Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Frankfurt. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase over Turkey and the Balkans, the left side also faces south toward the Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines, adding further interest mid-flight.

During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubai International's primary departure runway 30L/30R sends aircraft northwest over the city. The left side gets the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older urban fabric of Dubai before the desert opens up. Right side faces the desert immediately. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, Downtown Dubai skyline including Burj Khalifa visible to the south, Palm Jumeirah visible further southwest, Dubai Marina towers.

When landing at Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt's primary arrival runway 25L/25C brings aircraft in from the east, tracking over the Rhine-Main region. The left side faces south, giving views of the Taunus hills, the Frankfurt skyline during final approach, and the Rhine River valley. Right side faces north toward flatter terrain. Notable sights include: Frankfurt city skyline and Bankenviertel skyscrapers, Rhine River visible to the southwest, Taunus hill range to the north-northwest, Main River winding through the city.

The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Frankfurt Main (FRA) takes Approximately 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours.

The route tracks northwest over the Persian Gulf briefly, then crosses Oman and Iran before entering Turkish airspace over the Zagros mountain foothills. The flight crosses central Turkey including the Anatolian plateau, then the Bosphorus region near Istanbul, before crossing Bulgaria, Serbia or Romania, and Hungary into Germany. The Zagros Mountains of western Iran and the Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey are the most dramatic terrain features at cruise altitude.