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Hey @Tom B i will not back down unless you guys. exactly as you said its going to be a blast on friday, we will have all the virgin dunes for us to play around.. i have some nice plans along the route to explore some untouched dunes. cant wait till friday ... @Haitham Khattab @Beide Worku get ready for action 😎 @Zixuan Huang - Charlie you are calling sick on friday all the way from Nahel desert. Ill stop the convoy in quite place for your call. 😜

This article highlights the different kinds of off-roading being done in the UAE. The aim is to show the differences, and what you can expect on these kinds of drives, organized amongst friends, or in your favorite offroad club When we talk about offroading in the UAE, most people will think about the typical desert-safari dunebashing stuff, which exists of stuffing the maximum amount of people in a Landcruiser, and doing some quick sandshower-sidey's in the nearby dunes, followed by a belly-dance and BBQ dinner in the evening. Once you arrive as an expat in the UAE, and after reading some magazines and articles, you will come to know that in the weekends many UAE residents flee the city and make their way into the beautiful countryside, mountains, and deserts UAE has to offer. The gentle climate during the winter time, and the low risk of running into venomous creatures, makes the UAE a really cool camping terrain ! Of course, there are limitations. If you drive a modern day SUV with AWD functionality, you can venture out on the farm tracks and gravel roads to visit the Expo Lakes, Love Lakes, or follow a farm track or pylon track into the desert, but the low approach and departure angles and low ground clearance will not enable you to go for more challenging desert drives in a club. You will quickly damage bumpers or damage the vehicle and will ruin your weekend out. If you are one of the lucky ones to buy an FJ Cruiser, Landcruiser, Jeep Wrangler, Nissan Xterra, or any of those rugged offroad-ready 4x4's you will be having access to adrenaline rush offroad adventures ! Below you will find different types of offroading: Easygoing BBQ, Camp and Drive (Difficulty Level: Easy) Typically making use of existing farm tracks or "washboard" road, you try to find a nice quiet location to enjoy an evening out with your friends and set up camp. Any modern day SUV can do this, and by deflating a bit to 25psi you will get better traction and flotation and this will also dampen the vibration on these washboard roads a bit. Google Maps will show plenty of these roads, especially more towards the north of the UAE. You will find nice tracks in UAQ and RAK and with the help of GaiaGPS or Wikiloc you will have access to previously recorded trails by others that you can try out. Wadi Driving, (Difficulty Level: Medium) If you enter wadis, the ground clearance and approach/departure angles of your vehicle now start to play a bigger role. Most entry-level wadis (if you follow the right path) are totally doable for any SUV, but be careful not to venture off from the normal track. There could be many side-tracks with very steep climbs and descents. Deflate a bit to 25 psi and drive carefully. Rock Crawling (Difficulty Level: Medium to Hard) In this type of off-roading, your ground clearance and approach departure angles will make the difference between successfully crawling over a boulder, or hitting it with your bumper. Low profile tyres are definitely to be avoid in this terrain, as it might puncture or damage the sidewalls and/or rims. The aim is to traverse a technically challenging track safely. Desert Driving, Dune Bashing (Difficulty Level: From Easy-Newbie to Hard-Intermediate) The biggest adrenaline rush providing type of offroading, where all above factors such as ground clearance, angles, and performance all play important roles. This is where SUV's will just manage on Newbie levels, but from Fewbie level onwards one or more of the mentioned factors will become a major hurdle (power, angles, or clearance). Recommended to join an offroad club to experience this safely and get a private desert driving lesson to grow your skills. Overlanding (Difficulty Level: Medium to Hard) While the desert driving and dune-bashing category focuses more on "playing" in the desert and exploring your skillset in side-sloping, criss-crossing, or ridge riding, the overlanding category might use these activities but will typically limit them for this single reason: The aim of overlanding is to successfully cross a terrain and is more about exploration and endurance, rather than conquering the next big bowl. Fuel needs to be preserved, and the trip lead will try to find interesting trails but avoid tarmac as much as possible. He can use "nice to see" waypoints or try to drive in a straight line as much as possible to find the shortest "as the crow flies" distance. Therefore, overlanding, which can be 1 day, months, or even years, requires precise navigation skills, and the mental resilience to spend long hours in your 4x4. The reward is in exploring unknown terrains and finally reaching your targeted destination after a long travel. Many overlanding vehicles are equipped with all the necessities to camp, cook, or even sleep, but this is all up to the owner of the vehicle, as he needs to be aware this adds a lot of weight to his 4x4 and will slow him down on the more challenging climbs or trails through the desert. UAE has a lot to offer for overlanding enthusiasts. From mountain trails, to wadis, to enormous dunes, we have it all. And for the really adventurous ones we can cross into Oman or Saudi Arabia to find even better trails, canyons, mountains, and deserts !

