Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Milano. While left wins on takeoff, right provides superior views for most of the flight's duration. The route crosses the Persian Gulf, Arabian Peninsula, Red Sea, Suez Canal, Mediterranean, and finally the Alps—right seats capture the Mediterranean approach and Alpine foothills during the lengthy descent into Milan.

During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. DXB's primary runways (09L/09R and 03L/03R) typically depart eastbound or northbound. Left seats capture the Persian Gulf coastline, Dubai's creek system, and the Palm Jumeirah artificial islands during initial climb. Right seats face inland desert. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (immediate coastline), Palm Jumeirah (distinctive palm-shaped islands), Dubai Creek (winding waterway through city center), Jebel Ali Port (large container terminal to the south).

When landing at Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Malpensa's primary landing runways (04L/04R and 35L/35R) typically approach from the south or east. Right seats offer views of the Alps' southern foothills, Lake Como, and the Lombardy plains during descent. Left seats face toward Switzerland. Notable sights include: Southern Alps (Monte Rosa and Pennine Alps on horizon), Lake Como (elongated glacial lake visible 40 miles southeast), Lombardy Plain (flat agricultural landscape), Milan city sprawl (visible as urban grid in distance).

The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Malpensa (MXP) takes Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Arabian Peninsula (Rub' al Khali desert visible as vast sand dunes), the Red Sea (narrow body of water with Egyptian and Saudi coastlines), the Suez Canal (thin linear waterway), the Mediterranean Sea (open water for extended period), and finally the Alps' southern approaches with Lake Como and Lombardy Plain before landing at Malpensa.