Anantara to Open Seven Resorts in 2011

Anantara is expanding its portfolio across Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East to encompass 50 properties within the next five years.

The group currently boasts seven thriving resorts in Thailand, two in the Maldives, one in Bali and two Middle East additions (12 in total), and anticipates the debut of seven new resorts in China, the Maldives, Bali, Oman and the UAE by the end of 2011. Such growth reflects a 60% expansion of the portfolio in existing and new markets.

Opening in 2011

Anantara Kihavah Villas, Maldives will offer 78 spacious over-water and beach suites set within the lush tropical nature of the island with private infinity pools, high ceilings, timber interiors and terrazzo floors. The resort will boast five dining options including an underwater dining experience showcasing the idyllic location of the dazzling Indian Ocean. Guests will also be able to enjoy the signature Anantara Spa journey and enjoy a wide range of unique Maldivian cultural experiences. The resort is scheduled to open in January 2011.

Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa is situated on the Luhuitou Peninsula, Xiaodonghai, on the southernmost point of Hainan Island in south China. The luxury boutique property will comprise of 128 guestrooms and 20 pool villas flanked by two beaches, Xiaodonghai Bay and Luhuitou Bay, and a coastline that stretch of over 1000 metres. The renowned Sanya tourism attraction, Luhuitou Park, is located on the hill overlooking the peninsula and provides a setting for 1000 year old romantic fables as well as panoramic views of the vast sea, the rolling mountains and Sanya city, which is only 3 km away.

Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa is located in the midst of the Hengduan Mountains, Xishuangbanna in Yunnan province, an idyllic mountainous setting fringing northern Laos. The resort is set on the banks of the Luosuo River and will feature 103 guestrooms with Dai characteristics, including 80 deluxe rooms and 23 pool villas.

Xishuangbanna is rich in nature including rain forests, rare plants and wildlife such as the Asian elephant which is still found in the wild. Nearby Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport provides connections to Shangri La, in addition to major hubs such as Kunming and Beijing.

Anantara Al Madina A’Zarqa Resort & Spa, Oman is set on a natural peninsula jutting into the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Oman. The 122-room resort is located 60 minutes from the historical city of Muscat and just 40 minutes from Seeb International Airport in Muscat.

Anantara Uluwatu Resort & Spa is set to open in Bali, the island of a thousand temples, and the island of paradise. Perched high on a limestone cliff on Bali's south-western tip, each of the suites at Anantara Uluwatu offers unobstructed views of the ocean and Balinese sunsets. The resort will feature 77 spacious suites and three international dining options.

Al Sahel by Anantara, Sir Bani Yas Island will be a unique addition to the destination of Abu Dhabi. 30 luxury chalets, each with private plunge pools, will be set in the west section of the Arabian Wildlife Park. Overlooking the rugged landscape and salt-dome hilltops, the rustic lodges will be surrounded by a lush grass savannah, affording guests’ uninterrupted views of grazing sand gazelles, as well as the elusive mountain gazelle and Oryx.

Al Yamm by Anantara, Sir Bani Yas Island will offer sea facing chalets on the beautiful eastern shores of Sir Bani Yas Island, surrounded by natural sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. The spacious chalets will also edge a peaceful lagoon rich with high mangroves, treating guests to stunning views of the elegant flamingos that favour this verdant sanctuary.

“We’ve come a long way since our first resort opening in 2001,” said Mr. Peter Carmichael, Senior Vice President, Anantara. “As we move into our tenth anniversary year we will open seven stunning new resorts that will offer guests luxury and tranquility in surroundings that are culturally and environmentally uplifting. As we continue to expand, our initial goal of providing a unique and authentic destination experience for all our guests will always remain the same.”

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