The Wynn Al Marjan resort in Ras Al Khaimah has reached the 61st floor of its planned 70-storey tower as of August, with completion targeted for 2027, according to Marjan CEO Abdulla Al Abdouli.
The project, a joint venture between US-based Wynn Resorts, Marjan, and RAK Hospitality Holding, is expected to help the emirate attract 3.5 million visitors annually by 2030, Khaleej Times reported.
Al Abdouli confirmed that construction is progressing on schedule. “We are committed to delivering the resort by 2027, and it is on plan,” he said, noting March 2027 as the projected opening date.
The multi-billion-dollar Wynn Al Marjan will be the first integrated gaming resort in the Middle East and North Africa, after Wynn Resorts was awarded the UAE’s first commercial gaming operator licence in 2024.
Built on its own 60-hectare island extending into the Arabian Gulf, the resort will add 1,542 hotel rooms, more than 22 dining and lounge outlets, and a range of gaming and non-gaming amenities.
Al Abdouli highlighted the project’s broader economic impact, saying it would spur demand for residential units, apartments, and new businesses around the development. “It will be an integral part of Ras Al Khaimah’s economy,” he said.
Recruitment efforts are already underway. As of September 21st, 78 job openings were listed, while Wynn reported onboarding 80 employees in April, with plans to reach around 300 staff by year-end.
According to Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings, the UAE’s gaming market could generate up to $5 billion. While gaming is a central feature, the resort is also designed to appeal to non-gaming visitors with extensive hospitality and entertainment facilities.
The development comes as Ras Al Khaimah accelerates its tourism and real estate growth. The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has set a target of attracting 3.5 million visitors annually by 2030. New projects, such as RAK Central—the largest planned business district in the Northern Emirates—are part of this strategy.
Al Abdouli stressed that sustainability underpins the emirate’s plans. “We conduct research and development based on a scientific approach, monitoring supply and demand. Once a master plan is launched, we ensure it is beneficial for all parties, including a 30 percent development margin for any developer,” he told Khaleej Times.
It is also worth noting that earlier this month, reports indicated Wynn Resorts and its partners have designated land for a second integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah. The move signals the American gaming giant’s long-term strategy to establish a casino hub in the United Arab Emirates, echoing its successful developments in Las Vegas and Macau.
