This will take the total number of flights offered to Italy to 56 a week.

Starting Oct. 1, EK 099 will leave Dubai at 3.15 a.m. and will arrive in Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci airport at 7.35 a.m.

The return flight, EK 100, departs Rome at 11.20 a.m. and arrives in Dubai at 7.10 p.m.

The new service will be operated by a 237-seat Airbus A330-200 in a three-class configuration that offers 12 luxurious First Class seats, 42 seats in Business Class and generous space for 183 passengers in Economy Class.

The aircraft also will add a total of 15 tons of cargo-carrying capacity to the route.

“The third daily service to Rome represents another significant initiative that is part of Emirates’ partnership with Italy. Emirates is committed to offering more capacity to travelers in addition to giving customers more choice in seamlessly connecting to points across the Far and Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa all while experiencing the most comfortable and entertaining experience in the sky,” said Salem Obaidalla, Emirates’ SVP, commercial operations, Europe & Russian Federation.

“We will continue to invest in Italy, empowering the local economy and helping it expand its business and tourism presence.”

“Today, the public announcement of the 3rd daily flight by Emirates is strong evidence and an authentic proof of the successful relationship existing between ADR (Aeroporti di Roma) and the Dubai based airline,” said Fabrizio Palenzona chairman of ADR.

“Without a doubt, Emirates represents a strategic partner in ensuring further traffic growth between Rome and all the main long haul routes in Asia, Australia and a large part of Africa,” he added.