desert to find what's beyond Qudra lakes And learn the art of offroading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure. You will learn to self-drive your vehicle from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to practice your off-road skills slowly but surely. Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY) Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY) What you'll learn: Introduction to off-roading. Desert driving basics and etiquette. Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices. Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures. Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice. First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. Why should I join? We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques. If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of offroading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control. Can my vehicle do this ? This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further. Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any vehicle modifications. Can I bring passengers ? Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to offroading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions. Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity. MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club When: 16 July 2021, Friday. Meeting time: 05:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/mDoAFDb4r3eGm6yV6 Type of Car: Any 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Tire deflator, pressure gauge and compressor, Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM End Point: Qudra Last Exit Parking LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 new members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list Latecomers or members who are not on the RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Please cancel you RSVP if you cannot make it, so your spot can be taken by others. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW EVENT IN THE EVENT CALENDAR

@Badar Tariq @Mohammed Azar @Peter Hager @Faraz Mohammad @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ @Ashok chaturvedi @M.Seidam Please note slight change in meeting point. New Meeting point: https://goo.gl/maps/oJTqsfqzZbwh75d88

Good evening everyone Below you can find the convoy numbering for tomorrow's drive Newbie drive Fossil rock 16 July 2021 Attendees Level Car Pos # Vanessa8580 Marshal Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Blue 1 Naveen Raj Fewbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB 2008 Gray 2 S Jacob Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero SWB White 2013 3 Mohamed Haris Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB white 2014 4 Dwain Fernandes Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Grey 2017 5 Alexander Holodny Newbie Mitsubishi Montero Sport White 2019 6 Shu Yang Newbie Nissan Patrol Y62 White 7 Nafiz Newbie Lexus LX470 8 Fabien Monleau Fewbie Toyota Landcruiser 9 Naim Aoun Newbie Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2020 Grey 10 Shama Zamora Newbie Jeep Wrangler 2 door 2016 Red 11 Hafizah Okunnu Newbie Jeep Wrangler 2 door 2020 12 Aisha S Newbie Jeep Wrangler - 2door - Green 2015 13 Gilbert Khalil Newbie Toyota FJ Cruiser Extreme 14 Rizwanm2 Intermediate Nissan X-Terra 15 We will be using radio channel 1 (446 00625) Hope to see you all tomorrow morning at 5am ...

Hello All, @Pierre de Maigret @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil @Luc Khaldoun @Islam Soliman thanks for signing up, we will decide the convoy position at the start point. Let's use channel 3 44605625 for our communication. Cheers, See you all soon in the sand

🤞Looks like it is going to be exciting or not at all.

Thanks Erik - It's always better to check. You'll be finishing just as I leave home to get to AD in time! Shame we will not see you. If anything changes, please let us know. As the drive is not full we can accommodate you even at short notice. (050 425 4574) Sure. I just hope that we are finished in time 🤣

@Wrangeld I’m scheduled for a fewbie drive on Saturday. Is it ok that I still join this drive?

@Aisha S, you can join the drive

No worries @TT_Dubai, take care

Hi, I’m excited to be joining this drive. Relatively new to off-roading and I’ll be driving my Jeep Wrangler sport…

Well done @Lakshmi Narasimhan 👍

True, best to get the discount they offer you for the new machine .. done it twice already and is a reasonable trade off

Time to get the Subaru dirty... Again 😁

Congratulations @Josh T.

Looking forward to seeing you out on the dunes!

Hi - I am Omair, will be joining the Al Khatim drive on Friday 16 July. This is my first every off-road drive. I will be driving a black Ford F-150. See you all!

Thanks @Anish S for another wonderful drive. Thanks @Hisham Masaad @Ranjan Das @Lakshmi Narasimhan and the team for the support. See you all on the sand soon again. @Lakshmi Narasimhan in action

@Luca Palanca Falsini sorry for dropping out last minute - change of heart and going back to the Solar Park route (tiny convoy experience). Cannot wait to get back on a ride under your lead and have a super trip with the group!

Hi @Luca Palanca Falsini, making an exit from the drive as other plans made with Family... see you soon!