The challenge
Mixed fitness levels and a strict four-hour activity window, with a hard requirement that every participant complete every station.
What we did
- ◆Designed five rotating stations: dune relay, archery, sand sculpting, falconry, navigation
- ◆Scaled the physical stations with low-exertion alternatives scored identically
- ◆Live scoreboard run by a facilitator team of twelve
- ◆Awards dinner with a live grill, oud player and a trophy presentation
Results
- ◆100% participation across all nine teams
- ◆Programme adopted as the group's regional template for 2026
- ◆Zero incidents with medical and 4x4 recovery on standby