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DRIVE REPORT The last time we ventured into Ghayati was exactly 3 years ago during our Tropic of Cancer drive. I knew that one time i wanted to come back to this area as at the time we drove only in a straight line from West to East, and the main thing i remembered about it how soft it was. Doing an offroad drive in the most remote part of the UAE needs a group of people who have a good understanding of what we can do, or not do. Restraint is important, not only because we need to cover some good ground, not burn up all the fuel, and respect the fact that recovery or breakdowns in this terrain would be very challenging. That is why i was extremely blessed over the last two days, to be amongst not just extremely capable offroaders, but more importantly, to be amongst friends. There was zero ego. Just a tight convoy of people who wanted to enjoy an adventure during the day, and a nice bonfire and laughs at night I will vividly remember our sitdown at the farm at 23.34315, 52.87325, where the friendly local invited us so we could have a nice sitdown in the shade of the palm trees. @M.Seidam was our Public Relations Officer, and having that friendly chap coming over with his two daughters to share their dates, coffee, and snacks is some of the best hospitality i've ever encountered. The original camp spot i selected where @Asif Hussain was gonna join us for the evening was just next to what we originally believed was a farmtrack, but it ended up being a track for ADNOC as new oil and gas projects and pipelines were being constructed. After meeting up with Asif bhai, we headed a bit deeper inside to a more elevated spot and away from the pipes. 23.16579, 53.12296 We enjoyed each other's company at a nice bonfire with loads of wood 🤣. The next morning felt surprisingly warm for this time of year. The leftover wood was burned up and after inspecting each others engine bays 😝, we planned for a gentle chillout drive of about 1hr while making our way to the exit point at the E15. Most of us by now were running a bit low on fuel, and the ADNOC up north at 23.67153, 52.95606 was a very welcome spot to refuel our cars and ourselves! @Ishak and his co-pilot as my SL was a blessing. You always kept the exact amount of distance, and somehow your Pajero refused to be winched by a Toyota. Another great campfire story ! @Ash S. who is still somewhat new to all of this, you drove like a champ and not a single moment would i have thought how recent you've joined the club. @Myrko you are very much in tune with your lovely Defender now, and it's so great how you've set it up with so much attention to detail! @Giacomo and @Steffi in the beautiful black Rubicon. It's such a blessing have you both on the drive and how wide both your smiles were when taking in the terrain. @Beide Worku second time's a charm! What did not work out two weeks ago worked out so well this weekend! @Sam Selim you drive the most economical Jeep with 315 tires!! I am absolutely sure you have filled your fuel tank with smiles, as you carry the warmest one! @Alexanderrr the man who doesn't even need a mattress to sleep in this tent 🤣. Man your optimism is beyond next level!! @Imran Asghar if you need a bigger than life personality on a drive, you are the one i'd pick every single time. It was so good having you on the drive, sharing stories, and i hope your night photos worked out well. @M.Seidam with copilot Abdallah all the way in the back, overlooking us like a proud dad, you were not just the best PRO, but a good friend to have and i always enjoy our time together! @Asif Hussain you became our super sweep on day two. I was so glad seeing you on the evening show up with your lovely family, and i enjoyed the food they/you made and shared so much. You are not just my mentor but also a friend, and no Abu Dhabi drive is ever complete without you! I thank you all again for joining me on my crazy long adventures! I hope we can do many more of those!

Indeed it was so lovely weekend I and Abdallah enjoyed every bit of it and meeting and sharing the passion with you all dear friends . @Frederic Thanks a lot for the kind words and the superb report which made me recall the adventure vividly . Sure will be doing those trips inshallah more and more. @Ishak I think Ilyas and Abdallah found a way to enjoy it together. Good to see you my friend . @Sam Selim you have a football magic touch in addition to the gas paddle 😉 @Giacomo @Alexanderrr @Beide Worku @Ash S. @Imran Asghar @Myrko and @Asif Hussain it was true pleasure sharing the drive and setting around the camp fire . What a tranquility 🙏 enjoy the days coming till we meet again inshallah . Best friends Best Days Seidam

Hi @Gaurav I’m very happy with my promotion! I’m looking forward to continuing learning and helping other in this path! 🙏 I’m feeling very very joyfull ☺️

Please read, understand, and follow the guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities below. 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 LIWA LIWA, The Empty Quarter is the largest continuous sand desert in the world, stretching across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and Yemen. We are fortunate to live in this part of the world, where this climate allows us to explore this incredible landscape with our capable 4x4s. Liwa marks the boundary of the Empty Quarter and this time we plan to explore the surrounding area of Liwa Mzeer'ah and exit towards the Moreeb dune, or somewhere close, and say goodbye to my season’s last Liwa drive. DRIVE DETAILS Level: Intermediate and above When: Feb 15th 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 7:45 AM Start time: 8.00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AmJxD6zntewNoz8EA Approximate finish time: 4:00 PM Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: 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, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 6 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 9 AM 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 BELOW CALENDAR

Flip.have a work event on Wed this week. But will have to join other installments of the coffee club!

