Emanuel

Here is our Relive video for yesterdays awesome drive!

Fewbie Drive Report – Murquab to Qudra Secret Dunes Thank you mostly everyone for joining yesterday’s drive and for arriving on time, despite the multiple road closures on Hessa Street and Umm Suqeim Road due to what may have been a cycling race. A Strong Convoy We had a solid convoy of experienced Fewbie drivers, joined by a mix of FB+ and Intermediate levels, with @J-P L providing Support, which created a free‑flowing, well‑paced drive with just the right amount of challenge and learning moments. Warm-Up & Skill Building We started by moving westward through Murquab, warming up on familiar dunes, ridges, and approachable technical terrain. This was a great area to practice: controlled side sloping smooth ridge riding steady hill climbs Everyone handled this section nicely, keeping the energy positive and the convoy tight. Sabkha Break We stopped on the sabkha for a short break, some socialising, and a round of spontaneous random questions that kept everyone entertained. Perfect weather, good company—always a nice midpoint reset. Into New Territory We continued toward Qudra and passed through an area I hadn’t explored before. The dunes there were tight, technical, and required precision, which made the terrain engaging but also where we encountered our main incident of the day. Thomas’ Pop-Outs In those tighter formations, Thomas slid off a low ridge, causing sand to build up against the sidewall of his front-right tire, resulting in a pop-out. Because his Jeep wouldn’t engage a drive mode and was stuck in neutral, we first pulled him onto a flat patch using the recovery rope. After fixing the front tire, we discovered a partial pop-out on the right rear tire, which we reinflated. Thomas also shared that he had opted for 7.5-inch rims instead of 8.5-inch, which may have contributed to the pop-out tendency with his current tire size. Thank you to @J-P L, @Abdullah A., and everyone who jumped in to help—solid teamwork as always. Given we were close to the end of the drive and right by the track leading out, @Thomas54675 exited early to get his Jeep checked. He mentioned he’ll likely be switching to the 8.5-inch rims going forward. Final Stretch – Qudra Secret Dunes The rest of us continued into the Qudra Secret Dunes for the last 45 minutes or so. A great way to end the afternoon—fast, flowing, fun. Judging from your comments and your passengers’ feedback, I think we all enjoyed that final section. Roles & Acknowledgements A big thank you to: @J-P L – Support (Centre Forward) @christian – Second Lead @frederic demolder – Sweep Excellent work keeping the convoy smooth, safe, and coordinated. Also, thank you to everyone who already shared positive feedback posts on the forum—much appreciated and great to see. Closing Glad to hear so many of you—and your passengers—enjoyed the drive. Wishing you all a fantastic weekend ahead, and looking forward to seeing you in the sand again soon.

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.