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How good was the sand quality today!? We had fresh lines over most of Salamat today, big climbs in hot soft sand, linking ridges, looping bowls all at a fast pace. We gave the cars a rest a few times to cool down and always jumped back into it 💪💪 We had a rest to watch @Zed convoy take some loops at the yahar bowl before pushing on to the big 360 bowl with views of the airport. At around the two hour mark, we had to exit the drive early due to issues with the lead (but not any of the cars! I had to stop at every ADNOC on the way home 😅😩) Everyone drove really well, and handle the heat and soft big terrain with ease. I hope you all enjoyed the lines and had a great Sunday. See you again soon. @Sam Selim @Diego @Zsolt @Cristian

Happy Saturday. RSVP is closed. Short convoy tomorrow which should mean we can go fast and smooth. 💪😎👍 Convoy order attached. CH 8. See you at 6:30 ready to go before it heats up too much. @Sam Selim @Diego @Hani crest king @Zsolt @Cristian @Glenn W

Need a quick mid-week night drive? Happy to drive out to Khatim Interested in having a nice sit down tea/coffee before inflating and heading home? If you answered yes to these questions, have I got the drive for you! We will be doing a short blast (2.5 hours max) around Al Khatim on Wednesday night. After this weekend wind storms the desert has been restored, minimal tyre tracks, sharp ridges, and soft cover. We will do a fast FB+ drive focusing on enjoying the momentary dune refresh. Don't forget your chair, and something to drink, as we will stop for a mandatory 30 minute coffee break somewhere before the exit. 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 Meeting time: 20:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sPyDZjc5TYMDyNs99 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: 22:30 (10:30pm) P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 8 cars only. RSVP will close on Wednesday - 17:00. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once someone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP 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 RSVP:

DRIVE DESCRIPTION This drive will take us into the long range dunes of Fayah, just north of the sabkha, where the terrain opens up into fast, flowing ridges and beautifully linked dune systems. The focus for this session will be ridge riding, controlled momentum, and linking criss-crosses while staying high on the dunes. Expect long sweeping climbs, technical transitions from slipface to hardpack and back, with plenty of opportunities to read the sand, choose your line, and keep the convoy moving smoothly across the crests. This is an IM level drive, so drivers should be confident with ridge riding, side-sloping, criss-crossing, and maintaining momentum through longer dune chains. The aim is not just to cross the terrain, but to ride it properly — ultimate goal is to flatten the ridges of every single one of Fayah’s long range dunes. We will avoid unnecessary technical traps where possible, but the pace and terrain will require focus, quick decision-making, and good convoy discipline. Expect a proper dune bashing session with great flow, big views, and plenty of ridge action. Dont forget your 360 camera! 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: Intermediate and above Meeting time: 06:30 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2XTqgYD2ajZiyqQH8 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 5 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12:00. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once someone 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 RSVP HERE BELOW

The Fayah coffee club night drive turned into one of those memorable desert evenings where the events between the dunes ended up being just as good as the driving itself. The convoy settled into the night beautifully, with headlights stretching across the dunes and the cool evening air making for perfect driving conditions. The pace was relaxed and flowing, matching the social spirit of the drive, as we carved our way through the quieter technical sections around Fayah under the night sky. Not too far into the route, I managed to earn the honour of the evening’s first stuck — impressively achieved on completely flat ground. 😎 A bit of 4L and some persistant blip blip of the gas got me free. A little later, @Aser reported a slow deflation. After stopping to investigate properly under the lights, we discovered the cause was a puncture, meaning a full wheel change was needed right there in the desert. The convoy gathered around, recovery lights came out, and the usual teamwork kicked in as the tyre swap was handled smoothly. Not long after getting moving again, @Jose Luis Campos experienced a popout. Initially it looked like a simple reseat job, but after a closer inspection, the issue turned out to be a broken tyre stem valve, forcing yet another wheel change for the evening. By this point, the drive had officially evolved into a mechanical masterclass disguised as a coffee run. How and where to place jacks, how to use and set a torque wrench, discussions on multiple lugs sizes... thanks @Ash S. and @ChrisW for all the tools With the convoy already stopped and no more spare wheels, we decided it was the perfect moment to pause for coffee. What followed was easily one of the best parts of the night — a relaxed desert gathering under the stars, warm drinks, chocolates being shared around, and plenty of laughs while surrounded by silence of the desert. After the repairs, coffee, and good conversation, we wrapped up the evening with a calm cruise toward the exit, ending a fantastic night filled with teamwork, good humour, and the kind of moments that make desert drives memorable long after the tracks disappear from the sand. Was a nice way to break up the week, and look forward to see you all on the next night coffee run! Cheers! @Jose Luis Campos @Jerzi @Riyad @_Piotr_ @ChrisW @Ash S. @Zsolt @Aser ps! dont forget to upload any pics to the gallery! https://carnity.com/gallery/category/2570-wednesday-night-fewbie-desert-drive-coffee-club-al-fayah-abu-dhabi-06-may-2026/

No problem.. next time!

Next time @Infaz! Here is the convoy order. See you at 20:00.

hi @Riyad, looks like you have been bumped from waitlist into the convoy. see you tonight!

Good Morning! Looking forward to catching up with you all tonight for a nice cruise through fayah and some coffee/tea afterwards. If you cannot make it, please remove your RSVP. I will post the convoy order tonight at 5pm, and see you at 8pm deflated and ready for briefing. @Jose Luis Campos @Jerzi @_Piotr_ @Infaz @ChrisW @Yerem Davtyan @Ash S. @Zsolt @JC_E @Aser

@Diego 💪💪💪💪

Congrats @Diego Looking forward to seeing your blue beast out on some IM drives~!

Excellent work @Zsolt. Looking forward to lots more drives together

Makhoola delivered a proper Fewbie Plus playground Saturday morning — long flowing dunes, rhythm sections, and just enough technical spice to keep everyone sharp. The convoy held a strong pace throughout, covering nearly 60 km with minimal interruptions — a great sign of growing confidence and clean driving across the group. A few soft crest challenges from yours truely and side slope moments kept things interesting, but recoveries were quick, controlled, and well managed by the support team. Big thanks to @ChrisW for winching me out and @Sam Selim talking me off a side crest. @Aserand ChrisW dealt with one steep climb refusal quickly and got us moving fast. We had two technical issues towards the end with a transmission overheating after a lot of work in 4L, and a failed MAF sensor. Hopefully all quick fixes. Overall, a smooth, high-energy drive that really showcased progression from the convoy — linking dunes, holding momentum, and driving with intent. See you next time @Aser @ChrisW @Sam Selim @_Herman_ @Abdullah A. @Diego @lucas amat @Zsolt