Dunes, entertainment and dining: Gulf News Fun Drive powered by Nissan set for March 5 and 6

Dunes, entertainment and dining: Gulf News Fun Drive powered by Nissan set for March 5 and 6

Dubai: The highly-anticipated Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive ‘Tilal Swaihan Experience’ returns this year, to be held March 5 and 6 (Saturday and Sunday), offering participants off-roading thrills in the pristine endless sands, and entertainment and dining at the camp site. Marking the start of a new association with Nissan, Al Masaood Automobiles Company LLC and Arabian Automobiles Co. LLC, registration for the latest 40th edition of the annual event opens at 9am on Saturday online at gnfundrive.com. There is no in-person registration. Being hosted by Tilal Swaihan, Adnec and with the support of the Al Ain Municipality, the Fun Drive returns to the vast Tilal Swaihan desert area of Al Ain region, again offering the Overnighter and Loop format, meaning participants will embark on a seven-hour desert drive from the camp site in the morning and return to it before sundown. They will then enjoy a night of festivities and dining under the cool winter sky, surrounded by dunes, and, after a hearty breakfast the following morning, return to their homes. Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Committee of the Tilal Swaihan Festival, welcomed the Fun Drive. He said: “We are looking forward to welcoming all participants of