{"id":29928,"date":"2021-11-03T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T12:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=29928"},"modified":"2021-11-07T14:43:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-07T14:43:25","slug":"abu-dhabi-desert-challenge-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/abu-dhabi-desert-challenge-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need To Know About Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As one of the anticipated events, Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021 is now entering the final stages, the focus of the cross-country rallying world is now on the UAE. The final countdown of the 30th<\/sup> edition of the exciting event has now begun and all the riders have started gathering in the UAE to participate in it. Read on and find more details about the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge2021 such as history, timing, venue and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The UAE Desert Challenge is one of the most esteemed cross country rallies, founded back in 1991. The event was headed by Emirati Motorsport and Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the Automobile & Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE) President and a former rally driver. The race is about point scoring for FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship and FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many big names were part of the event and tackle the dunes of the UAE, such as Heinz Kinigadner, Carlos Sainz and Ari Vatenan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UAE Desert Challenge was renamed in March 2009 as Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. It is a five days motorsports event organised by the Abu Dhabi Government and EMSO. The event celebrated its 29th<\/sup> anniversary in 2019; whereas, in 2020 the rally championship was cancelled in the light of Covid-19. But now, the 2021 event is returning after becoming a bigger and better version of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In previous years, the event has witnessed quad-bike, motorbike, truck and four-wheel competitors\u2019 battles cross-emirate stages; now, in 2021 the event has migrated to the Abu Dhabi deserted areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sneak Peak of Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The rally raid Abu Dhabi desert challenge will kick start from 5th Nov 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 30th<\/sup> edition of the rally raid Abu Dhabi desert challenge will be held under the support of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The event is going to be the penultimate round of the FIA World Cup for the Cross Country Rally Championship 2021. The desert championship will leave a strong impact on the FIA World Cup, where the final round will be organised in Saudi Arabia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yas Marina Circuit is one of the top places that attracts car enthusiasts in the UAE<\/a>. It is also the official HQ for the rally, where all the participating cars, bikes, buggies and quads have started assembling. The new route has also been laid out in Al Dhafra Region for the preparation for their arrival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The desert stages of 251km, 262km, 333km, 293km and 216km are centred and accommodate 800 strong competitors, officials, media, technicians and other staff. With the help of 200 people, the bare desert location is now transformed into a rally village that will serve five nights as the event\u2019s active desert base. All the credit goes to the UAE Government officials and EMSO to protect the desert environment close to the Qasr Al Sarab Resort. They helped in setting up the venue and the bivouacs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once all the participants of the rally will arrive, teams from Tadweer and Al Dhafra Municipality will provide 24\/7 maintenance of the site where they ensure no oil leakage and littering in the desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The main event will take place in Liwa Deserts of the Empty Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The competitors will face some of the world\u2019s most enormous dunes and they will not have to wait longer since the second of five desert stages into the Liwa Valleys for the classic cross country rally examination. While the following leg days will combine to form a marathon stage for bikes where no outside assistance will be allowed in between. With the help of the below-mentioned information, you can schedule your presence at the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n