The “UAE Desert Challenge” starts in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, at the sumptuous Emirates Palace Hotel. The course runs through the Rub al Khali, the world's largest sand desert, known for its 300-metre high sand dunes. The victory ceremony will take place in the “International Marine Club Dubai”. checkpointmedia's web department was commissioned by the event’s organiser, the well-known racing driver Mohammed Ben Sulayem, with the conception, graphics, copywriting and realisation of the website. The site features live tracking of the race, updated daily, a host of photo galleries and everything you need to know about the race.