SAH → RIY

Sana'a Basin Highlands

Aerial views of the rugged volcanic peaks and ancient terraced agriculture surrounding the capital.

The Jowl Plateau

The stark transition into the immense, flat-topped limestone plateaus of central Yemen.

Wadi Hadhramaut

Deeply incised river valleys featuring traditional mud-brick settlements tucked into canyon floors.

Shibam Vistas

Distant views of the 'Manhattan of the Desert' with its iconic high-rise mud-brick architecture.

Wadi Do'an

One of the most spectacular canyon systems in the Middle East, visible during the mid-flight cruise.

Sarawat Mountains

The southern extent of the mountain range that runs parallel to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Gulf of Aden

The deep blue waters of the Arabian Sea appearing as the plane approaches the southern coast.

Mukalla Shoreline

The white buildings of Mukalla squeezed between the mountains and the turquoise sea during descent.

Coastal Cliffs

Dramatic rocky promontories where the plateau abruptly drops into the Indian Ocean.