AUH → CAI

Abu Dhabi Skyline

Aerial views of the Yas Island attractions and the city's futuristic architecture immediately after takeoff.

Ad-Dahna Desert

A vast expanse of reddish sand dunes stretching across the central Saudi Arabian plateau.

Red Sea Crossing

The deep blue contrast of the Red Sea against the monochromatic desert sands of the Arabian Peninsula.

Sinai Mountains

Dramatic, jagged granite formations of the southern Sinai Peninsula, including the vicinity of Mount Sinai.

Giza Plateau

The iconic Great Pyramids and the Sphinx are frequently visible on the left side when aircraft are vectored for a southern approach to CAI.

Persian Gulf Coast

Views of the turquoise shallows and coastal developments along the UAE and Saudi coastline.

Riyadh Outskirts

Depending on the specific airway, the distant urban sprawl and unique circular irrigation farms of central Saudi Arabia.

Suez Canal

The southern entrance to the Suez Canal near the city of Suez, with cargo ships often visible in the Gulf.

Nile Delta Edge

The sharp, dramatic boundary where the harsh desert sands meet the lush green vegetation of the Nile valley.

New Cairo

Modern developments and the massive urban expansion on the eastern outskirts of the Egyptian capital.