Thank you @Eddie-Dune-Glider! @Luke K P and @Ishak see you soon!

Dear @Abdullah A. @Taka @Nikki1007 @Raj K@Chema @Jinu Varghese @DG707 @Matt - monkeywrench @Jabir @Kushal Thakkar @Gunjan Jain @_Piotr_ and@Danie. Thanks for joining. See attached the drive's stats from Gaia (102.5 Km over a total of 5 hours and 4 minutes) and from My Trails (103.1 Km over 3 hours and 41 minutes of actual driving time, which makes for a moving speed of 28Km/Km hour). Grear drive all of you, and great help by the Fewbie Plus members

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT Join us for a beginner friendly desert drive in an area that provides ample possibilities to sharpen your drive skills. From Ghantoot, known for its white smaller dunes, we will make our way North towards Al Qudra - Bab Al Shams area. A visit to a hidden lake is the cherry on top ⚠️IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY: All participants must review and follow the club guidelines below: 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 🚙 JOINING OUR CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME? Please share a small introduction 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 When: 15 Feb 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 7AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RDo7Sk5qFtXavuBG6?g_st=ic Approximate finish time: 11AM 🚗VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Any proper 4x4 vehicle. If in doubt, please mention on the drive topic. 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 plans change Repeated no-shows may result in 1-month suspension PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Need a quick mid-week night drive? Interested in having a nice sit down tea/coffee before inflating and heading home? If you answered yes to these questions, thanks to @Luke K P for allowing me to open The Coffee Club Dubai Chapter. We will be doing a short drive (2 hours max) around Al Qudra on Wednesday night. We will stop the convoy towards the end of the drive, and make some coffee and tea whilst looking at the sky and chatting (30 minute break). Don't forget your chair! 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 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: 20:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MuePbBGmGc1oNw3B7 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 22:30 (10:30pm) P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 8 cars only. RSVP will close on Wednesday - 17:00. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once someone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP 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 @DG707 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

Congrats 👍

@Andrew John Melvill, next time soon Insha Allah Hi @Frans M, @Sam Selim, I have moved you both to manage, thanks 🫡.

Congratulations brother.

Hey fred. Thank you so much. !!!!

Congrats @DG707!!

Congratulations @DG707

Congratulations @Noufal

Thank you @Gaurav! I hope it will be a smooth sailing into the Fewbie + and so on :)) Looking forward to join my first Fewbie drive soon! Thanks Luke! Soon I will join some of your drives too :)) Bur for now I have to enjoy some snow and subzero temp

nice work on the level up @DG707 👏

@Noufal congrats on the FB+ promotion! looking forward to seeing you on a FB+ soon!

bash plate has never been an issue during passing for me. Metal front bumper however is a no-go. Is yours in steel?

Thank you all It was exciting experience.

Thanks a lot, @Ale Vallecchi and the support team @Danie @Abdullah A., for this incredible Sunday. This was my 5th drive, and easily the best one yet. The pace was perfect, and the 100km endurance format really allowed me to stretch the legs of the 392 and practice throttle control over longer distance. I’ll definitely be looking for more "Challenge" drives from Ale in the future—it’s a no-brainer! One observation for my fellow drivers: I noticed some guys stayed in their cars during stuck recoveries today. Just a tip from a racing background: the desert is a team sport! If you see someone stuck, don't just watch from the AC—grab a shovel, get out, and help 😄 Even if you don't know the technical side yet, observing a recovery from the sand is the fastest way to learn how not to get stuck yourself. Or maybe I am doing wrong running with shovel to help 😆 I’m flying back to the "Snowland" tomorrow, so I’ll be out of the sand for a couple of weeks, but I’m already looking forward to my first Fewbie ☺️ drive when I return. See you all soon!

Thanks all for this super fun drive! @Ale Vallecchi

Me either interested to find how my new 2L turbo is going to perform against my old 3.6L. On road, the small distance I drove today after taking delivery didn’t find much difference, rather awaiting for the next weekend to experience my first off-road with the new 2L Turbo. Perhaps I can share my experience after that. Cheers.