Gargash is back with the season 8 of Dubai's thrilling adventure challenge - Mercedes-Benz Challenge!

During the challenge, teams will test their mental and physical fitness, quick thinking and teamwork, all while having a blast!

All challenge details, location clues, time-keeping, and other communication during the challenge will be through the Rush-A-Way interface which the team members can access from their smartphones.

• Mercedes-Benz Challenge Schedule:

  8:00 to 9:00 – Registration and breakfast
  9:00 to 9:15 – Challenge Briefing
  9:15 – Challenge kick-off
  13:30 onwards – Lunch at a 5-star property
  15:00 – Event Finale and Prize Distribution

• How does it work?

  100 teams comprising 2-4 members will compete with other participating teams to win. During the course of the event, the teams will navigate through 7 specially-crafted challenges. For each challenge, teams will earn points based on how fast they complete the same. After accomplishing each challenge, teams will receive location details for their next challenge. The team with the highest score at the finish line wins the grand prize – a Mercedes-Benz SUV!

• What are the different challenges?

  Well, that information is classified… Our challenges are not revealed in advance, but none of them are extreme and each one helps you discover a unique experience and sometimes even a new side of you.
  The 7 challenges are of different genres, each designed to test the teams on various life skills like quick thinking, fitness, stamina, working under pressure and team-work.
  Some of our past challenges included stand-up paddle-boarding, archery, go-karting, calisthenics & parkour, and escape games.

• Where is the starting location of the event?

  The starting location will be sent via e-mail to all participants.

• How do I prepare for the Event?

  Keep in mind some simple tips for the day of the challenge:
  
  Report on time at the starting point.
  Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
  Your smartphones assist you during the challenges and are also required for receiving all location and challenge instructions. Make sure your smartphones are charged. You could also use a car phone charger or carry a power bank with you.
  Make sure to fuel up your Mercedes-Benz in advance.
  Teamwork and communication with your teammates play an important role in your performance. So choose your team members wisely.
  Read the clues closely before starting a task.

• What Is the Participation Criteria?

  Each team needs to have between 2 – 4 members. Rushers have to form their own team before registration. Registration for solo participants is not available. The contesting team needs to participate in a Mercedes-Benz car, to travel between challenge locations. Teams are free to borrow from family and friends or make use of our SIXT rental offer prices, available exclusively for this event’s participants. Each participant must be 18 years or older. The driving member of the team needs a valid driving license for U.A.E. Teams to need at least one smartphone with a 3G/4G connection.