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On the night of Sept. 7-8, Earth will pass directly between the sun and the full moon in this year's second and final total lunar eclipse. Spanning more than five hours, the celestial event will peak with an impressive 82-minute totality phase, when Earth's massive shadow will plunge the moon's entire near side into a reddish darkness, earning it the nickname "blood moon." The plan is to have a meetup with max. 15 members to practice and enjoy the art of Night photography and learn from each other. Bring whatever camera you have and have a look at the advisable settings in your camera's manual or ask in the forum. After the event you can publish your photos in our gallery. What to bring: -Your camera or smartphone, a camping chair, and some refreshments. A tripod is recommended for night photography. -4x4 and deflated tires are required to be able to reach the location. Meeting Time: 6PM GROUP 1 / 7PM GROUP 2 - PLEASE LET US KNOW Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ML5zKcmTvt21GDP7 BEFORE BEING ABLE TO RSVP, CLICK ON "JOIN CLUB" on the main page:

Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXEgXsvXm8RK79PE8 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: 10:00 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Level: Selected Advisors only - @ChrisW @Andrew John Melvill & @Sam Selim When: 07 June 2026, Sunday - First Session Meeting time: 5.30 AM, (Sharp, without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Al Faya Abu Dhabi - https://maps.app.goo.gl/8qvZscBdHJ8xvqtf6 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. Approximate finish time: 9:30 AM

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 24 May 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 5:45 AM - Sharp (we will start the drive at 6:00 so be present earlier to that time) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oruTNyEgbbGL3zwu5 Approximate finish time: 8:30 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.

DRIVE DETAILS: Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 7 and 8 Feb2026 Starting time: 8AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Starting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EmByh8zuVW6vtzULA You can come early and camp at the same starting point if you like. (you can head inside on the same dirt track). Another option is overnight stay at the Western Hotel Al Ghayati. Last petrol station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8HTTs3xEgzZ4c4877 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. Approximate finish time: Between 11AM and 12AM the next day. ✅ 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

DRIVE PLANNING Meetup at 8AM in Khanoor: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rnGP9hxzHzt12Ewf7 Full Day Drive, making our way towards Moreeb dune. Set up camp around 6PM in a quiet area and enjoy the evening together. Exit at Moreeb Dune the following morning around 10AM. Considering its seriousness to keep you and your vehicle safe, below rules apply: ESSENTIAL PREPARATION: Your car should be in 100% pristine working condition, so double or triple-check everything. Full-size spare tire with a lug wrench to match your wheel nut size and its depth. For aftermarket rims - Your lug wrench also needs to match the wheel nut depth. As it's a long full-day drive, so catch up with enough sleep beforehand. 5-10 liters of water per person. Snacks for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and next day breakfast. Keep your car as light as possible by packing what is truly essential. Fully charged radio with spare battery and all other required off-road gears. FULL MAIN TANK AND 1 JERRYCAN OF 20L. DRIVE DETAILS: Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 24 and 25 Jan 2026 Starting time: 8AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Starting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rnGP9hxzHzt12Ewf7 You can come early and camp at the same starting point if you like. (you can head inside on the same dirt track) Last petrol station with washrooms and food is ADNOC LIWA (977): https://maps.app.goo.gl/CqSnCNUTfUwySN2Y7 Last Petrol station near the starting point is ADNOC KHANOOR: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oxVfp85mBCdrWF6e7 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. Approximate finish time: Between 10AM and 11AM the next day. ✅ 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

Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (NO ABSOLUTE NEWBIES) Meeting time: 2:30 PM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iqTBtk5p26vkaZYr5 Action Plan: Dubai's off-roading "old timers", and Carnity's in particular, will remember a time (just 4 or 5 years ago), when Qudra was a pristine sandy background for our escapades on beautiful, long range dunes, not nearly as high as Abu Dhabi's, but nonetheless extremely enticing for the possibility they offered for high speed drives, with lots or ridge-riding and criss-crossing. Nowadays, it seems that the frequent rains have lifted up the water table and fed much-needed nourishment to all kinds of grass and plants. After a few years of trying to avoid this desert that turned into a prairie, I'd like to go back down memory lane and trace back the club's old footsteps in the western and southern sectors of Qudra, from the Bab-al-Shams Road entry toward Solar Park. From here, we'll cross into Qudra's "secret dunes," where we are sure to find clean long-range dunes, to finish our drive in a way most reminiscent of our old days in Qudra. 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, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 06:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: 02:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fj62PekBXHpxUBsD7 Action Plan: A sequel to only 2 previous drives in the area, we plan to visit truly unique spots along this quire technical route. After crossing a wet sabkha (speed will be of the essence), we'll cross a small "plateau" of technical dunes, to reach another sabkha. Here we'll find a scene worthy of Apocalypse Now: an abandoned shooting ground, where drones used to test their functionality on tens of old containers, now scattered across the sabkha like broken toys. From here, after crossing another "plateau" of technical duns, with quite a unique vegetation of small trees, we'll reach the area known for the Ghost Roads: an urban grid of tarmac roads and cross-roads, partially buried by moving dunes, creating another post-apocalyptic landscape, which we'll admire during the sunset. 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: 06:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie PLUS and above Meeting time: 06:30 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BBCirNtGrUkc5T9N9 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: 10:00 am P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Drive Details Level: All levels welcome When: 1 Nov 2025, Saturday Meeting time: 3:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Starting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4SHjXMF9BYnykHp48 Gathering Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7bdcgoBMnJWaBRaQ9 Action Plan: Two convoys will be there for a 30- 60-minute fun and relaxed drive before we reach the gathering point. Entry / Exit Track: Winter Welcome Drive 2025.gpx Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. Approximate finish time: 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM (Two convoys to leave)

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 06 June 2026 Meeting time: 05.45 AM (Drive will leave meeting place at 6:00 AM) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gs9NjB8ffYvjNiY76 (Updated) 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: 09.00-09.30am 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, Rope, 2 Shackles, first-aid kit, and fire extinguisher.

🕖 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above When: 24 May 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 6AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: Batayeh Farm Track: https://goo.gl/maps/wVRWfBhKKidwhzCy5 Approximate finish time: 10AM 🚗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

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: 20:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point https://maps.app.goo.gl/rEf5arjFnkbpnRtC8 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: 23:59 P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 7 AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4SHjXMF9BYnykHp48 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. Approximate finish time: 11 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: 20:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point https://maps.app.goo.gl/TE1fPMpZztkitRLr8 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: 23:59 P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 7 AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rToMy4vn4dFRf1b76 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. Approximate finish time: 11 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

⚠️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 Mar 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 7AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/q4QMZd3JY9By6WSk8 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

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: 20:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/acrwuWu8QEPtEthj9 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 Tuesday- 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

Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 8:00 AM Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/KGF6L8VwXMza3tJz7 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. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Meeting time: 07:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F3XBVkn5o4F3LLek8 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: 11:00 am P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: 07:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F3XBVkn5o4F3LLek8 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: 11:00 am P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday- 12:00. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once someone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. 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-PLEASE READ 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 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 TIMINGS AND DETAILS Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above When: 11 Jan 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 7AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: Batayeh Farm Track: https://goo.gl/maps/wVRWfBhKKidwhzCy5 Approximate finish time: 11AM 🚗VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Any proper 4x4 vehicle. Front & rear tow hooks / recovery points 8–10 inches minimum ground clearance 🎒 WHAT TO BRING Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. 🧰 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

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: TBA Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PXMDnZ1VY3jCDf4q8 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. Mandatory off-road gears: Fewbie and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Kinetic Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles. Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear. Approximate finish time: TBA P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 3:00 PM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/M6wedpQjQNcdKttJ9 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. Approximate finish time: 7:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive

When: 13 Dec 2025, Meeting time: 7:00 AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nyjJZLJRYpiysoKb8 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, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. 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.

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie, and above When: 28 Sept 2025, Sunday Meeting time: 7 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RUyqiyNg5gSjtaBf8 Approximate finish time: 11AM 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.

