Wynn Al Marjan Island: Dubai Region's $5.1B Luxury Resort with Gaming
Gulf News
Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, a $5.1B luxury resort and UAE's first licensed gaming venue, nears completion for spring 2027 opening.
Wynn Al Marjan Island: A New Luxury Landmark in Ras Al Khaimah
Wynn Al Marjan Island is set to redefine luxury hospitality in the UAE's northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Valued at $5.1 billion (Dh18.7 billion), this integrated resort is described as a “destination within a destination,” combining high-end hotels, private villas, extensive waterfront amenities, and a sprawling gaming complex.
Ambitious Scale and Unique Market Position
The development, spanning more than 60 hectares on Al Marjan Island, a man-made archipelago stretching 4.5 kilometres into the Arabian Gulf, will be Ras Al Khaimah’s largest tourism project to date. It is uniquely positioned as the UAE’s first federally-licensed resort offering gaming alongside a rich mix of hotels, restaurants, retail, and entertainment under one roof.
Partnership and Development Progress
Wynn Resorts, world-renowned for their luxury properties in Las Vegas, is partnering with Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding to bring this vision to life. As of March 31, 2026, Wynn Resorts has invested over $1 billion (Dh3.7 billion) in equity. The project entered its final construction phase by early 2026, with all structural work completed on the 1,530 rooms and residences.
Significant milestones include the erection of more than 15,000 tonnes of structural steel and the commencement of thousands of interior fit-outs. With over 18,000 jobs created during construction, Wynn Al Marjan Island will be a major employment hub.
First-Ever Licensed Gaming Facility in the UAE
On October 4, 2024, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) issued the country’s first commercial gaming license to Island 3 AMI FZ LLC, operating as Wynn Al Marjan Island. This authorization allows the resort to offer regulated land-based gaming under the UAE's new federal framework—a historic development that elevates Ras Al Khaimah on the global leisure map.
Luxury Features and Amenities
The resort will boast 1,217 guestrooms, 297 Enclave suites, 2 Royal Apartments, 4 Garden Townhomes, and 10 Marina Estates. A standout feature is the Enclave, a hotel-within-a-hotel located on the tower's upper floors, offering private arrivals, exclusive dining, and dedicated leisure facilities.
Additional venues include Coral Court, a premier event space for weddings and conferences, and 22 diverse dining outlets supported by plans to hire over 3,500 food and beverage staff.
Infrastructure and Accessibility
Connectivity will be upgraded with the Wynn Bridge, a 548-metre long access bridge opening in late 2026, linking the resort directly to major highways E311 (Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road) and E611 (Emirates Road). Furthermore, the Oasis employee community, a 26-acre residential area accommodating more than 7,000 workers, will be completed by summer 2026.
Transformational Impact on Ras Al Khaimah and UAE Tourism
Wynn Al Marjan Island represents a pivotal step in the UAE’s efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil, with Ras Al Khaimah leveraging beachfront tranquility, mountainous adventures, and now regulated gaming to forge a distinctive tourism identity.
The integrated resort is expected to generate millions of international visitors, thousands of jobs, and significantly boost the emirate's luxury tourism stature. Its multi-faceted offerings, including hospitality, entertainment, conventions, wellness, and gaming, make it one of the most anticipated tourism launches in the Middle East for spring 2027.
Implications for Real Estate Agents
For Dubai-region and northern UAE real estate professionals, Wynn Al Marjan Island's development underscores growing opportunities in luxury hospitality and integrated tourism projects. Agents should monitor this evolving market as it may stimulate demand for premium off-plan and resale properties, enhance investor interest in Ras Al Khaimah, and expand the scope for high-end vacation rentals and corporate hospitality services.
Based on reporting from Gulf News. Summary and analysis by Propilot AI.
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