Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Abu Dhabi. While takeoff favors the right for Dublin Bay views, the landing approach on the left provides superior scenery with the Persian Gulf and Omani mountains. Since landing views typically leave stronger impressions on passengers, left wins overall.

During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin typically departs eastbound (runways 10L/10R). Right-side seats face north toward Dublin Bay and the Irish Sea, revealing the coastal geography immediately after rotation. Left seats face inland toward the Wicklow Mountains, which are less dramatic during initial climb. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay with Howth Peninsula to the north, Irish Sea extending to the horizon, Wicklow Mountains as a distant ridge to the southwest, Dublin city sprawl below transitioning to green farmland.

When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Abu Dhabi typically lands on runway 31L/31R (northwesterly approach). Left-side seats face northeast toward the Persian Gulf and the Hajar Mountains across the water in Oman. Right seats face inland toward the flat desert interior, which offers minimal visual interest during descent. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf with its shallow turquoise waters, Hajar Mountains on the Oman coast visible across the water, Abu Dhabi city and its coastal development, offshore oil and gas infrastructure.

The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) takes Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Mediterranean (visible around 2.5 hours out), passes over southern Turkey and the Levantine coast, then continues southeast over Iraq and Iran's southern regions before descending into the Persian Gulf. The Taurus Mountains in Turkey and the Zagros Mountains in Iran are visible from altitude on clear days, though often obscured by haze. The flight crosses the Strait of Hormuz during final approach to Abu Dhabi.