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 30th November 2025, Sunday Meeting time: 7:30 AM Start time: 8:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9yxYurB7URHvCx546 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.

PLEASE READ THE DRIVE TOPIC IN ABOVE LINK CAREFULLY WHEN SIGNING UP

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above When: 19 Oct 2025, Sunday Meeting time: 6:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zwXguhJDZBdJFZxz8 Approximate finish time: 10:30 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.

Drive Details Level: Newbie and above Meeting time: 02:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zWAQxTZZnprkFRat9 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 a willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Newbie and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles. Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear. Approximate finish time: 6:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 6:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LHbFHb1WQUtA55kV7 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: 10:30 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above When: 21 Sept 2025, Sunday Meeting time: 6:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Batayeh Farm Track: https://goo.gl/maps/wVRWfBhKKidwhzCy5 Approximate finish time: 10:30 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.

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: 6:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/acreM77zLxB2MRu76 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: 10:00 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie & Above When: 20th Sept 2025 Meeting time: 5:45 AM - Start Time: 6.00 AM (without any exception) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gdzRHmG6urX1a23z6 Approximate finish time: 9:45 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.

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above Meeting time: 06:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RYJwrqjTgaCKBtbo8 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. Mandatory off-road gears: Fewbie Plus and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Kinetic Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles. Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear. Approximate finish time: 10:30 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: 6:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iKX5RPHV9FwfcpaH8 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: 10:30 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above Meeting time: 05:45 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point:https://maps.app.goo.gl/B8HVu6wgNQosgGaG6 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. Mandatory off-road gears: Fewbie Plus and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Kinetic Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles. Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear. Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 5.45am Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AT3czBctRodRrtHM9 What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 9.45am P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: 03:00 PM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zHTU54Dek3K5hpZH7 Action Plan: First of a new series of drives dedicated to Country Music. Even though it is distinct American genre, it blends the folk music traditions of English, Scottish, and Irish immigrants with elements of African American blues, gospel, and other musical styles. Invariably, the stories told through Country music are based on everyone's most human and truest feelings - love, family, the rewards of one's work and the pleasures of one's leisure time - infused with fascination for being on the frontier of exploration and at the forefront of cultural innovation and exchange (what was once the feeling of living in America, and is now what feels like living in the UAE). Hence, each installment of this series will pick a song that will embody the spirit of the drive. This time it will be "Country Boy's World", by Jason Aldean. It tells the story of a "country boy" and his world, contrasting it with the experiences of someone unfamiliar with that lifestyle, a little bit "unfamiliar" like most of us must have felt faced for the first time with life in the UAE, and most of all facing its deserts and raw nature. What better area than Sweihan Ramlat to embody this feeling of frontier, wilderness and adventure.... What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 7:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 5:30 AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/izoeWpCwS5KrZt3p6 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: 9:30 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 6 AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4SHjXMF9BYnykHp48 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. Approximate finish time: 10 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gAPcwJw6bmv523u66 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, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM

Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: 08:00 am (departure time) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BJodYk1wCDX5PUWd9 Action Plan: Second installment of the desert books' series, with the choice of a text dedicated to crossings the sands of the Arabian desert, hence very close to home. Authored by explorer and travel writer Wilfred Thesiger, "Arabian Sands" details his two crossings of the Empty Quarter: Thesiger’s first crossing, from Mughshin (Oman) to Liwa, was followed by a crossing of the western sands from Manwakh (Yemen) to Abu Dhabi. The book attempts to capture the lives of the Bedu people and other inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula. I have chosen a track well within the Abu Dhabi area, where the author's second trek took him, wandering if Thesiger actually crossed these sands. We'll skirt some farms, as well as dwell among the more secluded cordons, to conclude the drive at Tilal Resort (anybody who wishes to have lunch there can arrange to stay). Still trying to distil the best of the book, and to build up to the day of the drive, I'll post a book's quote each day. Let's try to find inspiration in this Desert Books' Series to truly appreciate our interaction with our favorite element of nature. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face masks, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 12:30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.