ELQ destination photo

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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.

The descent provides a unique look at the dense palm groves and agricultural heartlands surrounding Buraidah, contrasted against the red sand dunes of the Al-Qassim province.

DXBELQ
Dubai to Gassim
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The left side provides a front-row seat to the iconic Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa, followed by the deep orange dunes of the Ad-Dahna Desert and the unique circular agricultural fields near Gassim.

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8.8
HBEELQ
Alexandria to Gassim
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The right side offers a superior perspective of the Nile River's winding course, the rugged peaks of the Hijaz mountains in Saudi Arabia, and the iconic circular pivot irrigation fields characteristic of the Gassim region during descent.

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8.5
ISTELQ
Istanbul to Gassim
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The right side provides a more diverse visual experience, transitioning from the turquoise Aegean coastline and the rugged peaks of the Taurus Mountains to the stark beauty of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea.

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8.5
SHJELQ
Sharjah to Gassim
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The left side offers superior views of the iconic Dubai skyline shortly after takeoff and more dramatic desert topography during the trans-peninsular crossing.

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8.4
JEDELQ
Jeddah to Gassim
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The right side offers a superior view of the unique volcanic fields of the Arabian Shield and the vast scale of Wadi Al-Rummah.

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8.2
CAIELQ
Cairo to Gassim
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The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Sinai Peninsula's high peaks and the intricate geological patterns of the northern Saudi desert without the glare of the southern sun.

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8.2
MEDELQ
Madinah to Gassim
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The left side provides an unparalleled view of the unique volcanic landscapes of Harrat Khaybar, including rare white volcanoes and massive basaltic lava fields that are globally unique.

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8.2
DOHELQ
Doha to Gassim
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The left side offers the most iconic views of the Doha skyline and The Pearl-Qatar upon departure, followed by the best perspective of the unique circular irrigation patterns in the Gassim region during approach.

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7.8
DMMELQ
Dammam to Gassim
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The right side offers superior views of the Persian Gulf coastline during departure and better lighting for photographing the reddish-orange hues of the Ad-Dahna desert without the southern sun glare.

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7.5
RUHELQ
Riyadh to Gassim
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The left side offers a more dramatic view of the Tuwaiq Escarpment's limestone ridges and the sprawling palm groves surrounding Unaizah before landing.

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7.2
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