XQuarry Off-Road Courses & Dune / Desert Training
Progress with your driving skills and know-how – for all levels
Our courses cover off-roading driving techniques over various terrain (Sand, dunes, desert, gravel, rocks, mud, water crossings) 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 / 4WD 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.
Why with us?
- We are the only professional and licensed training facility with government permit to conduct off-road training in the desert. Most other offers are private individuals with no business license or some post box companies without office – none of them holds any permit to offer training in the desert areas they use.
- We are the only purpose build facility with more 1 million sqm area, 30 obstacles to showcase driver and car capabilities as well as own air condition training room and other onsite facilities.
- We are the off-road experts trusted by the automotive industry to do car launches, training and testing
- All our staff is passionate about off-roading with long term experience
- We are partner of EMSO (Emirates Motorsports Organization)
Please note that the course contents are just an indicator what we will cover in the individual courses but usually all courses are tailored to your needs and we can focus on specific skills / techniques you want to learn or understand. If you have any special requirements or expectations please contact us before you book a course and we will confirm which course program is the most suitable for you.
You can reach our training facility from Dubai and Sharjah in less than 1hr and from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain in less than 2hrs.
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:
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.
| Classroom Session |
| how a 4×4 works |
| 4WD – Hi & Lo gear |
| Horsepower <> Troque |
| what to take with you and what to leave back |
| Radio etiquette |
| Park Session |
| approach, break-over, and departure angles |
| Ground clearance |
| hill descent / hill assist |
| throttle control |
| compare 4H vs 4L |
| side slope 20 degree |
| wheel articulation |
| traction control |
| Desert Session |
| Tyre Pressure |
| steering & braking adaptability |
| engine braking |
| shape of dunes / dune reading Dune types & formation |
| Climbing dunes RPM and momentum |
| When and how to abort |
| Crossing crest |
| how to drive in soft desert sand |
| How to prevent fishtailing, safely |
| Tow rope & self recovery, – basics |
| inflate tires with compressor |
Itinerary
- 30 minute training room session to cover the basics (air conditioned and washrooms available).
- 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.
Please check the calendar for when the courses are scheduled.
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:
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.
| Classroom Session |
| differentials & locks, IFS vs SFA. / torque curves |
| Unwanted off-road modifications |
| Conserving energy and resources |
| Communication (radios, channels, SOS) |
| Route selection / navigation |
| Park Session |
| Overcome breakover angle limitations. |
| spotting |
| finding your line / where to place your tires |
| water crossing |
| trackion options and features |
| sideangle 30 degree |
| Crawl control vs. manual throttle control |
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Sway bar disconnect > if car is equipped with it
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| diff-locks > if car is equipped with it |
| Desert Session |
| deflation ways & tools |
| Benefits vs risks on lower tire pressure |
| Perfect your throttle for every dune |
| side sloping |
| How to read the sand |
| stuck scenarios |
| Basic self-recovery tips |
| Why, where & how much to dig |
| Identify & inspect tow points |
| Safely use recovery equipment |
| correct jacking method |
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.
Master – 4×4 Course III
The Master 4×4 course is designed to give you the necessary skills to understand what you need to do in a situation – this may be recovering someone in the desert, changing a tyre in the desert or fixing a pop out, basics of dealing with a car fire, and what to do in a roll over situation.
While some of these may never happen, it is always best to be prepared so you know what to do and avoid further escalations.
Whether you do the occasional beach trip or go out to the desert every weekend, this course is for you. Its core focus is to prepare you for what is needed in case you find yourself in a tricky situation.
The Master Course has many specialized elements and event option topics and skills we can cover. We recommend you get in contact with us if you have specific requirements or want to focus on one or some of the listed topics below.
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.
| Classroom Session |
| special recovery gear |
| Accident or roll-over first response |
| Vehicle roll-over / flipped sideways |
| DIFFERENT COORDIANTE FORMATS |
| How to navigate without maps / GPS |
| Park Session |
| Correct use of fire extinguishers |
| Repair of pop out |
| Repair of puncture |
| roll over put back on wheels |
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Roll-over simulator how to get out if the car is upside down |
| mud > on request |
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| Desert Session |
| leading |
| sweeping |
| Crest riding / crossing sideways |
| side cresting |
| Side slope recovery with the shovel |
| fixing pop out wihtout a jack |
| Recover vehicle without tow points |
| Identify alternate points to tug
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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.
799.00د.إ incl. 5% VAT 4 hours
799.00د.إ incl. 5% VAT 4 hours
999.00د.إ incl. 5% VAT 4 hours
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