Dubai: Designed with the capability to handle 43 million passengers a year when fully operational, Emirates Terminal 3, scheduled to open on October 14, promises travellers the perfect start to an amazing journey.

The terminal is being opened in phases and the first phase commencing October 14 will see flights arriving and departing to destinations in the GCC namely Doha, Muscat, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jeddah, Damman and Riyadh.

It will also include flights to and from the Americas, including New York, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo and Toronto.

The second phase will open flights to the Middle East and Africa. Europe, the Indian Subcontinent, the Far East and Australia will be serviced in later phases.

Tim Clark, Emirates Airline President, said: "The new Emirates Terminal 3 will see passengers enjoy ease of travel, home comforts and refined luxuries both in the air and on the ground."