JED → SHJ

The Holy City of Makkah

Shortly after takeoff from JED, the Abraj Al-Bait towers and the Grand Mosque area are often visible to the south.

Sarawat Mountains

Rugged, ancient granite peaks that rise sharply from the Tihama coastal plain near Jeddah.

Rub' al Khali Fringes

The northern edges of the 'Empty Quarter,' the largest contiguous sand desert in the world.

Palm Jebel Ali

The massive palm-shaped artificial archipelago visible as the flight crosses into UAE airspace.

Al Hajar Mountains

Dramatic, jagged mountain ridges that straddle the border between the UAE and Oman during descent.

Harrat Rahat

Expansive volcanic lava fields located north of the departure route out of Jeddah.

Riyadh Cityscape

The sprawling capital of Saudi Arabia is often visible in the distance during the cruise phase.

Ad-Dahna Desert

A narrow strip of high-contrast orange sand dunes that connects the great northern and southern deserts.

Dubai Skyline

On the final approach to Sharjah, the world-famous Burj Khalifa and Dubai skyscrapers are visible to the north.

Persian Gulf Coast

Shimmering turquoise waters and coastal developments of the Northern Emirates.