UAE Desert Raid
FROM OCTOBER 2025 TO APRIL 2026
THE Desert Raid
Since 2022, a passionate community of cross-country riders has come together for the exhilarating, full-day & multi-day community-rally-raid-fun-ride aka ' Desert Rally Raid' rides across the UAE. These once-a-month adventures, organized by Karl.E, have grown in popularity, often attracting over 15 riders eager to push their limits and explore the stunning off-road terrain. With Karl.E's commitment to planning these rides for everyone, you can expect even more exciting opportunities to experience the UAE's breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're looking for a challenge or the camaraderie of fellow dirt bike enthusiasts, these rides offer something special. Be sure to check out our videos and gallery to see more of these epic off-road adventures!
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About the desert raid
The Desert Raid is a friendly none competitive local community of riders that welcomes tourists and international visitors alike riding across the country on full-day and sometimes multiple-day bike tours. Tackling big sand dunes in the mighty UAE desert and on occasion, we cross river beds, mountain pass trails and beaches.
Next Program - 2025 Desert Raids
Saturday 20th December 2025
Members: AED 100 Payment Link
None Members AED 250 Payment Link
Bike Return package AED 200 Payment Link
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🏜️ Desert Rally Raid – Paid Participation Information This Raid is a paid participation event designed for riders who want to experience the UAE desert in true rally style. You can find booking and participation details on the official booking page or by visiting Patreon.com/WhatAdventures 💥 Why Join as a Member? Become a Desert Raid Tier #1 Member of What Adventures by KarlEvlogs for a small fee. Membership gives you priority access and reduced rates on all upcoming Desert Raids, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes content and keeps us going with organising these tours for the community. 🏁 Member Benefits: Access to the Members Area and Patreon-exclusive videos, including uncut long-form ride footage and behind-the-scenes stories. Reduced participation fees for all future Desert Raids. Priority registration for limited-slot rides. Access to new monthly content and ride updates. Option to cancel anytime, no long-term commitment. Discounts on riding merch purchases in select nationwide stores. It works out better to be a member, you pay less and get more every month. 🧰 What’s Included in the Raid We’ve upgraded the Desert Raid experience with more structure and support than ever before: Lead rider and dedicated sweeper to manage and assist larger groups. Official Desert Raid support vehicle for minor repairs, and recovery. Fuel stops planned along the route, just ride, we handle the rest. ⚙️ How to Join Visit Patreon.com/WhatAdventures Select the Desert Raid membership. Complete your subscription setup. You’ll receive access to the Members Area and updates for upcoming Raids.
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Meeting point
📍https://bit.ly/MotoZonePin
We will all be meeting at the MotoZone Dubai Complex on the Al Ain road. Some riders already have their bike stored at there and will be ready waiting to ride.
150-190kl
The Route
Dubai to Fujairah
Once we have left MotoZone Dubai, we will head to Fossil Rock to refuel and a quick snack. We will be stopping at certain points on the route for a short rest and refuel, then heading up through the Ras Al Khaimah dunes and over east to the Haja Mountains and through to the east coast beach in Fujairah
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Included
✅ Tour guide to lead you on the Raid along with support for sweeping slower riders and breakdowns.
✅ Video and photo documentation and behind-the-scenes video available online for you to replay the memories.
Packages
Packages
Layolty Members Desert Raid Package - 100dhs
▹Raid Entry
▹Tour Guide
▹Camp Out
▹Support Vehicle (subject to number of riders)
▹Return bike Option only +150dhs)
▹Video footage of the entire Raid
Non-Members Desert Raid Package - 250dhs
▹Raid Entry
▹Tour Guide
▹Camp Out
▹Support Vehicle (subject to the number of riders)
Bike Return Option 200dhs
▹Bike Return to Motozone Dubai
Please note:
• If you don't have someone at the end point to take you back, a taxi, shared ride or bike transport can be arranged at your own expense.
• For camping out, please bring your own gear, and the support vehicle will bring it to meet us. Otherwise, you can bring friends or family, and they can bring it
• Hotel bookings available at nearby resorts on request
Join Other Tours
Want more riding adventures in the U.A.E check out other unique riding trails
Join the growing community of riders in the UAE for an extremely affordable cross-country ride through the rolling dunes and rocky single trails
Join Karl or one of his highly recommended enduro tour guides on the UAE's best mountain trails. We have mapped out all trails to fit all riding skill levels.
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FAQ
🟡 What is included in the Desert Raid? ✔️ We will provide your guides to suit all levels of riders from intermediate and up ✔️ Full length uncut video documentation and photo gallery for all subscription members plus behind the scenes video and other What Adventures by Karlevlogs benefits. Full details listed in your subscription plan ✔️ Pre planned rest stops. ✔️ Specially designed routes across country so that you get your fill of riding Support vehicles for recovery, repairs and transport subject to amount of riders ✔️ Final destination area for camp fire chill out at the end. ✔️ Bikes transported back to the start point by our support vehicle and trailers. limited spots only
🟡 What is not covered in the package and extra? ✔️ Beer and drinks. Bring your own or you can buy from us. Usual house beverage package ✔️ Spare parts for repairs such as inner tubes for punctures ✔️ Food and is at your own expense and desire. This includes breakfast stops and camping at the end. Breakfast is typically 60 UAE dhs per head for food and coffee or smoothie ✔️ Camping equipment. Bring your own.
🟡 Do I need to subscribe as a member to join? ✔️ Yes, everyone needs to join up to What Adventures members subscription plan to join the Desert Raid. ✔️ It is a paid monthly subscription plan but you can cancel it any time if you wish ✔️ Some people join just for the Desert raid and some people stay subscribed to access new behind the scenes video content and online workshops every month ✔️ You also get other benefits such discount vouchers for riding gear stores at Old Timer in Motor City
🟡 How can I get my bike back the other end? ✔️ We have transportation for Desert raid participants and spaces are subject to availability ✔️ We will bring your bike back for storage to MZ ready for your next ride. ✔️ Limited to 6 bikes only so get your booking request in asap.
🟡 What if I don't have my own bike or a friend is visiting and need to rent a bike? ✔️ We have bike rentals available with full protective gear our Desert Raids. ✔️ You will need to contact us in advance for booking rentals.
🟡 What happens if my bike brakes down? ✔️ We have support vehicles following us all the way. Your bike can be fixed for minor repairs such as flat tires or recovery for major. Parts not included in the entry fee and must be paid extra.
🟡 What happens at the end? ✔️ A lot of riders usually stay and camp with us. We welcome it and its good fun as group. ✔️ There is a camp site that we pre plan and you can meet your family or friends at the end point for camping ✔️ Some riders prefer to return home same day but chill with us at the camp for a few hours before leaving. For those that want to leave back for Dubai the same day can have their bike transported back and return with it or have family, friends or drivers pick them up. ✔️ Some people book in to the nearest hotel and return back to Dubai at their own leasure.
🟡 What can I expect on the Desert Raid? ✔️ You’ll have to join to find out ✔️ Lot of fun and comradery
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