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 left side offers superior views of the dramatic Tianshan Mountain range and better opportunities to spot the Great Wall during the descent into Beijing without the harsh southern sun glare.
The left side is preferred for its iconic departure views of the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah, followed by the dramatic crossing of the Taurus Mountains and the northern fringes of the Alps.
The left side offers a more diverse range of terrestrial landmarks, including the Nile River, the vast Sahara desert systems, and the dramatic Atlas Mountains on descent.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Dubai skyline and the Palm Jumeirah upon departure, followed by the unique wetlands of the Mesopotamian marshes on approach to Ahvaz.
The left side offers a spectacular view of the rugged Makran coastline and the unique, lunar-like geological formations of Balochistan as the plane approaches Pakistan.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Dubai skyline upon departure and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, including Europe's highest point, Mount Elbrus.
The Right Side is preferred for its iconic views of the Dubai skyline during departure and the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Danakil Depression and Bab-el-Mandeb strait during the journey.
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau during the middle of the flight, along with the potential for iconic Dubai skyline views upon departure.
The left side offers a stunning sequence of transitions from the Dubai urban sprawl to the vast, orange dunes of the Empty Quarter and the dramatic coastal escarpments of the Horn of Africa.
The left side offers the most iconic 'postcard' views, including a superior angle of the Dubai coastline upon departure and the legendary Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain on the final approach into Rio.
The Left Side is superior for this short hop, offering the most iconic views of the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah, shortly after takeoff, as well as a great perspective of the Kish coastline upon arrival.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for Dubai's iconic skyline and man-made islands immediately after takeoff, followed by a stunning perspective of the rugged Iranian coastline upon arrival.