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Al Lisaili is desert Dubai, well away from the towers: a small settlement surrounded by farms, camel stables and the tracks around Al Marmoom. Cars here are mostly pickups, 4x4s and the odd saloon parked at a stable gate for days. We do come out, but be realistic about it: this is a long drive from the city, and the technician needs a firm route to the vehicle. The more precise your directions, the smoother the visit.

Our route to Al Lisaili

About Al Lisaili

• A desert settlement well outside central Dubai.
• Closely tied to camel racing at Al Marmoom.
• Marmoom Heritage Village is another recognisable point in the area.
• Many properties are farms and stables reached by side tracks off the paved road.

Where we find cars in Al Lisaili

A pin on the settlement centre is not enough. Send the gate of the farm, stable or track where the vehicle actually is, and describe the last stretch: paved road, graded track or soft sand. If the car is off-road, meet the technician at the nearest hard surface or tell us whether a 4x4 is needed. Farm workers who can open gates should know we are coming.

Fine sand, heat and vehicles that sit

Out here, dust gets everywhere, including onto battery tops and terminals, where it holds moisture and creates small leakage paths that slowly drain charge. Pickups used around the farm often make short, rough trips, then stand for days. Summer heat in the open desert is harsher than in the city. Put those together and batteries rarely reach the age they would in a covered city car park.

Before you message us

• Wipe dust off the battery top now and then; a clean, dry surface holds charge longer.
• Give us a landmark you can see from the paved road, such as a water tank or a named gate.
• If the vehicle will stand for the racing off-season, ask for a battery test before you leave it.

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