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Exploring Umm Al Oash


Asif Hussain

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Time has come to explore Abu Dhabi's desert UMM AL OASH. This will be a long drive about 2:00+ hrs from Dubai via E311 before we reach there, and followed by another few kilometers to reach the bottom of huge set of dunes. This area offers huge massive dunes and bowls to play. Once on top they are fun to drive as all big dunes are inter-connected and offer broad ridge to ride. We will be targeting an specific section of dunes for which convey will move 35 to 40kms on dirt track before we attack those dunes.

When: 26th October, Friday 2018

Meeting Time: 12:30PM, and convoy will move sharp at 12:45PM 

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/qQZTTmnD7fD2 

(meeting point is near mosque, were we can perform Friday prayer and leave immediately) 

Please Note:  At meeting point there is no fuel station. The last fuel station is ADNOC Al Khatim (Abu Dhabi to Al Ain Highway) at below GPS coordinate:

Last Fuel Station:  https://goo.gl/maps/geGpKfBveSQ2  from this point (fuel station) we have to drive around 50 to 60kms to deflating point. It is recommended to carry extra fuel (20L of jerry can) 

Level of drive: Intermediate ++ (This drive is intermediate and above level ONLY so please signup on your off-road ranking)  
Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 10 inches of ground clearance.
Ensure your 4x4 is is in perfect condition and spare tyre in good condition.
Carry all off road gears, recovery equipment, radio and flag.
What to bring along: Snacks, quick meal, whatever you like with little extra to share, water, liquids, smiles, stories, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. 

Approximate finish time: 7:00 PM, 26th October, Friday 2018

RSVP the below calendar:

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Lovely set of dunes @Asif Hussain you found, looking forward to exploring them soon.

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Let's root for each other & watch each other grow.

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Dear all off-road club members, please RSVP to the level of drives according to your assigned off-road ranking. You can find your off-road ranking in your account profile.

Ranking is assigned based on number of drives you had attended in carnity off-road drives. Grading/Upgrades process is designed to allow members to learn and develop the skills required for a safe and enjoyable off-roading experience.

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Thank you all

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Thank you all for your support and safe exiting. Unfortunatly this incedent happen and the axel got broken at the begining of the area expoloring. But the experiance of you all and the proper mangement of the leader with well study for the area geography, helps for safe exiting. Thanks god tye car made it to the road and i kept driving it slowley and safley to home. Good news the car got fixed and ready for the next off roading. Again thanks for you all :)

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@NOOR OMAR Shukar Alhamdolillah all went well and glad to hear the ride is ready to take to the dunes again. It was a pleasure seeing you again and hope to see you more often.

@Asif Hussain thank you for posting such a wonderful drive in a beautiful area, apart from the one incident it was well planned and equally well executed.

@Gaurav bhai thank you for being you, keeping a cool and clam head and making all the right decisions. Making the best of the limited time we had in the area.

@skumar83 no drive is complete without you.thank you for being you, your infectious smile just lifts the spirit of the convoy.

@EmVarlet thank you for being inquisitive. Besides coming to a drive with loads of enthusiasm, you have some very good and engaging questions and I love explaining you those aspects as you are always willing to learn and develop yourself.

Thank you to all who rocked the Umm Al Oush drive.

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Thank you @Gaurav second lead, @NOOR OMAR third position, @EmVarlet fourth position, @skumar83 second sweep and @Rahimdad at sweep for joining the drive and for all your support.

We all met on time and drove like Daker Rally style around 20 to 30kms dirt track to the deflating point. After deflating and safety breifing we started exploring the dunes. Just after 15 to 30miniutes of drive we had a situation in noor's jeep. The right front axel u joint slipped out from its position and we had to find a safe exit which was a bit challenging for me because i wanted to stay in flat track as much as possible and we did it safely and exited without any issue. And @NOOR OMARdecided to go back home and we all contineued our drive.

We almost covered all the marked area and played climbing dunes, side sloping and ridge crossing. Time did not permit us to explore more and me got stuck which took 45mins to 1hour to recover from that sticky spot. Once recovered we had very little time to play and sun completely disspeared and we decided to exit. We found a nice plain land after exiting and relaxed there for 2hours counting stars, chit chat, space talk with our little knowledge and had our snaks and left home again with dakar rally style to the tarmac. We will definately post this area again for a hole day drive.

Once again thank you all for joining this drive.

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