Look: Emirates, Red Arrows fly over Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road

Look: Emirates, Red Arrows fly over Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road

Aerial formation saw an A380 and seven Hawk jets flying in a 'V' formation near the iconic Burj Khalifa, other landmarks

Published: Thu 17 Nov 2022, 2:56 PM Last updated: Thu 17 Nov 2022, 3:10 PM

Fighter jets thundered over the busiest highway in the UAE as an Emirates A380 flanked by 7 Red Arrows’ Hawk aircraft flew in a beautiful "V" formation, leaving a trail of colors in the sky.

Taking off from Dubai International Airport, the Emirates A380 made its approach over Jumeirah Golf Estates, joined by the RAF Red Arrows as world number one golfer Rory McIlroy and three-time DP World Tour winner Ryan Fox, teed off at 1240hrs Dubai time.

As the group of aircraft flew at an altitude of just 1,000 feet over the skies of Jumeirah Golf Estates, the seven Red Arrows aircraft released red smoke trails to signal the start of the action at the DP World Tour Championship.

“It was iconic,” said Red Arrows pilot Flight Lieutenant James Turner, speaking to Khaleej Times. “For me, it was the first time flying past the tallest tower in the world and I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, have been on a 5-week tour