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Why 42nd Gulf News Fun Drive was a ride to success

Off-roaders, sponsors, volunteers combined efforts to ensure a delight in the desert

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GWM TANK SUVs at the Gulf News Fun Drive in February in Tilal Swaihan

Gulf News Fun Drive 2024: A drive etched in memory

The mood was buoyant at the Gulf News Fun Drive in Tilal Swaihan

Gulf News Fun Drive 2024: A drive etched in memory

GN Fun Drive: Participants take away fond memories

Families and friends enjoy ‘Tilal Swaihan Experience’ and camp site events over weekend

GWM TANK SUVs at the Gulf News Fun Drive

Gulf News Fun Drive: Tilal Swaihan Experience

Hundreds of off-road buffs took part in the Gulf News Fun Drive

A Tank SUV lead the pack. The Gulf News Fun Drive is a 142 km route and has been designed as a loop. The start and finish of the Drive is the same location as the Tilal Swaihan camp site.

See: Desert adventurers conquer the dunes at Fun Drive

Participants put their vehicles to test at the 42nd Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive

Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive 2024: ‘Tilal Swaihan Experience’ in pictures

Learning to navigate the desert with fresh tyre tracks

Why seasoned marshal Saadudin Ahmad is a constant fixture at the desert drive

Saadudin Ahmad has not missed the Fun Drive since 2009.

A great off-road drive for beginners and experts

Avid off-roader Saud Ali AlMatrooshi says he never likes to miss the Fun Drive

Saud Ali AlMatrooshi takes part in the Fun Drive with a big group of family and friends.

Fun Drive Control Room: Monitoring punters’ every move

Team of marshals and volunteers keep watch as participants hit the dunes

The team at the control room is in constant touch with marshals on duty to help participants of the Fun Drive.

Fun Drive: How to wind down after a thrilling drive

Roshanara Sait lines up an evening of fun for people of all ages at campsite

Event manager Roshanara Sait has been a part of the Gulf News Fun Drive for more than 25 years, first looking after safety and now entertainment.

Fun Drive: Pilot became youngest marshal at 18

Yacoub Mohammad has been a familiar face at the desert drive since 1992

A retired Emirates pilot, Yacoub Mohammed has been a marshal at the Fun Drive every year since 1992.

Fun Drive: Passion for the desert became his business

Oommen Jacob says the desert drive is a family affair he looks forward to every year

Oommen Jacob has been taking part in the Gulf News Fun Drive since 2001.

Desert calling: Fun Drive sparks off-roading passion

Rajkumar Pancholia describes how first Fun Drive stirred life-long passion for the desert

Rajkumar Pancholia is a regular at the Gulf News Fun Drive since its inception in 1986.

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