KT Desert Drive 2026: Families enjoy adventure, 'memorable' sunset at event

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Families and off-road enthusiasts participated in the eighth edition of KT Desert Drive, held in Dubai for the first time on Saturday ...

For Vishal Kaplesh, one of the best parts of KT Desert Drive 2026 was watching his seven-year-old son Dhruv enjoy the adventure. The father and son had been on desert drives together before, but Saturday's outing gave them another day of fun and adventure in the dunes.

The drive started with Vishal taking a little extra care as he navigated the sandy terrain with his son. However, after completing around 25 per cent of the route, he became more comfortable and began enjoying the experience even more.

"The beginning was a little challenging because I had my son with me, so I wanted to make sure he was comfortable throughout the drive. But once we covered around 25 per cent of the track, everything became much easier, and we started enjoying it even more," said Vishal.

"Dhruv really enjoyed the experience. We have been on desert drives together before, but every time it is something different. Towards the end, it was really wonderful. We had a great day, and I am happy that we could spend this time together," he added.

Vishal was among the participants who took part in the eighth edition of KT Desert Drive, held in Dubai for the first time on Saturday.

The event brought together families and off-road enthusiasts for a day of adventure, with participants setting off from Bab Al Shams Arena in the morning at 9.30 am.

For Sabrina Hatem, who attended the event with her family, the drive brought back memories of her prior KT Desert Drive experience in Ras Al Khaimah.

Having enjoyed the event previously, she was looking forward to another outing in the desert. And this year's drive did not disappoint her.

"I attended KT Desert Drive in Ras Al Khaimah earlier, and I really enjoyed that experience. It had been a long time since we went into the desert, so we were excited to be back. This time, we came together as a family, and it was a wonderful day," said Sabrina.

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