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DUBAI — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, a leading developer and operator of luxury hotels, resorts and spas, is continuing the expansion of its portfolio in Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East, to encompass 50 properties by 2015.Currently with significant expansion in the Middle East, by early 2014 Anantara will have a portfolio of seven open properties in the region — ive in Abu Dhabi, plus the first property in Dubai and the first property in Qatar, which represents a new country of operation.The month of February saw the opening of the 21st Anantara and the second in China – Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa – and a total of six additional properties are scheduled to join the Anantara portfolio in 2013 in Thailand, Vietnam, China and the UAE.Looking further ahead, the first property in Qatar will open in early 2014 in Doha and Anantara will soon be debuting in additional new countries including in the Indian Ocean on the islands of Sri Lanka and Mauritius, taking the total number of open properties by the end of 2014 to well over 30.Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotel Group, said: “Anantara has seen a very busy start to the year with the opening of a flagship resort in China and announcements of our first properties in Dubai and Qatar. We are especially excited about our continued expansion in the Middle East region, which is a key area of focus both for Anantara and other brands within Minor Hotel Group.”Anantara Openings – Middle EastUnited Arab EmiratesAnantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villas, Abu Dhabi will offer tranquil sea facing villas on the beautiful eastern shores of Sir Bani Yas Island, surrounded by natural sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. The thirty spacious villas will also edge a peaceful lagoon rich with high mangroves, treating guests to stunning views of the elegant flamingos that favour this verdant sanctuary.