Emanuel

Sorry to hear this. I had to pass around Hessa via the 311 ramp and Hessa was blocked there and backed up.

Hello everyone. Here is the convoy order to this afternoons drive. @christian @Eddie-Dune-Glider @Noufal @Talal H @Thomas54675 @Suneedh Wrangler @J-P L @Theo Prado @Guido Ferriani @_Herman_ @frederic demolder @Abdullah A. We are using Channel 4.

Yup, that would solve this too. How have you been?

Good to know. Thanks for the confirmation. We'll be doing a spare tire health check on all the cars today. By the way, that is another Emanuel and he has 2 m's in his name. Mine has one.

Sure, we will have briefing at 2:15 pm.

@Suneedh Wrangler please confirm your equipment issues (spare tire, proper jack, jack handle, spare tire removal tool) have been fully resolved ahead of todays drive.

RSVP is now closed. @Noufal and @Eddie-Dune-Glider you have been moved onto the drive from the wait list. Please confirm with me here on the forum you are attending.

Good morning everyone! Hope you are excited for our drive this afternoon. Please let me know if your circumstances have changed and you cannot join the drive. This will allow our Wait Listed drivers a chance to join todays drive. I will be posting the convoy order in the next few hours. You are up early too! 😁 It's been a full on week at work and I'm itching to hit the sand this afternoon.

We’re organising a scenic and moderately challenging off-road drive from Murquab to the Secret Dunes of Qudra, starting westward before moving northwest. This route offers a great mix of terrain—perfect for those looking to build confidence in the dunes while still enjoying a bit of variety. We’ll begin with soft, rolling dunes that are ideal for warming up and getting into the rhythm. As we progress west, the dunes gradually increase in size and complexity, offering a fun challenge without being too technical. Around the midway point, we will encounter some sabkha flats—likely where we will take a break, depending on the conditions and timing. As we head into Qudra's Secret Dunes, expect more varied terrain with scattered bushes and camel grass, until we see the open dunes ahead of us for the finale part of our planned drive. Looking forward to seeing you out there for a safe and thrilling desert adventure! 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 and above When: 6 February 2026, Friday Meeting time: 2:00 PM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vgmQVN1suNhcVRQ57 Action Plan: Starting in Murquab, making our way Northwest towards Qudra Approximate finish time: 6:00 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. Recommended off-road gears: Walkie-talkie radio and off-road flag (MANDATORY), plus 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. RSVP will close on Thursday - 12 PM. 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 @Suneedh Wrangler for the kind words. One thing that motivates me is seeing how you guys improve. Much like how I improved with many of the leads that helped me along over the years.

Thanks for posting these photos here @Hansmtb. Can you drop them also into the Gallery for this drive. Here: https://carnity.com/gallery/category/2504-fewbie-murquab-to-secret-dunes-of-qudra-dubai-24-jan-2026/

Rapid flate. It inflates to your desired pressure. Not perfect but close enough for me. Some people have noticed that when using 4 way hose system one tire sometimes isn't at the same pressure as others. I only use one hose now and it's fast.

FYI. My name has 1 m. That is another member with the same name. 😀 Glad you enjoyed it Ah yes. Hopefully he can get it exchanged or his money back. It was a fab drive indeed. Short convoy and fine driving made it a free flowing drive.

Fewbie Drive Report – Murquab to Qudra Secret Dunes Thank you everyone for a great drive yesterday, starting in Murquab and making our way through to the Qudra Secret Dunes. A big thank you to the whole convoy for arriving on time, with only one minor delay when a driver responsibly stopped to check an unusual noise on the way to the meeting point. Safety always comes first, and it was good to see that level of awareness. Welcome & Skill Building A warm welcome to the Fewbie club, @Hansmtb! I believe this first Fewbie drive was a solid and positive experience for you. I intentionally designed the route to include multiple opportunities to practice new skills—good hill climbs, a mix of long and short side-sloping runs, ridge (flat’ish) approaches, and an overall slightly faster pace. You handled it well and adapted nicely throughout the drive. I believe @saumik1989 benefited from this practice as well. Special thanks to Hans Jr. for keeping everyone entertained with wildlife spotting. The official count for the drive was 29 camels and 8 gazelles—well done! Learning Moments Both Hans and Saumik had a few moments where the line wasn’t ideal and resulted in sliding off the ridge. Well done to both of you for not fighting it and instead choosing the safer option with some guidance from me—steering down and calmly making your way to the bottom. That’s exactly the right decision. With more experience, you’ll also be able to position the car to face downhill on your own when needed. Pace & Convoy Flow Overall, the pace was good across the convoy. One small note for improvement—@Chrismayer, you could have been a bit closer to me at times to tighten the convoy spacing, but otherwise things flowed well. Two Nice Surprises We had two unexpected and memorable moments during the drive: While in Qudra, we suddenly heard a familiar voice on the radio—much to our surprise, it was @Ishak, who happened to be having breakfast there with his wife. We stopped by to say hello, took a picture together, and I finally returned a spare wheel nut I had borrowed from him a couple of months ago after a tire and spare socket failure. Nice timing! Shortly after, we came across a single Jetour cresting a dune, driven by a gentleman with his family. We assisted by shovelling a bit, helping the car clear the crest, and safely guiding the family back down to their vehicle. A good example of the off‑road community looking out for each other. Final Notes & Thanks A reminder from @Suneedh Wrangler, and a good one for all drivers: always ensure you start every drive with a full tank of fuel. You never know what might happen once you’re out in the dunes. Thank you Chris for acting as Second Lead, and Suneedh for his support and timely reminders. Overall, a very enjoyable and productive drive—well done everyone, and see you on the next one! Here is the Relive video of our drive. Enjoy. https://www.relive.com/view/vMq5RX1KEQv

The convoy order is as follows: Name Car Rank Drives 1 Emanuel The White Rhino Expert 113 2 @Chrismayer 2020 jeep unlimited sport grey Fewbie 13 3 @Hansmtb Montero Sport Fewbie 7 4. @saumik1989. Prado White. 23 5 @Suneedh Wrangler Wrangler Pajero SWB - White Fewbie 24 We will use Carnity Channel 4, which is 446.081. Get lots of rest and see you in the morning.

Three is the minimum and I'm itching to get out tomorrow morning. Ok @Andrei S. If you can make it, even last minute, it would be a pleasure to have you on the drive. Simply message here on the forum and I'll add you back into the convoy.

Good afternoon everyone! Hope you are excited for our drive tomorrow morning. Please let me know if your circumstances have changed and you cannot join the drive. I will be posting the convoy order in the next few hours.

Hi @Jabir. This is a Fewbie drive. Please only sign up for drives that match your level or where your level exceeds the level of the drive. I'll be removing you from this drives Wait List. @Andrei S I've moved you to the Manage tab.