Frederic

This was indeed a challenging morning, with fog reducing the visibility to less than 10m on the way to the meeting point. Once we finished the briefing, both convoys headed out for a spin in the foggy dunes. Due to the low visibility and the very compact sand, we had very little trouble and kept it easy by making nice loops in the beautiful dunes of Faya. We reached the foxes' den around 1hr and 15mins into the drive and took a break while trying to spot some foxes. My original plan of exiting at the Tilal Sweihan racetrack ADNOC worked out in the end as everyone drove like a champ and we were able to keep a good flow. I was kinda happy seeing @bruno.sousa getting crested and at least we could get some cardio in Thanks to the great support for @ChrisW and @Andrew John Melvill, and with @JC_E polishing my tracks, it was an extremely smooth drive and i actually loved the radio silence and scenic views. Even more so when some camels came to say hello during the drive. Thanks again to @Asif Hussain for taking a second convoy, which resulted in an empty waitlist and everyone having at least a drive this weekend. Much appreciated my friend. If you have some photos from the drive, feel free to post them in our gallery: Newbie - Starting Fresh in Al Fayah - Abu Dhabi - 04 Jan 2026 - Carnity.com See you all soon in the sands!

Hats off @DG707 for driving all the way to Abu Dhabi for your first club drive! Stay tuned for more drives coming up soon, i love driving in Sharjah and RAK during the winter. That will be at least much closer to your doorstep.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT Join us for a gentle overlanding and desert drive exploring the diverse terrains of Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah. This drive is designed to be relaxed, scenic, and educational—perfect for newcomers and those looking to build confidence off-road. Bring your camera and your sense of adventure, and let’s explore together! 📸🌵 ⚠️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: 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. 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

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED @JC_E@nithish468@Gunjan Jain@Hansmtb@Yerem Davtyan@Infaz@Ahmed Farouk@CY Bong@Rawad Ahmad@Taka@Mohammed Reza@Amal Sunil@Menon Arun@Arravind@Pramod Sathyaseelan@[email protected]@Nabeel Abdul Rahman@Riyad@Peterman@Jabir @M.Seidam@Asif Hussain@J-P L@Bjoern@Andrew John Melvill@ChrisW Thank you all for signing up! You can find your convoy positions for tomorrow here below: We will first all meet up together for the briefing. After that each convoy will go its own way. Some important pointers for tomorrow: 1. Please try to arrive by 6.45AM, so you have time to deflate your tires and set up your flag. Beware of morning fog on the roads and the fact that the speed limit is 100 on Faya Truck road (no 20kmh grace)... 2. Please bring the following gear: pressure gauge and deflator tool, walkie talkie, a compressor, offroad flag, and a shovel. If you do not have a radio yet we can lend you one for your first drive with us. 3. Take your time today to rewatch the briefing video if this is your first time with us. You can of course skip the COVID part See you all tomorrow morning!

Will lend you a radio for tomorrow, no worries. With regards to the flag we can accept it for the first club drive but will definitely need to be sorted on your second onwards. see you tomorrow !

Dear @bruno.sousa Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club! As this will be your first club drive with us, kindly reply on below questions and take your time to watch the Newbie Briefing Video. FIRST TIME JOINING US? Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Please share your prior off-road experience if any. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Confirm you have a programmable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

Thanks for the introduction! Many of us start with a suction-cup flag, which you will find in Dragon Mart. Hardware shops like ACE or Speedex also might have them. This is perfect to start with, and you can check with some other members who drive with the same car how they managed to install their flags.

Dear @Mohammed Reza @Pramod Sathyaseelan and @DG707 Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club! As this will be your first club drive with us, kindly reply on below questions and take your time to watch the Newbie Briefing Video. FIRST TIME JOINING US? Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Please share your prior off-road experience if any. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Confirm you have a programmable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

Hi @Pramod Sathyaseelan yes absolutely feel free to RSVP. We are happy to accomodate you.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT Very few places on Earth can rival the mesmerizing beauty of Liwa, nestled within the Rub' al Khali, the vast expanse of the Empty Quarter – the largest uninterrupted desert on the planet! Immerse yourself in the raw beauty of nature, far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Camp beneath a blanket of stars, serenaded by the sounds of the wilderness. Share stories around a crackling campfire, bonding with fellow adventurers over shared triumphs and tales of adventure. Embark on a thrilling two-day adventure that promises to unveil some of the most immense sand dunes you'll ever encounter! 🐪🌄 More than a typical dune-bashing session, this drive is more suited to an overlanding style of driving, where endurance and your drive skills in technical soft sand will be challenged. 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: A well serviced 4x4. Do not join if you have pending technical issues. 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. Make sure you are well rested beforehand. 5-10 liters of water per person. Snacks for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and next day breakfast. Feel free to bring your BBQ. 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 MANDATORY. 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 RSVP HERE

