@ahmad-pervez
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Good Morning,
We will leave Salalah on the 26th on our return journey to Dubai.
On the night of the 26/27 August, we can break the journey either at Nizwa or at Muscat, to keep it easy and safe.
The distance from Salalah to Nizwa is around 875 km. which will require 9 hours of driving with Lunch breaks etc.
The distance from Salalah to Muscat is 1,000 Km., which can be covered in about 10 Hrs. of easy driving.
The driving distance from both Nizwa/ Muscat to Dubai is similar, requiring about 4Hrs. 30 mins. of driving with 30-60 mins. required for border crossing.
The exit from UAE is drive-through and very fast if one already has the Oman Visa in hand.
The exit from Oman, on the way back, takes longer and requires a visit to the immigration building on the border.
I have left the option of the 26/27th night open as Room availability is not a major issue at either Nizwa or Muscat and we can decide with common consensus if we want to break the journey at Nizwa or Muscat.
The fact of the matter is that, depending upon our Nationality, most of us WILL need an Omani Visa, even if we are eligible for Visa on arrival.
Everyone first and foremost
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE PASSPORT IS VALID FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS.The Visa has to be applied for on the Royal Oman Police website,
https://evisa.rop.gov.om/visa-eligibilityOne can just apply online and pay and the Visa is typically approved and emailed, in a few hours.
There is an exit fee of AED35.00 for each person when exiting.
The Visa on arrival is free of charge for UAE residents, at the border but one may have to wait for some time, in case of queues as well as for approval.
I personally prefer to apply online and have the Visa in hand, prior to the date of the visit, to eliminate this waiting period, at the border.Those who are going to sponsor their family members have to first apply for and get their own Visa under 29A, from the Royal Oman Police website.
There is a charge of OR 5.00, when applying online.The visa will typically be approved within a few hours and the applicant will receive an email confirmation.
Once the main applicant’s Visa is approved, it can be downloaded from the ROP (Royal Oman Police) website.One can then apply for the other family members online, under section 29B.
The main applicant’s approved Visa copy will have to be uploaded online, while applying for the family Visa.
Very obvious.
The vehicle needs some TLC
It is a Toyota but it still needs to be looked after and get its periodic maintenance.
quote anilberry post_id=51151 time=1614521718 user_id=9251:Hi, I would like to join for this Drive.
ThanksAbsolutely welcome!!!
Congratulations and welcome!!!
The link to register your team members for the DO GPS Challenge, is as follows
https://dubai-offroaders-mughamarat-alturuq-alwaera-camping-organizing.zbni.co/
We are resuming the Whatsapp group method for communication and you will have the complete details on your Whatsapp soon.
quote Eric7dad post_id=50953 time=1608131722 user_id=26720:first timer here! i look forward to attending this drive – just clicked on the attend button. See you all there!Welcome Eric,
Looking forward to driving with you, this Friday afternoon.
quote Mskalil89 post_id=50947 time=1607950751 user_id=26402:I clicked “Attend” hope i get a spot, status is pending now.Approved.
quote Wolle post_id=50863 time=1606449674 user_id=26651:Good morning, I also booked the western hotel for one night. Will we get some more details soon, such as the necessary covid test and so forth?
Looking forward to our drive in Liwa!
Best regards
WollePlease refer to Simon’s post dated 15th November.
quote BHAVIN SAGAR” post_id=50850 time=1606072935 user_id=26704:Hello, I would like to join the drive on the 27th.Just click on the attend button on the top right of the page, to apply to participate.
quote Habib post_id=50832 time=1605672563 user_id=26695:Can i know what does compatible radio means.
Also could i know the meeting point location by whatup.
Thanks
0521000138PLEASE ADD +971 56 787 5782 AS A CONTACT, ON YOUR MOBILE NUMBER REGISTERED WITH DUBAI OFFROADERS, TO BE ABLE TO RECEIVE ALL BROADCASTED MESSAGES FOR THE DRIVE
quote Scousep post_id=50827 time=1605462443 user_id=26571:Yes correct tests are needed on the 4th day after entering. So if we arrive on the 2nd Dec (with results gained within the prior 48 hours) a new test is needed on the 5th Dec.This is from the Khaleej time last week – https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-pandemic/coronavirus-new-requirements-for-entering-abu-dhabi-announced
Starting Sunday, November 8, all UAE citizens and expats, including returning Abu Dhabi residents, must enter the emirate within 48 hours of receiving a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or diffractive phase interferometry (DPI) laser test result.
Residents and visitors will need to undergo additional tests in the emirate based on their period of stay.
If they stay on for more than four days, they must mandatorily take a PCR test on the fourth day. The day of arrival is counted as the first day. If they stay for more than eight days, they must take another PCR test on the eighth day.
The new requirements nullify the earlier rule announced on September 4, where a mandatory PCR test had to be taken on the sixth day.Thanks,
That is clear, now.
quote Scousep post_id=50818 time=1605302050 user_id=26571:Re covid test, I will get a PCR test two days before.The test is required every 4 days, if done in advance.
