Asif Hussain

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!

@Giacomo see you next time

Drive RSVP closed @ChrisW @Aser @Zsolt @Glenn W @nithish468 @Giacomo @Andrew John Melvill @Zed @Shahid Mehmood @Sam Selim thank you all for joining the drive. Convoy Order: Checklist : 1. Please ensure to be on time at meeting point. 2. Get lots and lots of rest the previous day. The more, the better, as Liwa will challenge not only your vehicle but also your mind. If you are coming with a passenger, please ensure they have experience riding with you or previous experience in the desert, and that they are also well rested. 3. Ensure 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up. 4. Arrive at meeting point with full fuel tank (MUST we are not carrying any extra fuel) - last ADNOC station https://maps.app.goo.gl/VGiGrpoYbh6Eca2y7 5. Spare tire should be in good working condition. Ensure both front and back tow points are in good condition. 6. Bring lots of water (at least 5 ltr per person) breakfast, lunch, snacks, energy bar, cookies, nuts, etc etc for yourself and your passengers. We shall be having breaks in between the drive. 7. Bring garbage bags along to carry your trash. Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited. For any emergency you can reach me at +971 50 699 04 11

@Aser until anyone of us runs out of fuel 😂 Around 100km, we will exit close to ADNOC station.

@Zed bhai you are really lucky... i gave a change to @Hugo @Andrew John Melvill

@Hugo I am fine and hope the same with you. This drive has an RSVP limit of 6 members. Dropouts can happen until the end of the week, and the waitlist will get a chance automatically in order. Since the RSVP will be closed on Friday, I will still allow participation if someone drops out at the last moment. Keep your car ready and I’m sure you can manage the rest of the things.

@Zed still you will be in waitlist 😀

@SHIHAN BEARY congrats to the new level.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION The legendary Empty Quarter LIWA is a destination whose beauty is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Stretching across the world’s largest uninterrupted desert, it is a place of immense scale and silence. The off-road trails are demanding, yet they reward you with views that are truly spectacular. Every dune and every moment challenge both you and your vehicle, pushing you beyond your limits and gifting you memories that last forever. This will be an exploration drive one that embraces adventure, resilience, and the raw beauty of the desert. But the Empty Quarter is not to be taken lightly. Driving in this vast expanse requires respect, preparation, and courage. DRIVE 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 it's depth For aftermarket rims - Your lug wrench also needs to match the wheel nut depth. As it's a long, full-day drive, catch up on enough sleep beforehand. 5-10 liters of water per person. Snacks and Lunch for yourself and your passenger, if any, 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 gear. 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 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. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 6 CARS only. RSVP will close on Friday - 9 AM Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in the waitlist. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee. A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

@Sam Selim well done dear.

@M.Seidam congratulation to you for your achievement.

I am truly honored to receive Senior Marshal rank, and I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to CARNITY and everyone who has been part of my journey. Since my very first drive, Carnity has been much more than just a club, it has been a family, a learning ground, and a place where the passion for off-roading comes alive. Every drive, every dune, and every recovery has taught me something new, and I continue to learn with every drive I go on. A special thanks to my mentors, I will name only 3 with whom I drove for very first time @Gaurav @Srikumar and @Rahimdad You taught me my first steps in the sand and guided me through my early drives. Your support, patience, and trust in giving me the opportunity to lead have laid the foundation for everything I have learned and achieved. And i also thanks to everyone I have driven with, past and present for sharing their experiences and friendship along the way. Here is a glimpse of my first memory - me in my Sport Trac, Sri in white Pajero, Rahimdad in Pathy, and Gaurav in his legendary Paro.

@Luke K P congratulations

Good thing you noted it today. No worries, we will definitely plan again soon. Looking forward to catching up next time.

@ChrisW @Sam Selim @Yurybel @Jose Luis Campos @Srikumar @nithish468 @Cesar Chacon @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Hani crest king @Andrew John Melvill thank you all for joining the drive. Drive RSVP is closed Convoy Position Ensure that your 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up. Spare tire 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 tire (if needed). Air compressor, proper shovel, flag, fire extinguisher, first aid kit and carry essential tools. Fully charged radio tuned to all Carnity Frequencies. We will be using channel No.4 - 446.081-25 Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited. See you all - for any emergency contact me at 0506990411

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 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 Plus & Above When: 5th Sept 2025 Meeting time: 5:45 AM - Start Time: 6.00 AM (without any exception) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/9TLFuKNJSPyp6gFG8 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. 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. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

@Andrew John Melvill Congratulations – Keep it up!

Trip Report What a fantastic adventure, huge thanks to each of you for making this drive possible and truly memorable. @Marek As second lead, you were rock solid as always. Quickly adjusting especially when i see obstacle unexpectedly. You handle your 4runner like a pro and really it does wonders at sticky situation whenever you are in trouble. You can only explain us what happened to you in that gully and how you recovered from there. @Jessica Lambert I hope your passenger enjoyed the bumpy morning as much fun as the rest of us had. @Sandeep N Great driving with you for the first time! I hope you enjoyed the lines I picked.. you handled the technical sections like a pro. Looking forward to many more drives together. @Beide Worku Hats off to you for being a perfect sweep. Always keeping an eye on the rear and ensuring no one was left behind, much appreciated your support. The area we explored is a “jungle in the desert” driving in such area has its own thrill with plenty of challenges, tricky navigation. This route truly tested our dune reading, control, and navigation skills and I couldn’t have asked for a better small convoy of 5 to tackle it with. And finishing the drive with a 25 km in full BAJA style was the perfect finish. See you all on the next adventure! Special thanks to @Jessica Lambert and @Beide Worku passengers for joining the drive and being part of the fun.

@Jessica Lambert @Beide Worku @Sandeep N @Marek thank you for joining the drive. Drive Preparation: Feul Stop: For Last ADNOC filling station, you require a DETOUR which may add 10 to 15mins extra to your road trip. LAST ADNOC 1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z3YTDG48n78TcJkn6 LAST ADNOC 2: https://maps.app.goo.gl/v5pVRzvwfwnVewwQ6 Important Note: There are two ADNOC station on the way to meeting point after above mentioned adnoc coordinates, but unfortunately they open at 6AM. Please ensure you feul up earlier or take the detour to the last available ADNOC station beforehand depending on your vehicle’s fuel tank capacity and range. Ensure that your 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up. 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). Air compressor, proper shovel, flag, fire extinguisher, first aid kit and carry essential tools. Fully charged radio (tuned to all Carnity Frequencies). Plenty of drinking water, Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited. See you all on Friday - for any emergency contact me at 0506990411

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: Intermediate and above When: June 27th 2025, Friday Meeting time: 5:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GWM4pLbnhDaWJhuy6 Approximate finish time: 9:30 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, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 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

@ChrisW @Nizar Shawwa @Shahid Mehmood @Luke K P @nithish468 @Johannes Roux thank you all for joining the drive. Convoy Position : 1) Asif 2) ChrisW 3) Johannes 4) Nizar 5) Shahid 6) Nithish 7) Luke K P Radio Channel: Carnity Channel No.4 - 446.081-25 For Emergency Contact me at 0506990411 See you all sharp at 5.30 AM