The left side offers a glimpse of the vast desert landscape transitioning into the modern Abu Dhabi city skyline and the turquoise coastal waters.
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Greenland ice sheet, the rugged mountains of Scandinavia, and the dramatic peaks of the Caucasus region before descending into the Arabian Peninsula.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Zagros mountain ridges in Iran followed by an iconic perspective of the UAE coastline, including the Dubai skyline and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during the approach into Abu Dhabi.
The right side offers superior views of the Indian coastline, the rugged Al Hajar mountains, and the iconic skyscrapers of the Northern Emirates including Dubai during the approach into Abu Dhabi.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic geographical landmarks of the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula, including the Dead Sea and the red sands of Wadi Rum.
The Right Side is preferred as it offers superior views of the dramatic Al Hajar Mountains upon entering the Arabian Peninsula and typically provides a better angle of the Abu Dhabi skyline and the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during the final descent into AUH.
The right side offers an unbeatable vantage point for the Seychelles inner islands immediately after takeoff and a rare view of the Horn of Africa's most eastern point.
The right side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks and unique island geography, featuring the Mergui Archipelago and the sprawling skylines of Southeast Asia and India.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the approach into Abu Dhabi, featuring iconic landmarks like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island, and the intricate coastline of the UAE.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic crossing of the High Alps, the rugged Taurus Mountains in Turkey, and the iconic city skyline of Abu Dhabi upon arrival.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf, the coastal skylines of the Arabian Peninsula, and the intricate archipelago of islands surrounding Abu Dhabi upon arrival.
The right side of the aircraft offers a more diverse and geologically interesting view, including the salt flats of Kutch, the dramatic Makran coastline of Pakistan and Iran in the distance, and the final approach over the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf and Yas Island.
The right side provides a superior urban sightseeing experience, featuring the skylines of both Manama and Doha plus the intricate man-made islands of Qatar.