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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.

Expect expansive views of the desert landscape dotted with the region's iconic green circular irrigation pivots and the airport's modern terminal infrastructure.

ELQ β†’ DXB
Gassim to Dubai
πŸ™οΈπŸοΈπŸ—ΌπŸŒŠ

The right side offers superior views of the iconic Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa and the coastal developments, especially during the standard approach into Dubai International Airport.

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8.8
ELQ β†’ IST
Gassim to Istanbul
β›°οΈπŸ§‚πŸ™οΈπŸŒ‰πŸ•Œ

The right side offers the most dramatic transition from the arid Arabian landscapes to the rugged Taurus Mountains and the brilliant white expanse of Lake Tuz, culminating in a spectacular view of the Bosphorus and the Asian side of Istanbul upon arrival.

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8.7
ELQ β†’ DOH
Gassim to Doha
πŸ™οΈπŸœοΈπŸŒŠπŸ™οΈπŸοΈ

The left side of the aircraft offers the most iconic views, specifically the transition from the red sands of the Ad-Dahna desert to the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf and the stunning Doha skyline during approach.

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8.5
ELQ β†’ SHJ
Gassim to Sharjah
β›°οΈπŸ™οΈπŸœοΈπŸ—ΌπŸœοΈ

The right side offers superior views of the iconic UAE skyline, including the Burj Khalifa and downtown Dubai, during the final approach into Sharjah, along with geological wonders like the Tuwaiq Escarpment.

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8.5
ELQ β†’ CAI
Gassim to Cairo
πŸœοΈπŸ’§πŸ”οΈπŸš’πŸ“πŸŒΏ

The right side offers superior views of the Sinai Peninsula's rugged topography, the Gulf of Aqaba, and is more likely to provide a glimpse of the Giza Pyramids and the Nile Delta during the approach into Cairo.

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8.5
ELQ β†’ MED
Gassim to Madinah
πŸšœπŸœοΈπŸŒ‹πŸ•ŒπŸ˜οΈ

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the vast pivot irrigation systems of the Gassim region and offers the best potential views of the Madinah city center and the Prophet's Mosque during the final approach pattern.

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8.5
ELQ β†’ JED
Gassim to Jeddah
πŸ™οΈπŸŒ‘πŸŒŠπŸ–οΈβœˆοΈ

The right side provides an exceptional panoramic view of the Red Sea coastline and the dramatic descent over the Jeddah Corniche, especially scenic during the Golden Hour.

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8.2
ELQ β†’ RUH
Gassim to Riyadh
πŸ™οΈπŸŒΏπŸœοΈπŸŒ†

The left side offers a superior view of the dense urban layout of the Gassim region upon departure and a better angle of Riyadh's northern expansion and the vibrant Ad-Dahna sand dunes during the cruise.

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7.8
ELQ β†’ DMM
Gassim to Dammam
πŸ™οΈπŸœοΈπŸ­πŸŒŠ

The left side offers a more scenic approach into the Dammam area, providing views of the Ad-Dahna sand dunes and the contrast of the Arabian Gulf coastline during the final descent.

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7.2
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