The approach offers a dramatic perspective of the rocky mountain escarpments and the unique high-desert terrain characteristic of the Hejaz region.
The left side offers a more intimate look at the dramatic geography of the Sinai Peninsula and the intricate coral reef structures along the Saudi Arabian Red Sea coast.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Sarawat Mountain escarpment, providing views of steep vertical drops, coastal plains, and the Red Sea horizon.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Tuwaiq Escarpment's jagged cliffs and the unique volcanic landscapes as the plane approaches the Hijaz mountain range.
The right side offers superior views of the Turkish Mediterranean coastline, the stunning turquoise waters of the Red Sea, and the dramatic Sarawat mountain range upon approach to Taif.
The right side offers superior views of the Riyadh skyline mid-flight and the dramatic cliffs of the Tuwayq Escarpment, concluding with a scenic approach over the Hijaz mountain peaks.
The Left Side is the clear winner for this route, offering the iconic Dubai skyline upon departure, including the Burj Khalifa, and the best views of the vast red dunes of the Empty Quarter before the dramatic approach into the Sarawat Mountains.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the vast red dunes of the Rub' al Khali fringes to the spectacular rising peaks of the Sarawat Mountains as you approach Taif.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Dubai skyline shortly after takeoff from Sharjah, followed by the vast red dunes of the Arabian desert and a dramatic approach over the Sarawat mountain range.
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, including unique volcanic lava fields and the dramatic mountain escarpments leading into the Taif plateau.