TIME, the global media organization, has announced the winners of its 2024 ‘World’s Greatest Places’ awards, highlighting Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, as one of the remarkable destinations to be explored. The list, curated by TIME’s editors and correspondents, features 100 extraordinary destinations offering new and exciting experiences worldwide.
Dar Tantora The House Hotel, which opened in May 2024, is the first property established in the historic AlUla Old Town, an ancient city of mud-brick houses over 800 years old, recognized by the UNWTO as one of the Best Tourism Villages in 2022. Nestled within AlUla’s desert oasis, the eco-lodge offers 30 guest rooms restored from historical buildings, blending traditional Bedouin living with upscale comfort.
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“We are elated by the recognitions awarded to our destination’s offerings by TIME in their renowned World’s Greatest Places,” said Rami AlMoallim, Vice President of Destination Management and Marketing at the Royal Commission for AlUla. “The exceptional sentiments reflect the excellence and dedication of AlUla’s efforts to preserve and promote its unique cultural heritage through comprehensive and sustainable development initiatives rooted in the community.”
The prestigious accolade by TIME underscores the significance of Dar Tantora The House Hotel’s sustainable luxury, integrating modern amenities with rich cultural heritage. This recognition places AlUla on the global stage, inviting travelers to explore its lush oasis valley, towering sandstone mountains, and ancient cultural sites.
About Kerten Hospitality
Kerten Hospitality is an end-to-end lifestyle hospitality operator, creating bespoke destinations, experiences, and communities. The Group manages hospitality projects that transform destinations through impactful collaborations with Food & Beverage, Retail, Entertainment, Art, and Wellness brands, focusing on curating unique community-centric environments. With 12 lifestyle brands and 11 operational projects, Kerten Hospitality has a global footprint of 50 projects across three continents, including Italy, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Kuwait, Egypt, Georgia, Turkey, and the UAE.
About AlUla
Located 1,100 km from Riyadh in North-West Saudi Arabia, AlUla is renowned for its extraordinary natural and human heritage. Spanning 22,561 km², it features a lush oasis valley, towering sandstone mountains, and ancient cultural heritage sites. The most notable site is Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprising 111 well-preserved tombs with elaborate facades. Other significant sites include the ancient city of Dadan, Jabal Ikmah’s open-air library of inscriptions, and AlUla Old Town Village, selected as one of the World’s Best Tourism Villages by the UNWTO in 2022.
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Source: Dar Tantora The House Hotel Recognized in TIME’s 2024 ‘World’s Greatest Places’ Awards
