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Dubai tips?
Hi,
We're going to be in Dubai for a week from 8th Aug. Just wondering if anyone can point us in the direction of a good 4wd rental place and/or fancies a trip out into the desert - or just a beer. Any ideas? Cheers, Nick. ------------------ Nick Taylor www.exerro.com ------------------ 1996 BMW F650 1996 300 TDi 90 1997 NAS D90 ST #685 1998 Camel Trophy 110 CT47 |
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Nick post the same question on this forum, its UAE based, they should be able to point you in the right direction. Put a message out for Streaky, Sharky, Tim Ansell or Desert Dog, they are the blokes you were talking to on Sat night who live out there. Are you going to the CTOC Auction in Aug. Col Campbell |
For an excellent and demanding self-drive desert safari I would recommend www.offroademirates.com. The Scot who runs it is fairly rough and ready but is very capable and knows the area (UAE) extremely well. You will need to have driven in the desert beforehand though or else have someone in the car who has and can give you some pointers!
The usual deal is that you rent a standard 4x4 from a local rental outfit (V6 or V8 petrol Land Cruiser - he will recommend the company) and he brings the necessary kit. I did a Liwa expedition with him and the dune driving is frankly mind-blowing and on a par with the Ubari in Libya or Sossus Vlei in Namibia! You'll also see gazelle out there which makes a change from the Sahara. The UAE is not cheap and the the above will cost you but the memory will be burned into your consciousness! Alternatively if you want a backseat ride you can book a standard "night out in the desert" through your hotel which will normally include some exciting desert driving. |
Thanks guys. I'll let you know how we get on.
Col, I got there mobile numbers before we had too many beers, so hopefully we'll be able to hookup, and have too many beers! Cheers, Nick. ------------------ Nick Taylor www.exerro.com ------------------ 1996 BMW F650 1996 300 TDi 90 1997 NAS D90 ST #685 1998 Camel Trophy 110 CT47 |
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