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Off-road
The Omani Coast and Wahiba
Last Part The Wadi lines through the Dhofar mountains from Mazyouna to the coast are deep, spectacular and deserted. We followed this part of Route 14, the Oman Empty Quarter to the coast road....
The Off-Roaders Corner
Name: Kaylie Thomson Nationality: New Zealand Occupation: Corporate Services Manager (Corporate Banking) Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2013 Tell us the background story of the car… My first...
How to 4×4 – #3
Basic Driving Instructions Last time we discussed the “preparation to get off-road” and this time we will give some very basic driving instructions. This article should just give you some ideas and...
The Off-Roaders Corner
Name: Laila Taha Nationality: Philippines & Egypt Occupation: Officer – Pilot Ground Training Support, Etihad Airways Vehicle: Dodge Durango, Limited, 2005 Tell us the background story of your...
The Off-Roaders Corner
Name: Ali Asgar Rokadia Nationality: Indian Occupation: Entrepreneur Vehicle: Toyota FJ Cruiser TRD Edition Tell us the background story of the car… For every off-roader, there is a quest to find a...
Dubai Offroaders GPS Challenge
One-day event that tests driving and navigational expertise of experienced and seasoned off-road drivers The Dubai Offroaders GPS Challenge in its third chapter saw extensive participation from...
A Year in Oman
My first big trip in Oman was in February to the Umm As Sameem – the sandstorm edition. There was bad weather forecast but having crossed the border and paid for visas everyone was still keen to...
Through the Empty Quarter to the World’s Highest Dune
Part 1 As far as mountaineering expeditions go, the world's tallest sand dune is merely a pimple. The summit of the dune, found in the Ramlat Jadilah desert of western Oman, is 455m; not Earth...
Off-road 101 – #2 Before Leaving the Road
After covering in the November issue how to prepare and what essentials to take with you, we will now leave the tarmac and get the first taste of off-roading. As mentioned before, the best way to...