JEDDAH: The Royal Commission for AlUla will restore several historic mud-brick buildings into a boutique hotel using contemporary engineering methods, to further expand the accommodation and cultural offerings in the area.
Dar Tantora by The House Hotel will offer 30 rooms, pool, spa, restaurant and cafe. The rooms will be adorned with traditional decor, furniture and artistic accents, incorporating elements that capture the area鈥檚 intangible heritage.
Local artisans received specialized training to participate in the restoration endeavors.
Alula Old Town was recognized by the UN World Tourism Organization as a 鈥楤est Tourism Village鈥 in 2022. (SPA)
John Northen, vice president-head of hotels and resorts at the RCU, said: 鈥淒ar Tantora by The House Hotel will allow guests to live the rich heritage of the AlUla Old Town historical village.鈥
鈥淪teeped in the past yet embracing progress, this hotel encapsulates RCU鈥檚 vision for a diverse range of accommodations as we continue to deliver on our plans for more than 5,000 keys by 2030.鈥
The project reflects the commission鈥檚 efforts to revive AlUla Old Town with tourism as the engine of development and job creation. A Sustainability Charter is assigned to govern each project鈥檚 economic, social and environmental impacts.
For delivering on this vision, AlUla Old Town was recognized by the UN World Tourism Organisation as a 鈥淏est Tourism Village鈥 in 2022.
鈥淲e take immense pride in operating Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, a location that seamlessly weaves AlUla Old Town鈥檚 cultural legacy with the comfort of modern luxury,鈥 said Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality.
鈥淥ur dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences resonates with RCU鈥檚 objective of creating harmonious communities, and we eagerly look forward to playing a significant role in the region鈥檚 development,鈥 Knippenberg added.
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