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Trip Report – Bateen Liwa Drive The most awaited trip to Bateen Liwa is always a thrilling experience for me, and this time was no different. A big thanks to everyone who joined the drive, you all played a part in making this adventure possible. @Sam Selim was my second lead, giving precise corrections whenever he saw me struggling. You did an amazing job, taking every line flawlessly. @Shahid Mehmood @nithish468 you both drove fantastically and handled all the technical and massive dunes with confidence. @Zsolt @Andrew John Melvill @Glenn W fantastic job, whenever i got a chance to see your moves behind, you guys took the line precisely with ease, your moves were smooth, precise, and controlled. Keep it up! @Zed having you in the convoy is always a pleasure. As usual, you kept us entertained and smiling throughout the drive. And yes, this time you kept giving us small heart attacks every now and then while cracking your LC 😀 @Aser @ChrisW thank you for keeping a close watch at the back and ensuring no one was left behind. Fantastic job guys and giving the right directions to climb those extremely tricky soft and technical areas. It was an awesome drive and a great display of teamwork by everyone. For those who haven’t seen the dunes of Liwa, I would describe them in one word: SCARY. But there’s nothing to fear, if you drive sensibly and understand dune formations, you can scale even the massive ones. Massive pockets appear one after another, and it’s impossible to scale the dunes without going into those massive and scary pockets. But with team work we had, we handled it beautifully Well done, everyone.... Oh yeah, how can I forget the moment of the day, when I lost my phone in the dunes of Liwa. At one point I dropped it without realizing and kept driving. After covering a good distance, I suddenly noticed my phone was missing. We searched everywhere inside the car, outside car, and tried calling it, but no luck. Even Zeddy tried locating it from his device, but the last location didn’t show up.(Sorry Zed i gave you my old email ID thats why the new device wasn't appearing) Finally, we decided to backtrack and there it was, lying in the sand with a massive tyre print from Sam’s Rubicon on it. Luckily, it survived without a scratch and is still working fine. Once again, Well done everyone! See you again soon!

Hi Frederic, many thanks for your warm and detailed message. Please find below the info requested. Vehicule: Mitsubishi Montero Sport. White color, 2023 Experience: none. I have only done a masterclass last week. front and rear hooks: yes Radio: yes I do, I have programmed with the frequencies listed on the website. Flag. Yes. Thanks again!! Hans

amazing work getting your phone back @Asif Hussain 👏👏👏👏👏

Good morning Frederic, Appreciate the welcome! I’ll be joining with a 2019 Nissan Super Safari Gold. I have both front and rear tow hooks, a programmable radio, and a safety flag. My off-road experience is light—mostly casual drives around Akoya desert, and I’ve also joined a few Fewbie+ drives with my father, so I’m familiar with the basics but still very much a beginner. Looking forward to learning more and driving with the group!

DRIVE PLAN “Encircling the Sun” – An Off-Road Expedition Around the Maktoum Solar Park Across 3–4 thrilling convoy drives, our off-road club will take on a unique desert challenge: a full circumnavigation of the massive Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park — the shimmering heart of Dubai’s clean-energy frontier. This is not just a drive; it’s an adventure that blends futuristic landscapes with timeless desert wilderness. Drive 1 — Into the Golden Quiet - Faqa To Crescent Moon - 7 Dec 2025 We begin our journey on the Southside, in an area called "Faqa", where the dunes roll softly and long, flowing sandy tracks lead us toward the horizon. The solar park’s iconic towers glint in the distance like a desert mirage, guiding us as we carve our first arc around its perimeter. Expect wide sandy plains, greenery and shrubs and those perfect “golden hour” moments where dust trails glow behind the convoy. We request every member who joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy 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 programmable radio and a safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING DRIVE DETAILS Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above When: 28 Sept 2025, Sunday Meeting time: 7AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RUyqiyNg5gSjtaBf8 Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM approx. 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

Thank you, dankjewel en obrigado @Ishak, @Frederic, @Andrew John Melvill, @Jose Luis Campos , @Mahesh_ and @khurramm. More fun ahead, hope to meet you out there again soon!

