XQuarry Off-Road Courses & Driver Training
Progress with your driving skills and know-how – for all levels
Our courses cover off-roading driving techniques over various terrain intended to give you the skill sets and confidence in yourself and your 4×4 to safely enjoy and explore the outdoors in the UAE and beyond.
DISCOVER – EXPERIENCE – MASTER
We recommend starting with our 4×4 course discover since it focuses on understanding how your car / 4×4 works in general and how to use the features correctly. All courses will have a short theory session in our air conditioned training room before we start the practical part which will be in the desert as well as in the park since the park has purpose build obstacles to showcase, test and master your cars capabilities and your driving control and confidence.
If you don’t find a course in our schedule or want to do it during the week, please contact us 055 2855336 and we will arrange the course at any custom date and timings upon availability of our instructors . The fee will be AED 1.200 one participant and AED 2.000 (AED 1.000 each) for two participants.
799.00د.إ incl. 5% VAT 4 hours
Discover 4×4 Course I
This is an ideal course if you are new to off-roading and want to understand what all the fancy 4WD buttons do on your Four Wheel Drive vehicle. You will get an excellent foundational knowledge that will increase your self confidence so you can enjoy the outdoors in the UAE safely. This course covers both the rock / wadi driving and sand driving. Rock driving / crawling is a great way to understand what your vehicle is actually capable of, as well as how and why it behaves in certain conditions. After the obstacles in the park, we go to the dunes where we show you how to drive in the dunes for your specific vehicle so as to avoid any damage.
Any stock 4×4 is more than suitable for the course. You also don’t need to be afraid of any damages to the car even if it is brand new, if the instructions are followed there will be zero damages (we have a clean track record of several thousand cars in the park without any damage).
You don’t need any off-roading equipment and we even recommend to only buy gear after the course because you will know how to spend your money the best way.
The following topics are covered:
- Safety: seat belts, air bags, distance, etc.
- Engine power, gear selection, tyres, electronic aids, etc.
- Park obstacles: approach/breakover/departure angles, wading, throttle control, traction control, etc.
- Dune driving: Climbing/descending a dune, crossing a crest, reading the sand, assisted recovery, etc.
For all our courses, we not only cover ‘the what’ and ‘the how’, but also ‘the why’ – this is critical so you can build on your knowledge simply with experience in going out to the desert.
Itinerary
- 30 minute training room session to cover the basics (air conditioned and washrooms avaiable).
- 1 hour practical session inside the off-road park to put into practice what you have learned under the guidance of our instructor.
- 2 hour session in the desert where you put into practice what you have learned under the guidance of our instructor.
- Several short breaks where water, soft drinks, coffee, and snacks are provided.
- Timings: Morning session is 09:00 – 13:00 / afternoon session is 14:00 to 18:00.
Please check the calendar for when the courses are scheduled.
799.00د.إ incl. 5% VAT 4 hours
Experience – 4×4 Course II
The Experience Course gets you out of your comfort zone safely so you truly understand what you and your car is capable of. Remember, the biggest impact on a vehicle’s capability is the driver, and that is what this course is all about. You will be on side angles you think should not be possible, and perhaps wonder why your vehicle has a wheel 1 metre in the air but still able to move forward! In the dunes, we will show the many ways to cross sharp ridges and surf the dunes, as well as read the sand to navigate safely.
Any stock 4×4 is more than suitable for the course. You also don’t need to be afraid of any damages to the car even if it is brand new, if the instructions are followed there will be zero damages (we have a clean track record of several thousand cars in the park without any damage).
You don’t need any off-roading equipment and we even recommend to only buy gear after the course because you will know how to spend your money the best way.
The following topics are covered:,
- Safety & recovery equipment: seat belts, air bags, distance, flags, radios, snatch straps, shackles, jacks, etc.
- Engine power (torque vs horsepower), various tyre pressures, kill switches, suspension, differentials, etc.
- Park obstacles: 30 & 40 degree side slope, big axle twister, concrete slope, gravel slope, etc.
- Dune driving: side sloping, crest riding, self & assisted recovery, etc.
For all our courses, we not only cover ‘the what’ and ‘the how’, but also ‘the why’ – this is critical so you can build on your knowledge simply with experience in going out to the desert.
Itinerary
- 30 minute training room session to cover the basics (air conditioned and washrooms avaiable).
- 1 hour practical session inside the off-road park to put into practice what you have learned under the guidance of our instructor.
- 2 hour session in the desert where you put into practice what you have learned under the guidance of our instructor.
- Several short breaks where water, soft drinks, coffee, and snacks are provided.
- Timings: Morning session is 09:00 – 13:00 / afternoon session is 14:00 to 18:00.
799.00د.إ incl. 5% VAT 4 hours
- Desert Recovery Equipment: (what to use/buy and what to stay away from).
- Recovery Techniques: the safest ways to recover another car in the desert.
- Tyres: changing a tyre in the sand, using a tyre repair kit, fixing a pop out.
- Fire Suppression: Where to store your extinguishers in the car, what type works best, how to use them properly (we’ll set a car on fire and you’ll extinguish it).
- Roll Over Simulator: we put you in our roll over simulator, roll you over a few times, and then explain the safest way for you to get out of the car while it’s upside down.
Course need to be booked 48hrs in advance!
in case you want to make a last minute booking or inquire for an individual date and time please contact us on 055 2855336