FCO → DXB

Crete

Exceptional views of the mountainous terrain and turquoise bays of Greece's largest island.

Suez Canal

The narrow silver ribbon connecting the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, often visible in clear weather.

Sinai Peninsula

The stark, martian-like landscape of the Sinai desert and the deep blue of the Gulf of Aqaba.

Rub' al Khali Edge

The rolling orange sand dunes of the Arabian desert stretching toward the horizon.

Palm Jumeirah

If the flight approaches from the west, you get a world-class view of the Palm and Burj Al Arab.

Apennine Mountains

Dramatic views of the snow-capped spine of Italy shortly after departing Rome.

Athens and Attica

Visibility of the Greek capital and the rugged coastline of the Saronic Gulf.

Taurus Mountains

The massive, rugged limestone peaks of Southern Turkey rising above the Mediterranean.

Persian Gulf

The transition from the arid Arabian Peninsula to the turquoise waters of the Gulf.

Sharjah and Northern Emirates

A clear view of the dense urban layout of Sharjah as you descend toward DXB.