What better way than to start the new year in the pristine white dunes of Al Fayah? 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 JOINING US? Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Please share your prior off-road experience if any. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Confirm you have a programmable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Absolute Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 7AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MNiNURi2wreHqfdY6 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: 10.30-11AM P.S. Make sure you bring a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 12 cars only. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others on 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

You joined in 2017? That is indeed a long time! Fantastic to have you joining us now on the sands See you soon!

While Seidams convoy had an extremely smooth drive, Freddies convoy was a tiny bit different 😁 Nevertheless, we all learned a lot and had great camaraderie amongst all of us, and with the fantastic support of @J-P L@Andrew John Melvill@Imteeazand even @Ash S., nothing was ever going to stop us. We exited a bit late, apologies for that. Those who drive with me know that this is quite rare, but i think all in all it was worth it, and as i mentioned during the drive, we are a group of off-roaders who love to shovel 😅 Thank you all for joining and especially to @M.Seidam for stepping up to take a second convoy. Thanks of course to his support team as well @Vanessa8580 and @Frans M for watching over his convoy. The group photo of 25+ cars at the crescent moon lake would have been fantastic, but i promise we will do that another time. You can post and find photos in the drive gallery: Newbie Scenic - Circling The Solar Park Part 1 - Dubai - 07 Dec 2025 - Carnity.com See you in the desert again!

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED @M.Seidam@Ahmed Wagdy@VishalJC@Infaz@Kamal Parameswaran@Shamoon@Gunjan Jain@Frans M@Mostafa Elbadawi@Ozgu@Thomas54675@Ana@Vanessa8580 @Frederic@Shary@Hansmtb@BlackWolf@Rawad Ahmad@CY Bong@Andrew John Melvill@Noufal@Albert_Spa@Bhaskaran Ramaswamy@Ash S.@khurramm@J-P L Thank you all for signing up! Some pointers for tomorrow: 1. Please try to arrive 15mins earlier (6.45). That will give you time to deflate and set up your offroad flag. 2. Make sure to bring your offroad gears: deflator/pressure gauge, compressor, walkie talkie, shovel, and your flag. 3. We will do the briefing with the full group, after which we will then line up both convoys and start moving. 4. Take note that is not a dune-bashing drive, but a Scenic Drive. This means there is more focus on simply enjoying the scenery, using existing farm tracks sometimes, and the occasional social break. Perfect to learn your offroad skills in a gentle way and to get to know our offroad family 5. Both convoys have great support. I've marked them in yellow on the convoy list. These will be your first line of support whenever you get stuck or have a refusal. If you need help with deflation please do reach out to them as well. We are all here to help. See you all tomorrow morning !

Good morning @Kamal Parameswaran and @Shamoon 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

Hi @VishalJC welcome to Carnity offroad club! Thanks for the intro I am happy to announce that we have another Marshal available to take a second convoy @M.Seidam ! We will be doing a similar track not so far away from our planned circle, and meet up together during our social break. That will make for an epic group photo Stay tuned. More info to follow soon.

Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club @CY Bong ! 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

I usually stretch the convoy a little bit (up to max 18 vehicles) in this kind of terrain. On the scenic drives in RAK where the dunes are more open and spaced out i have done 23 vehicles a few times but it's not recommended. Unfortunately no other leads are available.

Thanks for the nice intro @Infaz and welcome to Carnity Offroad Club! It does look indeed that the current drive is completely full. There might be some dropouts but with 5 waiting in front of you it might be unlikely to secure a spot this Sunday. Looking forward to meeting you soon in the sand. All drives go live at 7PM on Monday evening so stay close to the laptop/mobile to quickly secure your spot See below on how to subscribe to the Whatsapp notifications: Carnity Drive Notification - Discussions - Carnity.com

Hi @Rawad Ahmad welcome to Carnity Offroad Club! You are indeed still in the waitlist, let's see the coming days if others drop out. Would be indeed good if you can provide the introduction in the meantime 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

Well deserved @Zahid Sharif !