RUH → MCT

Riyadh Urban Sprawl

View the rapid northern expansion of the Saudi capital and the distinct glass towers of the King Abdullah Financial District shortly after takeoff.

Ad-Dahna Desert

Cross the striking 'River of Sand,' a narrow strip of high-red dunes that connects the northern and southern desert systems.

Persian Gulf Coastline

On clear days, catch a glimpse of the blue horizon and the coastal infrastructure of the UAE as the flight path skirts the northern edge of the peninsula.

Hajar Mountain Range

Experience a dramatic transition from flat desert to the jagged, prehistoric limestone peaks that define the Omani landscape.

Gulf of Oman Approach

As the plane banks for its final descent, enjoy views of the turquoise waters and the rugged coastline of the Muscat governorate.

The Empty Quarter

Witness the vast, undulating orange dunes of the Rub' al Khali, the world's largest contiguous sand desert, stretching endlessly to the south.

Al-Hasa Oasis

Spot the distant green canopy of one of the world's largest natural oases, home to millions of date palms near the Saudi border.

Jabal Shams Vistas

View the southern slopes of Oman's highest peak and the deep canyons that characterize the interior of the Ad Dakhiliyah region.

Inland Wadis

Observe the intricate, vein-like patterns of dry riverbeds carved into the rocky Omani plateau during the descent.