Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Doha to Dubai. Left side wins at both ends of this short flight. Over Doha you get the bay and skyline on departure, and over Dubai you get the Creek, downtown, and Palm Jumeirah on approach. The right side sees mostly open desert and open Gulf water for most of the route.

During takeoff from Doha International (DOH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Doha, aircraft typically use runways oriented northeast, meaning a left-side seat faces northwest over Doha city and the inner bay. You get a clear view of the West Bay skyline, the distinctive towers of the financial district, and the curving Corniche along Doha Bay before the aircraft turns east toward the UAE. Notable sights include: West Bay skyscraper cluster, Doha Corniche waterfront, Doha Bay inner lagoon, Palm Tree Island (Sheraton Park area).

When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubai International's primary arrival runway 30L/30R brings aircraft in from the southeast over the coast, meaning left-side seats face south toward the Dubai Creek, Deira, and the older city districts. You also get views of the Palm Jumeirah and the downtown skyline including the Burj Khalifa as the aircraft descends over the city. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline, Dubai Creek and Deira district, Dubai Marina towers.

The flight from Doha International (DOH) to Dubai International (DXB) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.

The flight crosses the southern Qatar peninsula, then tracks east-northeast over the shallow waters of the Persian Gulf between Qatar and the UAE. The Gulf here is extremely shallow — often visibly turquoise and sandy — with small islands and shoals visible below. The Abu Dhabi emirate coastline and the flat Rub al Khali desert edge appear to the south. No significant mountain ranges are on this route; the terrain is uniformly flat desert and Gulf water throughout.