Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Plaisance to Dubai. Left side wins both the departure over Mauritius's volcanic interior and lagoon coast, and the arrival over Dubai Creek and the city. The left side also tracks closer to the Malabar Coast of India during the mid-flight portion over the Arabian Sea.

During takeoff from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. MRU's primary departure runway is 14, meaning aircraft climb out heading southeast before turning north. The left side faces east and northeast, giving views back over the volcanic interior of Mauritius including the central mountain ranges and the lagoon coastline. The right side faces inland toward the flat southern plateau with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Black River Gorges highlands, Mahebourg coastal lagoon and bay, the central mountain spine including Corps de Garde and Le Morne Brabant peninsula to the southwest, coral reef fringing the eastern coast.

When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubai International's primary arrival runway for northbound traffic from the south is 30L/30R, with aircraft approaching from the southeast over the Gulf and crossing the coastline. The left side faces south and southeast, looking directly over the Dubai Creek area, Deira, and the older city districts as the aircraft descends. The right side faces toward the desert interior. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, Palm Jumeirah visible to the southwest on approach, the dense downtown skyline including Burj Khalifa, the shallow turquoise waters of Dubai Creek mouth meeting the Arabian Gulf.

The flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) to Dubai International (DXB) takes Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes.

The flight tracks northwest over the open Indian Ocean for the first few hours with no land visible. Around the midpoint, the southern tip of India and Sri Lanka may be visible to the east depending on exact routing. The flight then crosses the Arabian Sea, with the Malabar Coast of Kerala visible to the left before crossing the Gulf of Oman and entering the Arabian Gulf for descent into Dubai.