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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers on the left side can see the sprawling Downtown Dubai skyline and the Burj Khalifa shortly after lift-off from the primary runways.
Passengers on the left side can see the sprawling Downtown Dubai skyline and the Burj Khalifa shortly after lift-off from the primary runways.
The right side offers superior views of the Sahara's dramatic volcanic formations, the unique geography of Lake Chad, and the iconic Dubai skyline during standard departure patterns.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Mediterranean's island geography and the iconic historic architecture of Valletta's Grand Harbour upon arrival.
The left side offers a superior mix of Dubai's urban skyline upon departure and the dramatic Omani coastline during the approach into Muscat.
The right side offers a superior mix of iconic man-made structures and diverse natural landscapes, including the Palm Jumeirah on departure and a classic aerial view of Lisbon's historic districts during the descent.
The right side offers unparalleled views of Dubai's coastal engineering marvels like the Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands immediately after takeoff, followed by the striking transition from the blue Persian Gulf to the deep red dunes of the Ad Dahna desert.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Makran coastline and the rugged peaks of the Sulaiman mountain ranges during the cruise phase.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Dubai skyline during departure and provides the most dramatic views of the vast Rub' al Khali desert dunes and the rugged Hadhramaut canyons in Yemen.
The right side is generally superior for this route because it offers views of the rugged Zagros Mountains early in the flight and provides a spectacular panorama of the Italian Alps and the northern lakes during the descent into Milan.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Dubai skyline during departure and provides a front-row seat to the dramatic salt deserts and rugged mountain ridges of central Iran.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological formations of the Zagros Mountains and the stunning pink-hued Lake Maharloo during the final approach into Shiraz.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Dubai skyline upon departure, better angles of the Western Zagros mountain ridges in Iran, and a superior perspective of the Ural Mountains and the 'Europe-Asia' border during the descent into Yekaterinburg.
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.