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

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October 16, 2022

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