From the UAE "Gulf News":
"Emirates will start services between Dubai and Moscow on July 8, providing five direct flights weekly, said Gaith Al Gaith, Emirates commercial operations director.
The new service is part of the carrier's plans to serve the high demand on the Dubai-Moscow sector. "We look forward to this destination because the UAE appeals to Russian businessmen and tourists."
From August 1, Emirates daily flights to Sydney and Melbourne will be extended to Auckland providing a total of 14 flights weekly in each direction.
Emirates daily flights to Brisbane, scheduled to start October 26, will also be extended to Auckland, increasing Emirates services to 21 weekly."