ADD → DXB

Danakil Depression

One of the lowest and hottest places on Earth, featuring salt flats and dormant volcanic craters.

Bab-el-Mandeb Strait

The narrow gateway between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden.

Rub' al Khali Dunes

Spectacular red sand dunes that stretch to the horizon in the heart of the world's largest contiguous sand desert.

Hajar Mountains

The rugged, dark limestone peaks of the Oman-UAE border appearing just before the descent into Dubai.

Dubai Landmarks

High probability of seeing the Burj Khalifa and the downtown skyline when the aircraft approaches DXB from the south.

Addis Ababa City

Bird's eye view of the sprawling Ethiopian capital and the surrounding Entoto Mountains immediately after takeoff.

Ethiopian Highlands

Dramatic rugged plateaus and deep river gorges that define the northern Ethiopian landscape.

Eritrean Coastline

Clear views of the Red Sea's western shoreline and the port city of Massawa.

Western Empty Quarter

The vast, undulating sand dunes of the Rub' al Khali desert in Saudi Arabia.

Sharjah Skyline

Views of the neighboring emirate of Sharjah and its lagoons as the plane aligns for the final approach.