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Haha, engine stalling during idle is one of the symptoms of a soon-to-die Fuel Pump. I'm glad I found this out in Khatim before heading to Liwa this weekend 😂 Thanks for inviting us Luke, good mid-week break from work to catch-up with like-minded offroaders 👍

The drive objectives were layed out, and we delivered. We started off with around 35 minutes playing around doing Sidies in the big dunes right near the desert safaris. It was @Krinesh first night drive, and together we all made sure he had a great debut! 👏 It can be tricky to see the angles and heights of the dunes at night, but everyone drove this area flawlessly, esp as we were pulling big Sidies around Deep bowls and pockets. From here we headed out westwards hoping to catch a easy trail to zone2... Instead I found a fence and drove us into a deadend! Whoops! After we reversed out one by one we managed to get back on track and start hitting some.of the flowing dunes. We followed these flows into the main event where I promptly got stuck in a soft patch, and thanks to some nice guidance on the radio from @Zed got out pretty quickly. This was when we discovered that he would have to impersonate Keanu from speed and keep the RPMS high to avoid engine shutdowns. Next the team found themselves having to shovel me out after getting crested on a ridge. Great team.effort trying to move a mountain of sand, but in the end @Aser tugged the back of my car around so I could use gravity and drive out. After arriving in zone3 we had a few good long range dunes and started encountering some heavy fog rolling in, so high tailed it to the exit a few minutes early to avoid getting stuck in adverse weather. It was a really fun mid week escape with lots of big terrain! Thanks for coming from Dubai @Jose Luis Campos, and good to get a big chunk of the Abu Dhabi carnity crew together @Aser @Dan S @Diego @Krinesh & @Zed Enjoy the rest of your week!

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Before our beloved Marshal Davie leaves Dubai for good, we would like to come together for a simple sit-down gathering to thank him, share memories, and wish him well for his next chapter. This is not a regular off-road drive. Just a relaxed get-together to talk, laugh and remember all the amazing moments Davie has created in the desert with us. What to expect: Casual sit-down with Davie and fellow offroaders. Stories from past drives and Desert Champions moments. A chance to personally thank him for his time, guidance and dedication. Group picture and goodbye hugs before he heads off. If you have driven with Davie, learned from him, or simply enjoyed his company on the sand, this is the perfect chance to come by, shake his hand, and wish him the best for the road ahead. DRIVE DETAILS Level: Newbie and above When: 21 November 2025, Friday Meeting time: 6:00 PM - Sharp Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/P7aCpMuMMyNYMn8TA Track to the gathering location: Track to Davie Farewell.gpx (No deflation needed, just engage 4x4). Gathering location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yg3MouUcW9w3hhr98 Approximate finish time: 9:00 PM Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Camping chair, drinks and snacks for yourself. PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

Thanks @Luke K P I am sure our paths will cross again, it was a pleasure driving with, getting to know you and sharing a few moments in the sand together Beat of luck on your own personal journey at Carnity and in the sands of Dubai and Abu Dhabi until our paths cross again all the best for the future Davie

Thanks @Frederic, fully agree. Did the crossing a year back supporting Landies from the 60's and 70's. Enough spares to build a complete car. Did it the past weekend with much more capable vehicles, and thankfully all went well.

Hi @Gertjan, We have done this exact crossing for 3-4 years in a row with multiple convoys, and it's indeed a fantastic experience. However what the Abu Dhabi website does not tell you is that there are no exit/escape routes once you are halfway through. The only possible escape tracks are through the oilfields, or by taking the border road with KSA. Both are illegal and on our last crossing we had a very unpleasant experience recovering a car and taking it through the oilfields, which was our only option. In short, yes it's a great experience with a handful of cars if they are all capable and with an experienced lead that can deal with recoveries. In case of a car breakdown you will have to leave the car behind and come back with a mechanic, or try to take the oilfield tracks but be ready to explain yourself to the military/security personnel (and bring an Arabic speaker with you)...

Dear friends! I can report back that the gates at the entrance of the Liwa Crossing are still wide open. The route as described on the visitabudhabi site (https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/things-to-do/desert-and-outdoor-activities/off-road-desert-driving) is very doable for a self drive adventure with a group of friends. There is a small section around 22.83639, 53.85700 where it may be tricky to get accross. Enjoy the adventure!

Awesome footage!!

@ChrisW - thanks a lot for the video & pics! 👍