Dar Tantora The House Hotel

This unique 30-room boutique eco-community - sits in the heart of AlUlas Old Town - a labyrinth of 12th Century mud and stone brick buildings -surrounding a 10th-century castle or fort.AlUla Old Town was built as the new city centre in the Islamic era - sitting opposite a shady and cool oasis of palm trees and surrounded by wells the town was a welcome respite for pilgrims travelling through AlUla on their way to Mecca.The name and unique layout of Dar Tantora is taken from the Tantora - traditional sundial which sits at the entrance to the property and has for centuries served as a timekeeper - setting the pace of daily life and the cultural cadence of AlUla Old Town - based on the agrarian seasons. This notion of light and dark has determined the design of the hotel in line with the changing seasons and the regulation of temperature.The design and build of Dar Tantora The House Hotel includes 30 earth-clad dars rooms and suites -an infinity pool -gym -yoga and meditation studio -spa