The French capital is the latest destination to be added to the growing list of gateways served by Emirates' popular double-decker Airbus A380.

Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline, said the decision to put an A380 on the Paris route was a result of encouraging sales in and out of Paris Charles de Gaulle.

"Our plans to introduce this exceptional aircraft have been accelerated by almost a year which, in the current economic climate, is a major achievement."

The superjumbo will replace the morning service out of Dubai. EK 073 leaves Dubai at 0800hrs and arrives in Paris at 1225hrs from February 1, 2010.

Emirates operates a double daily service to Paris, which is currently served by a combination of Boeing 777 aircraft. In addition to the morning flight, EK 075 departs Dubai at 1500hrs and touches down in Paris at 1935hrs.

Emirates boasts the world's largest order of Airbus A380s with five in its fleet and a further 53 double-deckers to be delivered. They currently serve Toronto, London Heathrow, Bangkok, Sydney and Auckland.