Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Oslo. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over Dubai you get the coastline and iconic landmarks; over Norway you get the Oslofjord and city approach. During the cruise the left side also faces generally south and west, giving better views of the Caspian Sea, Caucasus Mountains, Black Sea, and Central European terrain as the route arcs northwest.

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 gives you a clear view of Downtown Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, and the Palm Jumeirah as you climb out over the coast. The right side faces inland toward the desert. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline, Palm Jumeirah artificial island, Dubai Marina towers cluster, The World archipelago visible offshore.

When landing at Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Oslo Gardermoen sits northeast of the city, and aircraft typically land on runway 01L/01R heading north or depart heading south. On approach from the south heading north, the left side faces west toward Oslo Fjord, the city of Oslo, and the forested Nordmarka hills. The right side looks east over flat agricultural land toward Sweden. Notable sights include: Oslofjord and its narrow inlet, Oslo city center and harbor district, Lake Mjøsa visible to the northwest on clear days, Nordmarka forested plateau west of the city.

The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours.

The route typically tracks northwest from Dubai over the Persian Gulf, crossing Iran and the Caspian Sea, then over the Caucasus Mountains (Elbrus region visible on clear days), across the Black Sea, over Ukraine and Poland, then into Scandinavia over southern Sweden before descending into Oslo. The Caspian Sea is a distinctive large inland body of water visible mid-flight, and the Alps may be visible far to the southwest depending on exact routing.