DME → AUH

Caucasus Range

Pass directly over or near the snow-capped peaks separating Europe and Asia, featuring Mount Elbrus.

Zagros Mountains

View the incredible 'folded' geological formations of Western Iran, resembling a giant corrugated roof.

Persian Gulf

Observe the turquoise waters, busy shipping lanes, and offshore industrial platforms.

Yas Island

Get a bird's-eye view of the Yas Marina Circuit and the bright red roof of Ferrari World during approach.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The stunning white marble domes of the mosque are often visible on the right side during the final turn to land.

Volga River Delta

Look for the complex branching of Russia's most famous river as it nears the Caspian Sea.

Caspian Sea Coastline

The vast eastern horizon shows the transition from Russian steppes to the world's largest inland sea.

Alborz Mountains

View the rugged northern Iranian range that separates the humid Caspian coast from the central plateau.

Dasht-e Kavir

Witness the surreal salt crusts and swirling patterns of the Great Salt Desert in central Iran.

Dubai Horizon

On clear days during the descent, the distant silhouette of the Burj Khalifa may be visible to the northeast.