Anantara Goes From the Tropics to the 'Rugged Desert'

amandak — 2009-06-15T10:21:09-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Anantara_Qasr_Al_Sarab.jpg" class="top"> The luxury-minded people who build the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Anantara%20Resorts">Anantara Resorts</a> have already persuaded us that their south-east Asian properties look like killer places to stay, like the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Anantara+Phuket/local/1387">Anantara Phuket</a> or their fancy <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Anantara+Seminyak+Bali/ian/260712">Anantara Seminyak</a> in Bali. But Anantara seems to be turning a different corner now, with big plans for the Middle East and North Africa shaping up.Later this year, the Anantara Qasr Al Sarab (pictured) will open its doors near Abu Dhabi well, an hour and a half from Abu Dhabi, actually, since the resort will be in the middle of "rugged desert". This Anantara is already taking bookings for stays starting from November 1, with the cheapest room (a Deluxe King) being offered

Islamic Hotels Will Soon Be a 'Riyal' Thing

mytwocents — 2008-03-07T12:52:49-05:00

A Reuters news item on Abdulla Mohamed Almulla, chairman of Dubai-based Almulla Hospitality, reports he has a hefty $2 billion plan to develop an Islamic-compliant hotel chain that appeals to lifestyle travelers -- both Muslim and non-Muslim.

Like friendly Disney and Universal Studio destinations that successfully continue to attract the Midwest family crowds, Almulla Hospitality's hotels will be built featuring Islamic code to attract Muslim (and non-Muslim) business and leisure guests. That includes no alcohol and Halal-food only.

Think Branson, but different. Separate floors for men and women who travel alone, prayer areas in the lobby and no-pork menus.

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Anantara Goes From the Tropics to the 'Rugged Desert'

Islamic Hotels Will Soon Be a 'Riyal' Thing