Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Singapore. Left side wins both the departure and arrival phases with the best urban and coastal scenery. During the cruise over the Indian Ocean and Strait of Malacca, neither side has a significant advantage, but the left side also tracks slightly closer to the Sumatra coastline during descent, occasionally offering glimpses of the Riau Islands and Sumatran lowlands.

During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Abu Dhabi International typically departs on runway 31L/31R heading northwest, then turns southeast toward Singapore. The left side captures Abu Dhabi city, the Corniche waterfront, and the dense island geography of the UAE coast as the aircraft banks south. You get a clear view of the city grid and the shallow turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf spreading out toward the horizon. Notable sights include: Abu Dhabi Corniche and downtown skyline, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (distinctive white domes visible from low altitude), Yas Island and its marina circuit, shallow turquoise Arabian Gulf coastal flats.

When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Changi Airport typically lands on runways 02L/02C heading north, meaning the aircraft approaches from the south over the Singapore Strait. The left side faces west over the city, giving views of Marina Bay, the CBD skyline, and Sentosa Island during the approach. The right side looks east over open sea and Batam Island in Indonesia. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the Southern Islands, Singapore Strait shipping lanes with dense vessel traffic, Jurong Island industrial complex to the west.

The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 7 hours.

The route crosses the Arabian Sea, then the southern tip of India near Kerala and Sri Lanka (visible as a teardrop island to the right side), followed by the open Indian Ocean, then the Strait of Malacca with the long narrow spine of Sumatra's coastline visible to the right, and the Malay Peninsula to the left during the final descent corridor into Singapore.