DXB (Dubai) window seat guide

At Dubai International in Dubai: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina towers, Arabian Gulf coastline.

When taking off from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the most common departure, runway 30L, the aircraft climbs out heading northwest, and Dubai's iconic skyline sits off to the southwest as the jet climbs. Left-side passengers get a clear angled view of Downtown Dubai and the coastline, while the right side mostly shows flat desert and industrial areas. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina towers, Arabian Gulf coastline.

When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical 12R approach, aircraft fly southeast on a track that passes just inland of central Dubai, so the left side faces northeast toward the coastline and skyline. You'll get a great look at Downtown Dubai's towers including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, and the Gulf coastline before touchdown. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline, Dubai Creek, Palm Jumeirah (distant), Persian Gulf coastline.

The best window seat at Dubai International (DXB) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Dubai (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.