Wynn Resorts' $5B Al Marjan Resort on Track to Open in 2027

Abdulla Al Abdouli, head of master developer Marjan, stated that construction remains on schedule and noted that 61 of the 70 planned floors have already been completedImage Source: Shutterstock.com

The building of the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in Ras Al Khaimahmoves forward at a good pace. Developers stick to their plan to launch in March 2027. This resort will be the first in the Middle East and North Africa to combine gaming with other attractions.

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Abdulla Al Abdouli, who runs the main developer Marjan, said the work stays on time. He pointed out that the project has already built 61 of its planned 70 floors. He called the $3.9–$5.1 billion resort one of the UAE’s most daring projects. Al Abdouli stressed its expected role to boost the emirate’s tourism and economy, reported The Khaleej Times.

The 60-hectare complexsits on its own island in the Arabian Gulf. It will add more than 1,500 hotel rooms, over 20 restaurants and bars, a spa, pools, a marina, and a private beach. At the heart of the offering is a 20,900-square-metre casino, which will have a “sky gaming” area. The resort also aims to build a 7,500-square-metre events center to meet business and entertainment needs.

The company has begun hiring, with almost 80 positions open now, and plans to have more than 300 staff by year’s end. Al Abdoulimentioned that the resort will attract tourists and create a need for homes, shops, and amenities nearby, making it key to Ras Al Khaimah’s economic development.

The emirate aims to welcome 3.5 million visitors each year by 2030. Leaders think Wynn Al Marjancould help reach this goal because it is close to Dubaiand might be the first casino in the UAEfor a while. Experts guess the local gaming market could bring in $5–8 billion, about the same as the Las Vegas Strip.

Smart Tables and Crypto Payments Set Wynn Al Marjan Apart

Besides its size, Wynn Al Marjanaims to be cutting-edge. Wynn Resortsexecutives have said they will put in smart table tech for all games, which will cut down on dealer misngakes and speed up play. The resort has also asked for the go-ahead to ngake crypto payments, which could make it one of the most high-tech casinos in the world.

This project comes as the region sees more competition for tourists from abroad, with Saudi Arabia putting a lot of money into its own tourist spots. To keep up, Ras Al Khaimahis also moving ahead with RAK Central, a 3.1 million-square-metre mix of business and living spaces set to open at the same time as Wynn Al Marjan in 2027.

Looking to the future, Wynnhas set aside more land on Al Marjan Island. This opens up the possibility of building another all-in-one resort or other big projects. The company has not made any final calls yet, but they have dropped hints about growing its presence in Ras Al Khaimahover time. They have even suggested they might go public with their UAE operations down the road.