MED → AUH

Madinah Cityscape

A high-altitude view of the city of the Prophet, including the peripheral districts and the surrounding mountains.

Tuwaiq Escarpment

The dramatic 'Edge of the World' limestone cliffs that cut across the central Arabian plateau.

Riyadh Skyline

The plane often passes just north of the Saudi capital, offering views of the Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah Tower.

Rub' al Khali Edges

The northern fringes of the Empty Quarter, featuring immense orange sand dunes and shifting desert patterns.

Grand Mosque

The white marble domes of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque are often visible on the right during the final landing bank.

Harrat Rahat

Massive black basaltic volcanic fields and ancient craters located just east of Madinah shortly after takeoff.

Ad-Dahna Desert

A narrow, 1,000-km long corridor of red sand dunes that separates the Najd plateau from the eastern coastal plains.

Dammam & Bahrain

If the flight path trends north, the urban centers of the Eastern Province and the King Fahd Causeway are visible.

Persian Gulf Coast

Contrast between the arid desert and the turquoise waters of the Gulf as the plane crosses into UAE airspace.

Yas Island

Excellent views of the Yas Marina Circuit and the distinctive red roof of Ferrari World during the descent.