The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, second round of the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup and the opening round of FIM Cross Country Rallies World Championship, takes place from 26 March -2 April, 2015.

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Please note the following important information and timings:

PRESS CONFERENCE

An official press conference with Dr. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, founder of the event and President of the ATCUAE, the rally organisers, and leading international drivers and riders, takes place as follows:

Thursday, 26 March, 11:30am

Yas Marina Circuit, Media Centre.

PRESS OFFICE

The main Press Office is located at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, South Grand Stand, Gate No.7.

Press Office opening hours are:

Thursday, 26 March   09:00 – 18:00    

Friday, 27 March        09:00 – 19:00

Saturday, 28 March    09:00 – 18:00

BIVOUAC PRESS OFFICE

The bivouac is located 2km from Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort. Bivouac Press Office opening hours are:

Sunday, 29 March                   0800 – 2100    Monday, 30 March                 0800 – 2100

Tuesday, 31 March                 0800 – 2100    Wednesday, 1 April                0800 – 1800

SUPER SPECIAL SPECTATOR STAGE

The super special spectator stage, a major spectator event, takes place at 3pm on Saturday 28 March at Yas Marina Circuit, North Handling Stage.

RALLY FINISH

The rally finishes at Yas Marina Circuit (End of the Paddock, overlooking the Marina) at 4.30pm, Thursday, 2nd April.

OFFICIAL PRIZE GIVING

Yas Marina Circuit, F1 Paddock, at 8.00pm, Thursday, 2nd April.