RIY → DXB

Gulf of Aden Coastline

Beautiful views of the turquoise Yemeni coastline and the port city of Mukalla immediately after takeoff from RIY.

Al Hajar Mountains

The dramatic, jagged peaks of the mountain range that stretches between Oman and the UAE, appearing as the flight nears the destination.

Dubai Downtown Skyline

A world-class view of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscraper clusters of Business Bay and Sheikh Zayed Road during the descent.

The World Islands

If the flight executes a northern approach over the Persian Gulf, you can spot the unique man-made archipelago shaped like a world map.

Wadi Hadramaut Canyons

Stark, deep limestone canyons and traditional mud-brick settlements visible shortly after heading inland from Mukalla.

Rub' al Khali Interior

The 'Empty Quarter' provides a mesmerizing view of endless, shifting star dunes and orange sand seas in the western horizon.

Jebel Ali Industrial Zone

On final approach from the south, the massive port facilities and industrial landscapes of the UAE's western coast come into view.