Thanks Frederic. Looking forward to join. Below are the details as requested. Vehicle details - Dodge - RAM - REBEL - 2024. Grey color Basic driving and cruising, just completed my offroad master class yesterday 🤞 Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks: YES / eyelets: YES Confirm you have a programmable radio and safety flag : YES

Thanks @BlackWolf I think i have an idea who that father is 😆 See you coming weekend ! Thanks for the intro @Hansmtb! See you soon in the sand

Good morning @Hansmtb and @BlackWolf! Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club! As this will be your first club drive with us, kindly introduce yourselves and provide the below requested details: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Please share your prior off-road experience. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Confirm you have a programmable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Please do take your time to watch the above video, it's a great introduction to what you can expect. You can of course skip the Covid part

It was indeed an eventful drive with lots of adventures to experience and learning for all of us from the start till the end . there is no doubt that nothing is certain once you enter the desert 🌵 but what is certain is that the spirit of team work and responsibility toward supporting each others makes the solutions to all obstacles a reality and an unforgettable memory with its sweetness and bitterness. I am truly glad that @Mahesh_ and his wife got away intact from this roll over with God Grace . Big appreciation and massive thanks to @Ishak and @Frans M for their immaculate coordination during the recovery which was not easy at the top of the dune as well as their calmness and attentive mode handling it in professional step by step fashion. thanks extend to all the convoy members for their patience till this was all over and we all exited safely. we always fall to rise again stronger than ever and I hope to see you soon all in the sand again . cheers 🌹 Seidam

Well, it’s taken a couple of days to come back to it, but that was an excellent drive for many reasons. First and foremost, thank you to @Asif Hussain for the experienced and calm leadership. I really liked the point you made in our opening brief - Liwa is nothing to be scared of, but it will test us. …and it did! For many it was their first time down there - well done, everyone kept calm and put their earlier experience to work. Whilst our initial progress was problematic, once everyone had become fully accustomed to their cars, the sand and the scale, the second half flowed far better. It was great seeing you again @Zed and thank you kindly for the tailgate buffet! @Aser thanks for keeping me company down the back too! Here’s a short video with some highlights of our trip:

A fun little drive, and great way to start the weekend, thanks @Emanuel for leading and @Sam Selim for the support! For those interested, the mouse we spotted was actually a Cheesman’s Gerbil - a species native to the Arabian peninsula.

Thank you @Emanuel for this nice drive. It was a pleasure to be your second lead😉 Special thanks to @Sam Selim for inflating my tyres after my compressor decided to retire for good after 4 years😂😟 see you soon have a nice weekend ☀️😎

Thank you to everyone for showing up on time and ready for the briefing. Doing so really helps us maximise our time in the desert and keep the drive smooth and enjoyable. As planned, we started with a sabkha section to reach our entry point into the first patch of technical dunes. This area was tighter than usual and complicated by the amount of vegetation that has grown in recent years. Once we navigated through, we found the clean patches that @Ishak had scouted a few months ago. However, the sand was noticeably softer, and many ridges were broken by the wind—likely due to seasonal changes in wind patterns. Despite these challenges, the team handled the conditions impressively well. We had only a few refusals, some quick self-recoveries, and a couple of tugs. Special thanks to @Sam Selim for leading most of the recoveries and keeping things moving efficiently. Your experience, calmness, and confidence were very much appreciated. It was great to have @frederic demolder back with us after his summer break in second lead, and @Nathan in sweep with his F150—fantastic job managing that long wheelbase with only one crest! I also hope the passengers enjoyed their afternoon out in the desert—it’s always great to share the experience with friends and family. To wrap up, we made our way toward the exit via a slightly more demanding clean patch before tackling the last technical section. This added a nice challenge to finish the day strong. Thank you all for making this a fun and collaborative community drive. The level of coordination and support shown today is what makes these drives so enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing you all on the next adventure! Here are the drive stats we recorded yesterday. Not much elevation action and the distance is a respectable 36 kms for a three hour and 13 minute drive. The challenges in the terrain are baked into these stats. The Relive video is here. Please smash the Like button, thanks.