• A group of Qaratis took to sand dunes south of Doha with their 4x4s. All photos: Reuters
    A group of Qaratis took to sand dunes south of Doha with their 4x4s. All photos: Reuters
  • A driver kicks up sand as he shows off his driving skills.
    A driver kicks up sand as he shows off his driving skills.
  • There were some specialist desert-driving vehicles on show.
    There were some specialist desert-driving vehicles on show.
  • Qataris enjoy themselves while watching other drivers.
    Qataris enjoy themselves while watching other drivers.
  • Hundreds of drivers attended the event.
    Hundreds of drivers attended the event.
  • The drivers took turns on the dunes.
    The drivers took turns on the dunes.
  • The views were spectacular at sunset.
    The views were spectacular at sunset.
  • The Qataris gathered in the desert south of Doha.
    The Qataris gathered in the desert south of Doha.

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Qataris drive their 4x4s on sand dunes south of Doha - in pictures

Locals take to the sand to show off their desert driving skills

The National

October 16, 2022

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Updated: October 16, 2022, 12:48 PM
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