Adventure and endless fun during KT Desert Drive 2020

This year's Khaleej Times Desert Drive presented by Trading Enterprises & Jeep was a thrilling event that gave participants an unforgettable outdoor experience.

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Mohammed Galadari, Co-Chairman of Galadari Brothers, flagging off the Khaleej Times Desert Drive 2020.
Mohammed Galadari, Co-Chairman of Galadari Brothers, flagging off the Khaleej Times Desert Drive 2020.
Participants checking in at 7am ahead of the KT Desert Drive.
Participants checking in at 7am ahead of the KT Desert Drive.
A full view of the flag-off area right before the drive.
A full view of the flag-off area right before the drive.
Cars line up from 8am in the flag-off area.
Cars line up from 8am in the flag-off area.
The 2020 edition of the annual event kicked off at 7am on Friday from Bin Majid Resort. The adventurers scaled dunes and charged through the desert before ending up at the Bassata Village in Ras Al Khaimah.
The 2020 edition of the annual event kicked off at 7am on Friday from Bin Majid Resort. The adventurers scaled dunes and charged through the desert before ending up at the Bassata Village in Ras Al Khaimah.
Desert Drive 2020 allowed participants to explore the desert in a fun and safe way.
Desert Drive 2020 allowed participants to explore the desert in a fun and safe way.
Marshals aiding participants in the desert.
Marshals aiding participants in the desert.
Over 70 marshals guided adrenaline junkies, families, experienced drivers and newbies as they hit the rolling dunes.
Over 70 marshals guided adrenaline junkies, families, experienced drivers and newbies as they hit the rolling dunes.
The desert route was marked into six sections, with each being preceded by a checkpoint to track the progress of the participants.
The desert route was marked into six sections, with each being preceded by a checkpoint to track the progress of the participants.
Participants pose at Checkpoint 6 after successfully completing the drive.
Participants pose at Checkpoint 6 after successfully completing the drive.
The all new Jeep Gladiator showcased at the KT Desert Drive.
The all new Jeep Gladiator showcased at the KT Desert Drive.
To top off the perfect day out, participants were brought to a desert camp in the Bassata Village, where they enjoyed an all-inclusive dinner, complete with entertainment, games and other fun activities, before they returned home.
To top off the perfect day out, participants were brought to a desert camp in the Bassata Village, where they enjoyed an all-inclusive dinner, complete with entertainment, games and other fun activities, before they returned home.
Time for cake-cutting to mark the success of the 2nd edition of KT Desert Drive
Time for cake-cutting to mark the success of the 2nd edition of KT Desert Drive
A glimpse of the camp after participants successfully completed the drive.
A glimpse of the camp after participants successfully completed the drive.

Published: Mon 2 Mar 2020, 3:24 PM

Last updated: Sun 8 Mar 2020, 7:49 PM

The marshals being rewarded for their support throughout the drive.
The marshals being rewarded for their support throughout the drive.

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