Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Fort Lauderdale. The left side delivers the dramatic Dubai departure spectacle over Palm Jumeirah and the Gulf coastline, which is genuinely one of the most visually striking urban departures in the world. The FLL arrival on the right is good but relatively brief and low-key. Left wins on the strength of the Dubai takeoff alone.

During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. DXB's primary departure runways (30L/30R) head northwest, putting the left side facing southwest over Dubai's coastline and the Palm Jumeirah. You get a clear view of the artificial palm island, the Dubai Marina skyline, and the Persian Gulf shoreline as the aircraft banks right toward its westbound heading. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina towers, The World archipelago offshore, Burj Al Arab on its artificial peninsula.

When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. FLL's primary arrival runways (10L/10R) approach from the west heading east, placing the right side facing south over the Atlantic Ocean and the Fort Lauderdale beach strip. On final approach you see the barrier island beaches, Port Everglades inlet, and the Atlantic coastline stretching toward Miami to the south. Notable sights include: Fort Lauderdale Beach barrier island, Port Everglades cruise terminal, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Intracoastal Waterway.

The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes Approximately 14 to 15 hours.

The route tracks northwest over the Arabian Peninsula crossing Saudi Arabia, then over the Red Sea and Egypt including the Nile Delta and Sinai Peninsula, across the Mediterranean, over southern Europe including potentially the Alps, then across the North Atlantic. Over the US the route descends over the southeastern states. The Nile Delta is a notable feature visible as a dark green fan shape against the Sahara desert, and the Alps if routing permits show as a distinct snow-capped mountain chain. The Atlantic crossing is largely featureless open ocean for several hours.