@Mike M.@Jaro Tuzinsky@Patrick van der Loo@Nikola Bozovic@Bjoern@Anoop Nair @Patrick van der Loo@Nikola Bozovic@Bjoern@Anoop Nair@Brett Eicher@Yaseen87@Ashutosh Garg@Adnan Halepota Thanks for signing up to this overlanding trip through Abu-Dhabi ! A small screenshot below shows you the plan: a long crossing from East to West, comprising of some of the most beautiful desert areas UAE has to offer. As this drive is an overlanding style of drive, we will be driving "differently", as we will not be sidesloping or criss-crossing too much but rather try to accomplish the entire challenge before evening. The reward will be reaching our destination with the entire convoy ! Some information about overlanding here: Please make sure your vehicle is in tip-top condition, and you are fully refueled when you reach the meeting point. Bring some snacks and ready to pack lunch as we will be taking a small lunch break. See you all soon !

looks like Finance ppl dont work on Fridays🙁@Rizwanm2 @Haitham Khattab

@Asif HussainThanks for the great drive that was done with all action and safety. The fog cleared off at about 830 am to reveal some magnificent dune structures to play with. @Ashutosh Gargahead of me - thanks for the laying some super trials with your Xterra. Good fun. @Salim Akhtargood fun to drive with you, get to know you...Have some pictures added guys...will try and get a video out to as well, takes toll on patience! Allow me add one snap of my solo camping @Chaitanya D!

Second try after last year @Chaitanya D! We’ll make it this year and great to be doing it with you as our lead again! I am super excited.

Time to change your boss 😉

Congrats @Bjoernenjoy the new level.

Congratulations @Bjoern for reaching the Fewbie Level ! am sure you will enjoy your level up !

Congratulations @Bjoern on your promotion

Congratulations @Bjoern

Thanks! Really looking forward to the next drive 😃 and - I admit - feeling a bit proud 😉 Thanks for your support and guidance @Chaitanya D@Brette @Kailas@Looper@Gaurav!

