Online registration for 42nd Fun Drive opens
TILAL SWAIHAN ROUTE OFFERS LOTS OF THRILLS TO EXCITE BOTH FIRST-TIMERS AND VETERANS
Online registration for the 42nd Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive — the Tilal Swaihan Experience — is open. The Fun Drive will be held on February 10 (Saturday) and February 11 (Sunday). Online registration opens from 9am today.
Off-roaders interested in participating in the annual event can only register online at www.gnfundrive.com. Bookings are subject to confirmation and preference will be given to Gulf News subscribers. Payment will be refunded if the entry is not accepted.
The entry fee is Dh500 per adult (including VAT) and Dh210 per child under 12 (including VAT). Children under four can join for free.
Tilal Swaihan route
The 2024 Fun Drive at Tilal Swaihan will be in a loop format whereby the start and end of the route will be at the same location. The route designed by John Spiller, route director for the Fun Drive promises a mix of dunes, hills and wadis.
Spiller said: “There is something for everyone. First timers will also be able to complete the route without a problem.”
First timers will also be able to complete the route without a problem There are however ‘extra fun’ sections for the experts just to add to the thrills and spills. These are totally optional routes designed for those who come with a little more experience on desert dunes than others.”
John Spiller | Route director
‘Extra fun’ sections
Spiller added: “There are however ‘extra fun’ sections for the experts just to add to the thrills and spills. These are totally optional routes designed for those who come with a little more experience on desert dunes than others.”
38th year of event
The 2024 edition of the Gulf News Fun Drive is the 38th year the event is being held.
Considering two events were held in a year on some occasions, the number of editions the
News Fun Drive has been held is 42.
First Fun Drive in 1986
The first Fun Drive was a “day drive” back in 1986 and it was held on March 28.
Seventy five vehicles registered for the first event.
So far, Gulf News has conducted eight day drives, 30
overnighters, one Abu Dhabi Day Drive and three Friday Fun Drives, making this edition, the 42nd in series.
So what are you waiting for? Get yourself ready for another thrilling experience on the Tilal Sweihan desert dunes that is bound to leave your adrenaline pumping. There is plenty of fun to be had by family and friends.