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RUH → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to Dubai's most famous engineering marvels, including the Burj Khalifa and the Palm islands, during the final approach into DXB.
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Rolling Red Dunes
Dramatic sand waves and geological formations of the central Arabian peninsula.
Oil Infrastructure
Spot industrial complexes and gas flares in the desert, reflecting the region's energy hub.
Palm Jebel Ali
The first of the massive palm-shaped islands visible as the plane enters UAE airspace.
Palm Jumeirah
The world-famous tree-shaped island featuring the Atlantis Resort at its apex.
Downtown Dubai
A spectacular view of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, towering over the skyline.
The right side is prime for the Dubai skyline. During the standard approach into DXB, planes often bank left, giving passengers on the right a panoramic view of the Burj Khalifa. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting as the sun hits the buildings' glass facades from the west.
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Riyadh Horizon
Aerial view of the sprawling Saudi capital and the iconic Kingdom Centre as you depart.
Ad-Dahna Desert
High-altitude views of the narrow strip of reddish sandy desert connecting the north and south.
Persian Gulf Coast
The striking transition where the golden desert sands meet the turquoise waters of the gulf.
The World Islands
An artificial archipelago of small islands constructed in the rough shape of a world map.
Port Rashid
One of the region's largest man-made ports, often filled with massive cargo and cruise ships.
Sit on the left for a clear view of the World Islands and the Northern Emirates coastline. Choose a morning flight to avoid the glare of the sun, which will be to your south and west during the journey.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 873 km (542 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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