Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive 2022: ‘Tilal Swaihan Experience’ in pictures

The Nissan stand at Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive — Tilal Swaihan experience on March 5. Abdul Hamid Ahmed, Gulf News CEO and Editor-in-Chief said: ”I would like to thank Nissan, Al Masaood Automobiles LLC and Arabian Automobiles Company for supporting the Gulf News Fun Drive."

Fire jugglers in action on stage at campsite.

Dancer performs belly dance on stage.

Participants during the The 40th edition of Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive, 'Tilal Swaihan Experience'.

Participants driving past camels during the The 40th edition of Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive, 'Tilal Swaihan Experience'.

Participants pass by camels after 5th check point.

Marshall's help participants who are stuck in desert at Gulf News OverNighter Fun Drive 2022 at Tilal Swaihan. 5th March 2022. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

Participants at Gulf News OverNighter Fun Drive 2022 at Tilal Swaihan.

Participants at Gulf News OverNighter Fun Drive 2022 at Tilal Swaihan.

Participants at Gulf News OverNighter Fun Drive 2022 at Tilal Swaihan.

Participants play on the dunes.

Marshall's help participants who are stuck in desert at Gulf News OverNighter Fun Drive 2022 at Tilal Swaihan. 5th March 2022. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

Participants at Gulf News OverNighter Fun Drive 2022 at Tilal Swaihan.

Up close and front ! As we drive along

Participants play on the dunes.

Participants at Gulf News OverNighter Fun Drive 2022 at Tilal Swaihan.

Gulf News volunteers at Check point 3

No sweat. Emirati national Mohammed has experienced a tyre coming out of the rim but the rescuers were quick to the rescue and he is now back in action.

A meeting of their own! Vehicles gather on the dunes.

Participants at the starting point of the Gulf News Fun Drive.

Abdul Hamid Ahmed, CEO and Editor in Chief, Al Nisr publishing and Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, CEO, ADNEC, during the Gulf News Fun Drive Flag Off

Satish and Arjun setting up the flag on top of their car. The flag serves as a warning to the vehicle behind, especially while crossing the dunes.

Participants after collecting water cases provided by Aqua De Fonte and Goody bags by Castrol at Gulf News OverNighter Fun Drive 2022 at Tilal Swaihan.

Marshall’s collecting water cases provided by Aqua De Fonte and Goody bags by Castrol.

Meet Chef Hamdan, assistant director of culinary and Chef Philip, executive Chef, Capital Hospitaliy ADNEC - the men behind the culinary delights over two days of the Gulf News Fun Drive.

Participants collecting water cases provided by Aqua De Fonte and Goody bags by Castrol at Gulf News OverNighter Fun Drive 2022 at Tilal Swaihan.

Early ‘birds’ catch early breakfast. A sumptuous breakfast is being served before Gulf News Fun Drive participants get their vehicles ready for a whole day of desert adventure.

Participants having a lavish breakfast during the The 40th edition of Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive, 'Tilal Swaihan Experience'.

Participants check in for the 40th edition of Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive.