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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 with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programmable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 7:00 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: 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 - 6 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 below Calendar

Thank you all for joining the drive today. It was a new itinerary for me, and I quite enjoyed it. The first portion, despite many tracks, was offering a nice warm-up with the wide open dunes, and nice views of the morning mist view the rising sunlight. Coming back in the East direction was not the best, with the many bushes and small technical dunes but a bit of practice doesn't hurt, and we were rewarded with a high dune where we could play and try different routes to reach to the top. Crossing the sabkha to the South, we reached the next cordon of dunes to practice a few criss-crossing (climbing the dune sideways, driving on the ridge, and crossing to the other side). After the break, we we turned our direction to the South-West, finding our ways through bushes areas, but staying inside the higher dunes, we could find nice clean ridges and small bowls to loop around. A few adventures to spice the route (a pop-out efficiently sorted by the support team, and more unusual, a desert mouse finding shade below a stuck car. Even once the car was released and reversing to find a flat spot, the mouse was running after it to keep its shade !). Last thrilling moment before ending the drive with a high climb and a daunting crossing into the slip face to reach a sable sand elbow on the way down. Congratulations to all, this was clearly a Fewbie Plus move and everyone went through without blinking ! Then we reached the exit point, close to an amazing forest, 20km long, framed with high walls in the middle of the desert ! Thank you @Mark B for the 2nd Lead and support, @Andrei S in the middle and @Jose Luis Campos at the back were keeping the convoy together. @Humi @Soap @Thomas54675 @Zahid Sharif @Danie @Yury.bel thank you for your focus on your driving, and an excellent team spirit!

Dear Desert Drivers @Mark B @Humi @Thomas54675 @Soap @Andrei S @Zahid Sharif @Danie @Yury.bel @Jose Luis Campos For tomorrow morning, Meeting at 6:45 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/hedVEfTP2YJaw7B67 The convoy order will be We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5. Please consider that the exit point might be far from any petrol station and plan accordingly. Enjoy the evening, have a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning !

Hi Andrei The tentative exit point is here https://maps.app.goo.gl/WNvVVxrQhuyK9Tiz9 Please every one note that it still relatively far from any petrol station. Please make sure you have a compressor in working order, and sufficient fuel at the start of the drive. There is a petrol station at the starting point itself, if you want to be on the safe side.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION We request every member that 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 Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 29 November 2025, Saturday Meeting time: 6:45 AM - Sharp Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hedVEfTP2YJaw7B67 Approximate finish time: 11:00 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. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 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 - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 all for joining the drive this morning. I appreciate everyone being on time and motivated for an early start. The initial section on the Sweihan side, while containing many tracks, still provided good practice for tackling high dunes. The long ridges that followed were enjoyable, though we ended up running in parallel convoys across the dune lines. After our break, @Mark B took the lead with impressive commitment. He successfully increased the pace, navigating us through the large open dunes toward Nagra for some climbs and side slopes. We continued East, skillfully avoiding bushes, almost reaching the exit track. Mark stepped up the level with a great selection of lines, and everyone followed with excellent focus and concentration. Well done, @Mark B, on leading your first full convoy! Since we still had some time, we swapped roles again and went back in, crossing the sabkha to the next cordon of dunes where we finally found some beautiful virgin sand. A quick dive into the Ghafeteen Bowl and a relaxing cruise through the open dunes provided a perfect conclusion to the drive. Special thanks to @Gary F for expertly handling the sweep position. @Ash S.., @Herman G., and @Dinesh Kumar A you have all very well driven. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and I look forward to driving with you all again soon.

@Mark B @Ash S. @Herman G @Dinesh Kumar A @Gary F Last updates for tomorrow Meeting at 6:45 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/r5LPyKms6XuG5Un58 The convoy order will be We will use Carnity radio Channel 8. Enjoy the evening, have a good rest and see you tomorrow !

Good morning @Mark B @Ash S. @Herman G @Dinesh Kumar A @Gary F Thank you for signing up for the drive on tomorrow morning in Sweihan. You can expect a well paced drive, with high dunes and soft sand. It will be FB level, but we will have some high climbs, long ridges, and many opportunities to push the throttle. With the height of the dunes, and the higher speed we may have, you will have to be totally focused on your driving, and avoid fighting the gravity in any situation. In preparation for the drive, please check your car and be sure it is fit for a long desert drive. Remove unnecessary items from the trunk and rear seats area, and secure properly any loose item. We still have a few slots available, late joiners are welcome ! I will indicate the convoy order by the end of the day. Stay tuned !

