Drivers set for gruelling drive of 1,350km desert terrain across five stages The 30th edition of Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge takes place from 5-11 November

The 30th Abu Dhabi Desert Rally takes place from 5-11 November under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative of the Al Dhafra region.
The rally, one of the longest desert drives, put the UAE on the spotlight as the organisers put the final touches of the race ahead of the launch ceremony at the Yas Marina Circuit, the headquarters of the event.
The drivers will drive cover the 1,350km-long gruelling distance in five stages, comprising of a 262 km opening stage followed by 333km, 293km, 251km and 216 km.
The rally centre at Liwa Oasis will accommodate 800 competitors, technical staff medical staff, officials, volunteers and media representatives.
The Abu Dhabi Desert Rally is supported by the Court of the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, the General Command of the UAE Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Aviation, Abu Dhabi Police, ADNOC, Yas Island, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi Municipality, Al Dhafra Region Municipality and Al Ain Water.
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is the penultimate round of the 2021 FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rally Championship and the final round of the FIM World Cup for Cross Country Rallies.