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DXB → ELQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Gassim Airport (Gassim)?
Left Side of the Plane
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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Dubai Downtown
Aerial view of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscraper cluster of Downtown Dubai shortly after takeoff.
Ad-Dahna Dunes
The striking reddish-orange sand dunes that form a narrow belt connecting the northern and southern deserts.
Circular Farms
Large-scale pivot irrigation systems creating perfect green circles in the middle of the arid landscape near Gassim.
Trans-Arabian Highway
The long, straight stretches of highway cutting through the desert landscape of central Saudi Arabia.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the left (typically 'A' seats). On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photos of the Dubai skyline. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, keep your eyes peeled for the 'green circles' of pivot irrigation, which are a hallmark of the Al-Qassim region's agriculture.
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Persian Gulf Coastline
The turquoise waters of the Gulf and the sprawling coastal developments of Sharjah and Ajman.
Industrial Infrastructure
Vast petrochemical and energy facilities located along the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia.
Northern Desert Plateaus
A more rugged and rocky desert terrain compared to the sandy dunes found further south.
The right side offers great views of the Persian Gulf during the initial climb. If you are flying in the late afternoon, be prepared for some sun glare as the aircraft heads west-northwest. It is a great side for spotting the transition from the humid coastal air to the dry, rocky interior of the Arabian Peninsula.
Book Hotels in GassimDistance: 1,166 km (725 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: ELQ (26.30279922485352, 43.77439880371094)
Route Type: International
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