DRIVE DESCRIPTION We request every member that 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 Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 15 November 2025, Saturday Meeting time: 6:45 AM - Sharp Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r5LPyKms6XuG5Un58 Approximate finish time: 10:45 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. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 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 - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

Nice series of pictures indeed. Thank you @Sviatoslav, @Luke K P, @Herman G, @Diego

Thank you all for joining the drive this morning. We started with a series of large, sweeping dunes that tested both driver control and vehicle power. With a bit of speed, we experienced the effect of gravity pulling us down the steep slopes, emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum. Careful throttle control and line selection were key to climbing the tall dunes without losing traction. The second part of the drive transitioned into more technical terrain, featuring smaller, sharper dunes and tighter routes that required precision and focus. Toward the end, we reached untouched, virgin dunes — smooth and unmarked, offering a sense of isolation and pure connection with the desert. Driving through these pristine sands was a rewarding conclusion to the journey. The Nahel Desert delivered an excellent off-road experience, combining the thrill of big dune climbs with the skillful navigation of technical terrain. The drive reinforced essential desert driving principles — momentum, control, and respect for the environment — making it both a learning experience and an unforgettable adventure. (partially written with Chatgpt, but is very well reflecting the drive !) Enjoy the rest of the weekend, and see you soon!

Dear Desert Drivers, Last updates for tomorrow morning Meeting at 06:30 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/f8nSRBXb24ryGTvm8 The convoy order will be We will use Carnity radio Channel 5. Please check your car before the drive, remove any unnecessary items from the passengers and trunk areas, and make sure you have sufficient fuel at the start of the drive. Enjoy the evening, have a good rest and see you tomorrow morning.

Yes sure. Adding you both @Pavito Al and @Diego

I will join directly at the gathering point.

Noted @Pavito Al, thank you for informing me in advance. See you next time hopefully

@MarkH and @Pavito Al, thank you for the introduction, and welcome to Carnity. Looking forward to meeting you on Saturday ! I will indicate the convoy order and last details for the drive tomorrow by the end of the afternoon. Please ensure that your radio is programmed in advance with the 10 Carnity frequencies. It will facilitate communications if we have to change channel during the drive. you can refer to the post with the link below if required Carnity Two-way Radio Frequencies

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 with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programmable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 6:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f8nSRBXb24ryGTvm8 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 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 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 6 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 below calendar

Thank you all for joining me this morning. Finally the weather starts to be nice, and it was a pleasure to start with open windows, gently strolling through the dunes with the morning light. Starting was easy but soon we hit the first challenge of the day, with a steep climb with little space for momentum, soft sand on the top, and a sharp edge to cross. 2 cars got stuck on the top, good opportunity to learn where to shovel, (team work, thank you all !) and to talk through what might be challenging when crossing a dune without knowing what is behind. After this warm-up we had a nice flow through bigger dunes, including riding some of the ridges, with nice views of the desert and sabkha around. After the break, we reached a more technical portion, with hidden soft sand patches and narrow dunes. On a tricky crossing, @Lazy Frog was missing a bit of momentum and was dragged into a small bowl with steep edges. A bit of a scary moment as the car was stopped with a steep angle, but again, an opportunity to learn how to recover. As the angle was increasing during shoveling and a first attempt, we secured the car with a strap to another car above, and with a combination of shoveling, and using the capabilities of the FJ (and its driver of course), he got out of the trap. We still had enough time to enter the Ghafeteen bowl and circle around, experiencing the steep descent, and we reached back to our entry point, with a last run at higher pace through the open dunes. Very well done everyone @Lazy Frog, @Aringga, @Menon Arun, @Walter Palk, our NB squad, @Ozgu and @Theo Prado and @Dan S went through the challenges as experienced drivers, with a special thank for my second lead @Theo Prado adjusting my lines when needed. Big thanks also to @Rob S and @Vanessa8580 supporting the drive and providing guidance as required.

Dear Desert Drivers @Theo Prado @Lazy Frog @Aringga @Menon Arun @Walter Palk @Ozgu @Dan S @Vanessa8580 @Rob S Last updates for tomorrow Meeting 6:30 AM at https://maps.app.goo.gl/LHbFHb1WQUtA55kV7 Take a bit of margin as it might be foggy in the morning. In case there is fog on the route, take your time, drive carefully, and observe the reduced speed limit in Abu Dhabi. My mobile if you need it is 05 88 62 09 42. The convoy order will be We will use Carnity radio Channel 5. Enjoy the evening, have a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning !

Dear Desert Drivers @Theo Prado @Lazy Frog @Aringga @Menon Arun @Walter Palk @Ozgu @Dan S Before the drive tomorrow, please make sure your car is ready for the outdoors, and remove unnecessary items from the back seat and trunk areas. Please take the time also to program your radio to the 10 Carnity Frequences if not done already. You can find guidance here if needed. I will indicate by the end of the day the final list and convoy order. Stay tuned ! Please check your route to reach the meeting point. Coming from Nahel on the E95, about 300m before the final location, you will see a road to your right, with a sign "...Holiday Camp..." Take that road. It is closed by a fence. Reach slowly to the fence, it will open by itself. Then continue until you see the other cars.

We have a few slots available for this Newbie Drive Saturday morning. Yes it is in Abu Dhabi, but maximum 1h15 min from Dubai. If you want to join, or switch from the drive of @Davie Smooth_Operator, it is a nice opportunity to discover a beautiful desert area, and to navigate through bigger dunes in a smaller group.