Congratulations @Bjoernon the promotion

What is Yellow Truck ? Buried deep inside the Bu Hasa Desert near Madinat Zayed City, there is an abandoned water tanker truck, which due to its remote location, has become a pilgrimage for many Offroaders all over the UAE. How did it get there ? That remains part of the mystery..... What's the location ? You will have to join the drive to find it.... And why exactly should we go there as a club ? This area, together with LIWA Moreeb area, is the ultimate playground for offroading, where you will find monstrous dunes, stadium-sized bowls, and the sheer size and remoteness will make you really feel you are in a different world ! This will be an unforgettable experience and will make you become part of our yearly pilgrimage team ! When?? When ?? WHEN ?? We have several drives lined up during the UAE National Holiday Weekend of 2022. Check the drive calendar and BOOK NOW !! We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus & Above When: 2nd December, Friday Meeting time: 7:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/bZ77eVtDJqDhGJBm7 You can come early and camp in same starting point if you like. Last Fuel Station: https://goo.gl/maps/D6t1rXkuecZScyPZ9 NO 100 Liters of FUEL = NO DRIVE - Carry additional jerry cans accordingly SWB Cars = 2 Jerry can of extra fuel LWB Cars = 1 Jerry can of extra fuel 100+ liter fuel tank cars = No need for extra fuel. Lunch Break: 1 Hour in between with couple of short breaks (if needed). Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Loads of water, lunch, snacks, face mask, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 4:00 PM LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. Important checklist for all members signed up on this drive. please read thoroughly and acknowledge. 1. Please ensure that you are there at the meeting point on 7:30 AM sharp. Late comers would be sent back. 2. Firstly, get lots and lots of rest the previous day. The more the better as Liwa will not only challenge your vehicle but your mind as well. We would need your complete focus and fatigue due to less rest is the last thing that is needed on such a terrain. For those who prefer camping the previous night, you can do so at the starting point as its a nice spaced out area. Bring some firewood incase if you wish to have a bonfire to keep you warm. Cleaning up after the bonfire is mandatory. 3. Ensure that your 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up. 4. 20 Liter / 40 litre fuel jerry can is needed depending on your vehicle. If you have any doubts, please post your query on the drive post and we will assist. 5. A full fuel tank at the meeting point. 6. Spare tyre should be in good working condition. If not been used recently, ensure that you take it out and check the condition properly. Also ensure that you have the wrench that can be used to remove your tyre (if needed). In the past we have seen that people upgrade their tyres but still keep the the original wrench which is of no use to remove the upgraded tyre. So please ensure that your car has the right tool to remove the tyres (if needed). 7. Air compressor, proper shovel, flag, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, 8. Fully charged radio (tuned to all Carnity Frequencies) with spare battery / radio. If you have a car charger for your radio, please bring it along. 9. Please ensure that you know how to switch off traction control (turning off Air bags is not mandatory for this drive). If it requires pulling the fuse, please research before the drive or better still, post your queries on this drive post and we would assist. 10. Car charger / battery pack for your mobile. 11. Plenty of water, approx 5 litre per person per day. 12. Bring along your breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc in easy to eat packing. We shall be having breaks in between the drive. 13. Dry food, energy bar, cookies, nuts, crisp to munch while driving 14. Bring garbage bags along to carry your trash. Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited.

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING DRIVE DETAILS Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above When: 26 November 2022, Saturday Meeting time: 6:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: 24°48'19.2"N 55°15'56.1"E https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkaJQkvyjyqnV9Jp9?g_st=ic Approximate finish time: 10:30 AM Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 12 cars only. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

Congratulations @Bjoern for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. FEWBIE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Basic side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie and Fewbie drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Dear friends varunmehndiratta @varunmehndiratta Karthik Raptor @Karthik Raptor Benjamin @Benjamin ASAD. @ASAD. Pranjal Varsani1 @Pranjal Varsani1 Patrick van der Loo @Patrick van der Loo Mike M. @Mike M. Bjoern @Bjoern Richard Franks @Richard Franks Jaro Tuzinsky @Jaro Tuzinsky @Senthil Kumar @Pascal Manage M.Seidam @M.Seidam Waqas Parvez @Waqas Parvez Vaibhav @Vaibhav Waitlisted Attendees Mahmoud Taha @Mahmoud Taha Stav @Stav @imranaasghar81 Great to have you all on this drive planned at Yellow truck Liwa. I hope you all have gone through the drive thread thoroughly , please feel free to ask any questions . Be Prepared in advance: 1. Ensure your car is well checked, all fluids topped up, no leaks 2. All 4 tires and Spare tire in condition , spanner available for the lug nuts and not jammed 3. Front and Rear tow hooks available, in condition and not rusted 4. Bring along two radios if you have, or a spare battery / car charger as you might need it 5. Bring in lots of patience and team work 6. Ensure all the stuff in your boot is tied down and strapped securely 7. Less or No passengers advisable as there are no near exits , in case if passenger is sick or unable to cope with the terrain. Make sure they are belted all the time . 8. Bring all the recovery gears you have in terms of soft shackles, D shackles, Tug/kinetic ropes, straps etc. 9. Dry food, Water (5L) and snacks accordingly . 10. As much as possible - PLAN and PACK Light. Liwa needs the right weight on your car, even though a fewbie drive - every extra gram on your car matters. Camping: Myself and some others (- please do mention here ) would be camping close to the start point. We intend to come the previous day i.e on 30th Evening (Wednesday) by around 7 pm approx. , have food, socialize😜 and sleep over there . Please bring enough warm clothes , camping gears/sleeping bags if you would like to do it. If your car allows you could as well sleep in your car. Fuel station is about approx 15- 20 min drive from there and you can plan to fuel up accordingly ( including your jerry cans). some snaps from last year Cheers!

