The multi-billion-dollar Wynn Al Marjan Island project is scheduled to open in early 2027 in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. While lots is happening around it in terms new off plan projects making its mark, this gaming resort itself is progressing at a rapid pace. Recently, it announced to close a deal to bank with an additional 70 acres of land in the emirate for future development.
Wynn Resorts, which owns 40 per cent of the venture, has contributed $514.4 million (Dh1.88 billion) to the project so far. Its investment for the second quarter of 2024 was used primarily to fund its pro-rata portion in the purchase of approximately 155 acres of land at the resort’s development site, including over 70 acres of land for potential future development in Ras Al Khaimah.
This expansive project built on Marjan Island, will house approximately 1500 rooms, suites and villas. Moreover, it shall feature first-rate shopping, cutting-edge meeting rooms, a convention center, a luxurious spa, more than ten restaurants and lounges, a wide range of entertainment options, a gaming area and other unique facilities.
It will be situated on an almost 250,000 square meter plot on Island 3 of Al Marjan and will be the first Wynn Resort situated on a beach in the world. The five-star facilities here shall offer stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, sandy beaches, and even a marina for guests to enjoy. Designed for both longer visits and day trips from neighboring Emirates, the resort will offer abundant and layered experiences including nightly laser and light shows.
The project will be the largest of its kind in Ras Al Khaimah’s expanding hospitality sector. It will be created to the highest standards of sustainability best practices. As an effect, the emirate’s Al Marjan Island has seen massive foreign and local investments, especially after the launch of the Wynn Al Marjan development.
Costing about $3.9 billion, Wynn Al Marjan will be the first integrated gaming resort in the Middle East and North Africa. The gaming areas will be centrally located at the property and readily accessible to visitors. It will be the first Wynn Resort out of its six properties in Las Vegas, Macau, and Boston Harbor to come up on a beach. WYNN owns & operates Wynn Las Vegas, Encore Boston Harbor, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, Cotai currently and Wynn Ras Al Khaimah is making its way to become a landmark in the UAE tourism and hospitality sector.
All in all, Wynn Resort Ras Al Khaimah is emerging to become a “must see” tourism destination in the UAE.
