Dubai - 15th September 2013: Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas' first Dubai property is today welcoming its very first guests.  Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa is a luxurious, uniquely Thai inspired beach resort, prestigiously located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah.

Set amidst lush landscaping, 293 guest rooms and villas redefine urban beachfront accommodation, and are designed with tasteful luxury and stunning lagoon and palm views.  Exclusive clusters of only four to eight guest rooms maximise privacy, and 130 of these rooms boast direct access to 10,000 square metres of lagoon pools. The collection of private villas comprises Beach Pool Villas, the Middle East's first Over Water Villas and Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villas for families and friends. 

Impressive facilities invite guests to create the perfect escape. Lazy days can be enjoyed at Anantara's 400 metre long private beach, as well as at three beautiful lagoon inspired pools and a 50 metre shoreline infinity pool.   Making the most of the exotic climate, a variety of water sports includes kayaking, wake boarding and paddle boarding, as well as diving and snorkelling adventures.  Two well equipped gyms and two tennis courts extend the choice of energising leisure pursuits. The Chill Teens' Club and Tuk Tuk Kids Club keep youngsters happily entertained.  While in December 2013, Anantara Spa will open to offer distinctive pampering, beauty and wellness journeys from 16 luxurious treatment suites.  

Six restaurants and bars serve a riveting diversity of culinary experiences.   Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and refined world flavours are accompanied by Australian inspired flame grilled delights, speciality Asian and Mediterranean flavours.  Casual swim-up bar refreshments can be followed later in the day by charming tea rituals and cocktails on the shisha deck.  Romance and special occasions are celebrated with signature Dining by Design journeys, complete with a private chef and butler in a choice of intimate settings.

Beyond the opportunity to savour Thailand's world famous cuisine, the resort incorporates exotic Thai touches.  Floating market boats glide across the lagoons serving tropical beverages, and three wheeler tuk-tuks transport guests around the resort.  While infusing local culture, the resort lobby features a Dubai heritage corner.

Stylish indoor meeting and event venues with flexible layout options, as well as elegant outdoor spaces with magnificent views, cater for the needs of discerning business guests and inspired wedding celebrations.

Speaking on the resort's opening day, Jean Francois Laurent, General Manager of Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, said: "Anantara is renowned for offering journeys rich with discovery in some of the world's most exotic destinations, and Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa blends cultural elements from Anantara's roots in Thailand with the international flair of the most cosmopolitan city in the United Arab Emirates, and we are incredibly excited to officially open our doors today."

Offering an urban beach escape that is quite unlike any other, Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa perfectly complements Anantara's four existing properties in Abu Dhabi - Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara in the world's largest desert, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara and Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort on Sir Bani Yas Island, and Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa edging a lush mangrove waterway in Abu Dhabi City.

For bookings and further information, please tel +971 4 567 8888, email dubaipalm@anantara.com or visit www.anantara.com.

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For hundreds of years throughout Thailand, people would leave a jar of water outside their house to provide refreshment and extend a welcome to the passing traveller.  Anantara is taken from an ancient Sanskrit word that means 'without end', symbolising this sharing of water and the heartfelt hospitality that lies at the core of every Anantara experience. 

From lush jungles to pristine beaches and legendary deserts to cosmopolitan cities, Anantara currently boasts 24 stunning properties located in Thailand, the Maldives, Bali, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates and China; with future properties to open in Thailand, China, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Laos, UAE, Qatar and Oman.  

For more information on Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, please visit www.anantara.com.

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For media enquiries contact:
Niamh Keohan   
Director of Marketing & Communications
Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Tel: +971 4 567 8016
Email: nkeohan@anantara.com

Hayley Sturgess
Marketing & Communications Manager
Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Tel: +971 4 567 8018
Email: hsturgess@anantara.com

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