BMW driftexperience.
A 2008 BMW 5 Series — rear-wheel drive, caged, hydro-handbrake, sacrificial rears — on the closed circuit at Emirates Motorplex, Umm Al Quwain. This is the only programme where you can take the wheel yourself: drive it under instruction, or ride it out from the passenger seat.
OPTION 01 — DRIVE
You drive.
Skid pad first, circuit second, in our 2008 BMW 5 Series. An instructor sits alongside you or runs comms from the pit wall, and you build from a held slide to linked transitions across the session. Drive-yourself is available on the drift programme only — the SideWheelie is passenger-only.
Mandatory driver requirements
- Valid, in-date driving licence (UAE or international) — physical or digital, checked on arrival.
- Minimum age 21. Under 25 requires a minimum of two years' licensed driving history.
- Zero alcohol or impairing medication. Random breath testing is applied at the venue.
- Closed footwear, long trousers. Helmets and HANS-compatible restraints are supplied.
- Health declaration signed: no cardiac, spinal, neck or pregnancy contraindications.
- Mandatory 45-minute safety briefing and sighting laps before any timed running.
Track rules — non-negotiable
- The Emirates Motorplex circuit is one-way. Direction changes only on marshal instruction.
- Radio comms with your instructor stay open at all times. Red flag means stop on the spot.
- No overtaking, no convoy running, no filming while driving. Media is captured by our crew.
- Session ends immediately on any contact, spin off-surface, or breach of the driving line.
- Vehicle damage excess applies and is explained in full before you sign.
OPTION 02 — RIDE
Pro drives.
You hold on.
No licence, no experience, no problem. Harnessed into the passenger seat of the same 2008 BMW 5 Series, with a professional drift driver running it at full commitment.
- Four full-commitment drift laps in the 2008 BMW 5 Series with a professional driver
- Full harness, FIA-spec helmet and in-car camera
- Pit-wall briefing and paddock access
- Edited 30–45s vertical clip delivered within 48 hours
Passenger eligibility
- Minimum age 12, with a parent or guardian present to sign the indemnity.
- Height and weight must allow correct harness and helmet fit — checked in the pit.
- No neck, back or cardiac conditions, and not pregnant.
- Loose items, phones and cameras stay in the paddock lockers.
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Drift FAQ
Is this legal?
Yes. Every session runs at Emirates Motorplex, Umm Al Quwain, UAE — a licensed, closed motorsport venue — under a safety plan with marshals, fire cover and medical cover on site. Nothing we do takes place on public roads.
I have never drifted before. Can I still drive?
Yes. The taster session is built for first-timers — skid pad, low speed, instructor on comms the whole way. You will not be put on circuit until you can hold a basic slide.
Can I bring my own car?
Not for the drift experience. Our 2008 BMW 5 Series is prepped with a cage, harnesses, a hydraulic handbrake and consumable rear tyres. Own-car track days are handled separately — ask the booking desk.
What happens if the weather turns?
Sessions run wet or dry — wet is often better for learning. Sandstorms or lightning force a reschedule and your slot moves at no cost.