Session 1: Speed, Endurance & Side Slope Mastery
We kick off with high-speed side slope driving, where control, rhythm, and quick decision-making are key. You’ll learn how to maintain speed while managing traction and slide angles on steep gradients. We also focus on endurance, building your ability to stay sharp and consistent across longer, more demanding drives. You’ll learn:
- High-speed side slope handling with confidence
- Endurance driving – maintaining technique and awareness under fatigue
- Quick correction techniques for slope slips or ridge drop-ins
- Flow driving – reducing overcorrection and hesitation in technical terrain
Session 2: Control & Fluidity in Advanced Terrain
Now that your stamina and high-speed handling are in place, we shift the focus to fine-tuned control and technical flow. You’ll train to seamlessly switch between ridges, shave dune edges, and make quick, fluid transitions across complex structures. This session sharpens your terrain reading and execution precision. You’ll learn:
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Seamless ridge switching without hesitation or stalling
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Ridge shaving with precision and awareness of fall lines
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Momentum control for longer dune runs
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Understanding ridge behavior and visual cues at higher speeds
This program isn’t just about driving harder—it’s about driving smarter.
With each session, you’ll evolve from a capable offroader into a confident, dynamic desert driver—ready for more aggressive terrain and prepared for advanced-level challenges.
– Joshua Theoder
The intermediate off-road program with Torque Converter was great – super communicative and and niche techniques. Perfectly tailored for the appropriate skill-level, highly-recommend.
Walked away feeling confident on the sands!
– Andrea Manzati
“The Intermediate Offroad Program took my skills to the next level with two well-structured 3-hour sessions led by top-notch instructor. I learned to handle tough dunes with confidence, picking up advanced techniques I hadn’t mastered before. The sessions were also tailored to my needs, making them incredibly effective while keeping safety first. I genuinely enjoyed every minute. There were plenty of laughs along the way, which made the experience even better. It’s the perfect mix of fun, challenge, and support, ideal for anyone looking to grow as an off-roader!”
– John Suresh
Great opportunity to test ur skills, learn and fine tune towards excellence. There is huge difference between knowledge and wisdom. Desert knowledge is abundance everywhere. But SPECIAL is the occasion, the mentor who can convert it as ur own wisdom. Unless u sync and get hands on: knowledge is just a offshelf product. The bridge to overcome this state is Intermediate Offroad Program. Targeted towards one’s own skills and bring the flaws out and to push them learn more. I liked the process of no blame and only motivating. The more we do mistakes the more we learn. I personally burnt my ego and got more of a SWOT on my desert driving skills. Very good program. I would recommend this to all those are in same mindset. Good luck.
– Monzer Issa (verified owner)
I am passionate about driving in general and particularly desert driving, so I bought a 4 x 4 and started filled with desire to experience new things and create unforgettable memories. Just like every beginner I realized quickly that passion alone is not enough, so I signed up for the course.
It turned out to be beyond my expectations by far; I had the pleasure of having Aldo as an instructor and the two sessions transformed the way I drive and see the desert. The in-depth knowledge, professionalism, along with the very encouraging attitude created a deep learning experience, appreciation and respect for the art of desert driving.
Every move and action done is observed and corrected, you are encouraged to make mistakes and learn from them, explanations/demonstrations where thorough and very clear; on top of that it was done in such a way where you learn your limits, but more importantly you are taught how to overcome them in a safe way.
The focus on details is impressive and it really benefited me in a lot of ways; I now feel like I am gliding over the ridges and dunes instead of hammering my way through.
If you are passionate about desert driving and want to really hone your skills with true masters this is a must have.
– James Thompson
An outstanding course with an outstanding and welcoming team of instructors and participants that make the whole experience special
Whatever your aspirations the Torque Converter team has a course for you and this intermediate off-road program will give you everything you need to feel confident in the desert as part of a group or alone.
The experience and the patience of the instructors in both driving and equipment terms ensure that you can enjoy desert driving at your pace and intensity and recover yourself and others with confidence.
Highly recommended whatever your experience level or aspirations
JT
– Vijay Sripathi
I’ve been driving and training with Torque Converter and this Intermediate Off road Program was another outstanding experience. What sets this team apart is how they combine serious, safety-first training with pure driving fun. The sessions are highly practical, focused on pushing each driver’s limits in a controlled way. Training is customized based on both the driver’s skill level and the capabilities of the vehicle, which adds tremendous value, especially since no two cars behave the same in the dunes.
Key skills like reading dunes, choosing safe lines, riding ridges, proper exits, and knowing what not to do are reinforced repeatedly, building confidence and muscle memory. I felt safe throughout, which allowed me to fully trust the instruction and confidently apply it at higher speeds and more technical terrain.
Special thanks to Aldo for his calm, precise guidance. Torque Converter knows how to bridge structured, high-quality training with adrenaline-filled fun.
– Amir Mahdavi (verified owner)
Three years after moving to Dubai, I was constantly looking for an exciting hobby that felt truly mine. I tried a few different options, but nothing really clicked.
For years, I had always wanted to learn desert driving properly and professionally. The challenge was that I genuinely did not know where to start. And because I am not someone who takes risks by learning “trial and error” in the desert, I was determined to find a trusted and well organised team. That is when I found Torque Converter.
I can honestly say it has been one of the best things that has happened to me in Dubai. It is a highly professional group with experienced marshals who are patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely respectful. Every time I join a drive or a training session, I walk away with a valuable lesson and a great memory.
Safety has always been my top priority, especially when it comes to learning how to drive in the desert the right way. Torque Converter takes safety seriously and teaches it with real structure and discipline. The guidance is clear, the standards are high, and you always feel supported while still being challenged to improve. My family and I truly owe these unforgettable moments to the Torque Converter community.
The Intermediate course, in particular, felt like a major step forward. It helped me drive with far more confidence, with a clearer understanding of the reality of desert driving, and with stronger decision making that protects both myself and my passengers.
Special thanks to Tariq, Paul, and Aldo for their professionalism, patience, and support.
– Hani Soubra (verified owner)
Taking the intermediate off-road driving course was a great experience. I learned advanced desert driving techniques in a safe, controlled setting, pushed my limits the right way, and significantly upgraded my skills. Most importantly, it built real confidence behind the wheel in the dunes.
– Hercule du Preez (verified owner)
The training sessions with Torque Convertor and Marshall Aldo was exceptional.
From the first course of Foundation Offroad program there is a clear path of how everything comes together with the Intermediate Offroad program . Both these courses complement each other and can only be seen and experienced while doing the course.
From ridge riding, reading the dunes, control of your vehicle and practicing this outdoor sport SAFELY I highly recommend this course !