Perfect. Look forward to it 🙌🏼. Indeed. We did the same last year, and it was more relaxed after the drive, go back home the next morning, no rush 😅

Great. Some of us who are driving on the 2nd would be camping close to the starting point.

Same here. Planning to camp night after the drive.

@Frederic looks like we have got a full house. This is going to be super fun. I am planning to camp close to the meeting point on 1st Dec

Missed the sign up last night due to meetings, but I have added myself to the long 🙄 waitlist.

I wouldn’t miss this one while the tracks are fresh 😂

Hi @Imteeaz.. considering the remote nature will be praying Dhur InshaALLAH

excellent! I am in for sure.

Hi @Rizwanm2. Very much looking forward to this. As it stands, are you still planning to go ahead with the drive given we are only 3, plus yourself? (Hoping so.... because with such a small convoy, in this area, it will be a blast!).

I am impressed with how different the landscapes are, the formation and shape of the dunes are - breath-taking nature! Sunsets are lovely in the evenings...

Congratulations @Bjoern well done

This is only the beginning of the season. Strap yourself to your Y61….

Thank you @Frederic for always setting up the coolest drives when I’m not in the country

In please

@Karthikeyan GovindarajanAnna, when refuelling, do you mind fetching a medium sized Starbucks Americano black. I am equipped to offer cold water, freshly squeezed juices all through the trip. Thanks. If you are doing it reply so. Otherwise, I will bother someone else. I am 100 m away from our meeting point now wish some of you had made it here.

What is Yellow Truck ? Buried deep inside the Bu Hasa Desert near Madinat Zayed City, there is an abandoned water tanker truck, which due to its remote location, has become a pilgrimage for many Offroaders all over the UAE. How did it get there ? That remains part of the mystery..... What's the location ? You will have to join the drive to find it.... And why exactly should we go there as a club ? This area, together with LIWA Moreeb area, is the ultimate playground for offroading, where you will find monstrous dunes, stadium-sized bowls, and the sheer size and remoteness will make you really feel you are in a different world ! This will be an unforgettable experience and will make you become part of our yearly pilgrimage team ! When?? When ?? WHEN ?? We have several drives lined up during the UAE National Holiday Weekend of 2022. Check the drive calendar and BOOK NOW !! We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Newbie & Above When: 2nd December, Friday Meeting time: 7:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/bZ77eVtDJqDhGJBm7 You can come early and camp in same starting point if you like. Last Fuel Station: https://goo.gl/maps/D6t1rXkuecZScyPZ9 NO 100 Liters of FUEL = NO DRIVE - Carry additional jerry cans accordingly SWB Cars = 2 Jerry can of extra fuel LWB Cars = 1 Jerry can of extra fuel 100+ liter fuel tank cars = No need for extra fuel. Lunch Break: 1 Hour in between with couple of short breaks (if needed). Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Loads of water, lunch, snacks, face mask, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 4:00 PM LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 12 cars only. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. RSVP FOR THIS DRIVE HERE

Hej all, anybody plan to camp in this area?

Hej all, Anybody is planning to camp in this area?

@Islam Soliman hi Islam. Will we be able to perform the Friday prayers?

That sounds great. Look forward to them.

wish we had a bit more notice

Hi @Mike M. please don’t underestimate these kinds of drives, as we will be doing 100+ Km. It will be a long day and for small kids perhaps not very enjoyable. If they are ok with long drives then of course you’re welcome to bring them along.

Hi @Frederic, I have been looking forward to such a drive since day one! Really appreciate it! I am thinking of taking the family along for the day (wife + 9,7 and 4 year old) any reason not to do so?

See you next time take care

Thank you for organising the drive @Asif Hussain i normally come in from Al Ain, your advice is excellent. I've had to spend the day at a garage in Ajman, however, so I'll be driving down from this area. I missed the carnity bbq fun 🤦‍♂️ @Imran Kashif I'm sorry to read about your friend and I hope everything is okay!

Sorry @Asif HussainI will not be able join ,I am with my friend in hospital emergency