Passengers on the right side will see the Dubai Marina and the Burj Khalifa skyline in the distance as the aircraft climbs away from the desert toward the coast.
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic views of the Zagros Mountains, the spectacular Lake Van, and the iconic snow-capped peak of Mount Ararat.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Zagros mountain range in Iran, the western coastline of the Caspian Sea, and the winding path of the Volga River during the ascent into the Russian heartland.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers views of the Dubai skyline on departure, the dramatic peaks of the Eastern Zagros, potential views of Mount Ararat, and a better angle of the Dnieper River during the arrival into Kiev.
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Zagros Mountains' folded ridges in Iran and the sweeping curves of the Ob River and its reservoir during the descent into Novosibirsk.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Iranian plateau's unique desert geology and the high-altitude ridges of the southern Hindu Kush range.
The right side offers the most dramatic views, including the vast Iranian deserts, the sweeping breadth of the Caspian Sea, and a prime angle for seeing Lake Ladoga during the final approach into St. Petersburg.
The left side is the preferred choice for this eastbound journey as it offers stunning views of the rugged Makran coastline of Iran across the Gulf and the spectacular white salt marshes of the Rann of Kutch during the descent into India.
The right side is the prime choice for this route, offering a potential glimpse of the iconic Dubai skyline during the initial ascent from DWC, followed by the vibrant geological patterns of the Iranian salt deserts and the vast Siberian forests.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic dunes of the Empty Quarter and the rugged Hejaz mountain range, with the added potential of spotting the Makkah skyline during the descent into Jeddah.
The right side offers a superior view of the Dubai coastline and the industrial marvels of Jebel Ali immediately after takeoff, followed by the dramatic geological formations of the Tuwaiq Escarpment upon arrival in Riyadh.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf, offshore infrastructure, and a panoramic view of the Kuwait City skyline during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring distant views of the Dubai skyline upon departure, the snow-capped peaks of the Alborz mountain range in Iran, and the winding Irtysh River on the final approach into Omsk.