All-level Drive Through Sweihan – Friday Dec 23rd, 2016
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Day and date: Friday December 23rd, 2016
Drive Type: All Level with multiple convoys
Meeting Point: Tawi As Sadd
Google maps users (just copy and paste in Google maps): https://goo.gl/maps/QT7VcCDRvgu
GPS users: 24°12’46.9″N 55°30’12.7″E
Meeting Time: 1100
Drive Start: 1130
Drive End: 1800
Duration: ~6-7 hours
Drive Route: Tawi as Saad through Sweihan to Nahel via Sand Mountain
Drive Terrain: Lots of big soft sandy dunes with a few tracks here and thereLet’s go spray some sand in the big dunes of Sweihan.
Please note the estimated route is approximately 50 km so it is imperative to have a full tank when arriving at the meeting point.
This is a long day drive so be sure to have enough food and drinks with you to keep you full and satisfied.
Also please note there are very limited shops for food and drinks so please come with all of your provisions already packed.
The last petrol station near the meeting point is the As Saad ADNOC: https://goo.gl/maps/cqmSFdwhDVq
The Nahel ADNOC is our intended exit: https://goo.gl/maps/GjR7bJiDEqJ2
The meeting point is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours from Dubai so it is important to plan to travel accordingly.
See you in the dunes :yesss:
Checklist:
a) Keep your emergency contact info at vehicle dashboard.
b) Carry air compressor with you and ensure it’s in working condition.
c) Ensure your 4×4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
d) Compatible Radio is a must.
e) Carry all necessary off-road gear / recovery equipment in good working condition.
f) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).
Please note this is a long-day drive with meeting time at 11am.
One of the best place for the drive before end of the year! :yesss:
I am in ^_^… drive safe guys 🙂
Couldn’t get better gift for Christmas.
See you there guys.
Thanks Matt.
Great ride to prepare Christmas. I love this place. I am in.
Guess who’s coming (and probably fashionably late)? :drive:
In!!
Confirm that I’m in! Just have collected my car from garage after some modifications on rare and front bumpers 🙂 As well I got a deflator, a rope, a shovel and a flag!!! So a bit better prepared for my second drive 😉 But… I still didn’t manage to buy radio 🙁 Maybe anyone has two to give me for a day please?
Confirmed, See you all,
Won’t be able to join this time :(( . Got some family commitments this week. See you guys next week.
Cheers
I’m getting a 2″ lift done for my wrangler from the agency, will be there for the next Friday. Drive safe guys! – Jai
quote stepanenko.milla:Confirm that I’m in! Just have collected my car from garage after some modifications on rare and front bumpers 🙂 As well I got a deflator, a rope, a shovel and a flag!!! So a bit better prepared for my second drive 😉 But… I still didn’t manage to buy radio 🙁 Maybe anyone has two to give me for a day please?I’m sure someone will be having a spare radio. But I strongly suggest you to get it for your next drive.
See you on sands :drive:
i will try my level best to join tomorrow’s :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive:
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