Dubai: The mystical beauty and marvel of the Arabian desert was uncovered as the 28th Gulf News Friday Fun Drive treated participants to a rich outdoor experience on Friday. More than 2,000 participants, young and old, braved the cold weather to drive over vast expanses of sand, arriving at The Sevens as early as 6am. The convoy of more than 450 cars nudged through the morning fog as Duleep George, Executive Director, Marketing and Sales, Gulf News, flagged off the leading vehicle.