Where Eagles Dare, Wadi Al Qor on Friday the 12th April 2013
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Wadi Al Qawr (Wadi Qor) is a long and wide wadi that for centuries served as a mountain passage connecting the Eastern Coast of the Arabic Peninsula with the inner lands. The route lost its importance only recently, when a number of new tarmac roads were built nearby, followed by the construction of the border wall with Oman. The wadi’s low bed is regularly scoured by winter floods, but in many places flat terraces run along the banks, well above the flood level. It was on these terraces that numerous ancient sites were found in 1980s. Extensive excavations were undertaken in Wadi Al Qawr from 1986 to 1989. They proved that the wadi has been occupied for at least five millenniums, which is evident through these rich archaeological discoveries. These include settlements, tombs, forts, old mosques and houses. The area continues to be populated and several villages on its upper banks are still inhabited. They are linked with a recently paved wadi road and most areas are now accessible with a saloon car.
We will, however, take the INTERESTING route where a 4WD is mandatory, the route will take us through a high Mountain pass before we descend back into the Wadi.We will have to cross a couple of UAE / Omani checkpoints on this route, Please carry ORIGINAL PASSPORTS for all Drivers AND Passengers With a VALID RESIDENCE VISA. Please do not bring any passengers on Visit Visa on this trip as they might be turned back from the exit point.
Day and date : Friday the 12th of April 2013
Drive Type : Open to all.
Meeting Point : Tawi Nazwa Shops.
Meeting Point Co-ordinates:Meeting Time : 09:45Hrs.
Drive Start: 10:00Hrs.
Drive Terrain: Tracks in Mountains & wadis.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours of drive, with Lunch at a high point overlooking some canyons.Checklist:-
a) Ensure your 4 x 4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
b) Compatible Radio.
c) Carry all necessary offroad gears and first aid.
d) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).
e) Carry some extra food stuff to share with others for BBQ.Please read the following and register for the drive:-
Equipments that one needs to carry for offroading
Rules Of The Trip
Dubai Offroaders – Disclaimer
Sounds very interesting, thanks Ahmad for organizing this. How many km for the total journey? My full tank can only run for 450 km.
Oh, feel safe now. Mine drinks diesel, I had problem to refuel it in Abu Dhabi, underwent a hard negotiation for 30dhs diesel at the end. Being told that a registration is needed for diesel vehicle.
quote DAVID::ymapplause: Extention to hatta pools…?? :yesss: :yesss:We can do an extension to Wadi Khamees or Hatta Pools as it is popularly called…time permitting.
Almost all cars are designed to yield about 500 Kms. on one full tank, and this figure could go up or down depending on one’s driving style. One full tank will be sufficient for this drive.
Stupid question – is there any dune driving on this as kids did not like the sideways dune driving and refuse to come if there are? Grateful if someone knows as I will have to arrange a sitter. Many thanks Shauna Johnston :ymdevil:
Shauna, this will be a mountain drive….no sand dunes and side sloping etc…. driving thru mud and rock particles reaching the top of a mountain for some beautiful photography session…
Cheers
Phew don’t tell husband but I didn’t like the sideways stuff either. Looking forward to Friday. Many thanks.
quote Skipbj:Phew don’t tell husband but I didn’t like the sideways stuff either. Looking forward to Friday. Many thanks.Dune Driving and side sloping is an acquired taste…and like most acquired tastes…it is addictive as well… I am sure the kids & you will start enjoying the dunes too…very soon!!!
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quote Ahmad Pervez:quote Skipbj:Phew don’t tell husband but I didn’t like the sideways stuff either. Looking forward to Friday. Many thanks.Dune Driving and side sloping is an acquired taste…and like most acquired tastes…it is addictive as well… I am sure the kids & you will start enjoying the dunes too…very soon!!!
🙂Hear! Hear! from a fellow “addict” 😀
Hi all…
Will have to miss out on this drive, as my car is undergoing repairs…
Confirmed, no “family event” this friday, so i’m free to go and join in :yesss: Thanks for organizing this exciting trip, really looking forward to it!! I can try my new shocks on the rocks 🙂 :drive:
Ahmed, what time do we come back to Dubai?
This sounds like a nice drive but I have some vehicle maintenance to do and it doesn’t look like it will get done this week, …………………………sadly 8-|
quote francis:Ahmed, what time do we come back to Dubai?Around Sunset…we should be back.
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