Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Vienna. The left side wins overall. The Dubai departure on the left delivers the most dramatic urban spectacle of the flight with the Creek, downtown skyline, and Palm Jumeirah. En route, the left side also faces south toward the Zagros Mountains of Iran and later the Taurus Mountains of Turkey as the route curves northwest, offering better mountain views across the midpoint. The Vienna approach on the right is strong but the left side's departure advantage is decisive.

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 captures the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older urban fabric of Dubai before the aircraft turns toward the Gulf. You also get a clear look back at the downtown skyline including the Burj Khalifa as the aircraft climbs. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira waterfront, Downtown Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah visible to the southwest, Dubai Marina towers.

When landing at Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Vienna Schwechat sits southeast of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the east on runway 29 heading west-northwest. The right side gives you the Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) rising to the west, the Danube River curving through the city, and the dense urban core of Vienna including the Ringstrasse district as you descend over the city. Notable sights include: Danube River and Donauinsel, Vienna city center and Ringstrasse, Wienerwald hills to the west, Prater park and its large green expanse.

The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Schwechat (VIE) takes Approximately 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes.

The route tracks northwest over the Persian Gulf briefly, then crosses Iran with the Zagros Mountain ranges visible as dramatic folded ridges. The flight passes over eastern Turkey and the Anatolian plateau, then crosses the Bosphorus region near Istanbul. It continues over Bulgaria and the Carpathian foothills before descending into Austria. The Danube basin becomes visible in the final hour of flight.