Wynn Al Marjan Island

Wynn Al Marjan Island
منتجع وين جزيرة المرجان (Arabic)
Interactive map of Wynn Al Marjan Island
Location
Opened2027
No. of rooms1,530 [1]
Gaming space225,000 sq ft (20,900 m2) [2]
Casino typeLand-based
OwnerWynn Resorts
ArchitectHKS Architects
Websitewww.wynnalmarjanisland.com

Wynn Al Marjan Island (Arabic: منتجع وين جزيرة المرجان) is an under-construction integrated casino and resort hotel developed by Wynn Resorts in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.[3]

Location and features

Wynn Al Marjan Island is being built on Al Marjan Island, a new development in Ras Al Khaimah.

The resort will feature 1,530 accommodations, comprising 1,217 hotel rooms, 297 suites, 2 royal apartments, 4 garden townhomes, and 10 Marina estates across 70 floors.[4] It also features a 20,900 square metre main casino, 22 restaurants, 12,000 square meters of retail space and 7,708 square meters of indoor convention space including a 2,633-square-meter, column-free Grand Ballroom.[5][6][7] In April of 2025, Wynn Resorts revealed renderings of what the hotel rooms will look like.[8][9]

The resort will feature an additional casino on the 22nd floor, which has been described as a “sky gaming casino”.[10]

Included in the hotel will be 297 exclusive suites called Enclave, described as an "ultra-luxury destination within a destination."[11] These suites will be located towards the top of the resort tower and will feature a separate and private entrance from the rest of the resort.[12] Enclave will also feature a private pool and a private beach.[13][14]

Connected to the resort will be a marina which will contain 98 berths that will be able to accommodate superyachts measuring as long as 85 metres. The marina will be managed by IGY Marinas.[15][16]

Restaurants planned for opening include Delilah, an upscale American supper club[17], and Ducasse, a French-American steakhouse by chef Alain Ducasse.[18]

In 2026, the resort's art collection was revealed to include Jeff Koons' "Tulips", a triceratops skull, and works by both Marc Quinn and Jaume Plensa.[19]

Up to 80% of the resort's planned 9,000+ employees will be accommodated at Wynn Oasis, a 15-building colleague-living residential village, including facilities for visitors and fitness.[20] The facility is said to meet guest hospitality standards.[21]

Entertainment

In 2026, Wynn announced a partnership with British theatre company Punchdrunk to bring an inaugural show to Wynn Al Marjan Island.[22] The production will be unique to Wynn and allow guests to select between a seated experience or a "roaming immersive journey" in which spectators are able to walk below and to the backstage of the show. The wandering show concept is similar to other Punchdrunk productions such as Sleep No More, which ran for 14 years in New York with more than 5,000 performances.[23] It will be Punchdrunk's first MENA production.[24] The show was designed in collaboration with Craig S. Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts.[25] The New York Times Style Magazine describes the theater itself as "a modern interpretation of a classic theatre, with Art Deco references, rich fabrics, sculpted drapery and grand interior spaces."[22]

History

Wynn Resorts secured the first gaming license awarded in the United Arab Emirates in 2024 while Wynn Al Marjan Island was under construction. This will make Wynn Al Marjan Island the first casino resort in the UAE.[26][27] Wynn Resorts stands to have a monopoly on gaming in the UAE for the first several years before other potential casinos may open.[28] Authorities in the UAE have indicated that they have no plans to award additional casino licenses in the immediate future and it is unknown when that might happen.[29][30]

By the end of 2024, construction on the property was progressing quickly. 55% of structural concrete was in place and complete up to the 26th floor. 73% of the guest rooms were also in place. Wynn Resorts expects a topping out by December 2025, with the resort opening in 2027.[31] Wynn has also acquired an additional 155 acres of land on Al Marjan Island for further development of Wynn Al Marjan Island.[32] Wynn confirmed this acquisition in September of 2025. The additional property has been described as being a “second integrated resort”. The existing plot of land will be expanded through land reclamation. The addition of an adjoining resort also includes an agreement for issuing an IPO.[33][34]

In early 2025, Wynn Resorts acquired the Crown London Aspinalls casino in London from Crown Resorts. It was rebranded as Wynn Mayfair in June 2025.[35] The purpose of this acquisition is to bring British gamblers to Wynn Al Marjan Island after it opens.[36]

By February 2025, Wynn Resorts had completed financing for Wynn Al Marjan Island.[37][38] It has also been reported that there has been high demand for retail space at the new resort. Rolex has been mentioned as a retailer likely to have a store at the resort.[39]

Wynn Resorts commenced the process of hiring staff for the resort in May of 2025. Multiple job openings were listed less than two years prior to the resort’s planned opening.[40] As June 2025 approached, the resort was reaching 60% completion.[41] The building topped out in December 2025 with 100% of the tower's structural concrete competed and all guest accommodation structure completed.[42]

In 2026, the 548-metre bridge connecting the island to the mainland was named Wynn Bridge, with completion estimated in late 2026.[43]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Wynn Al Marjan Island | Pressroom : Wynn Resorts Releases New, Updated Images of Wynn Al Marjan Island". press.wynnalmarjan.com.
  2. ↑ "GGRAsia – Wynn Al Marjan building structure 55pct complete: promoter".
  3. ↑ "Wynn Al Marjan Island | Pressroom". press.wynnalmarjan.com.
  4. ↑ Holtham-Pargin, Alice (2026-01-27). "Everything we know so far about Wynn Al Marjan Island". What's On. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  5. ↑ "Inside Coral Court: The 7,708 Square Metre Events Venue Wynn Built for the Wedding Capital RAK Is Becoming". RAK Party. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  6. ↑ "Wynn Resorts Reports Progress on 1,500+ Room Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort Construction". www.hotelnewsresource.com.
  7. ↑ "Wynn Al Marjan: All you need to know about UAE's first-ever ultra-luxurious gaming resort - CW Property Middle East". May 6, 2024. Archived from the original on May 16, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  8. ↑ First look: Inside the hotel rooms at Wynn Al Marjan Island
  9. ↑ Wynn Al Marjan Island Presents the First Look at Its Resort Tower Guest Rooms
  10. ↑ Wynn UAE Could Feature More Casinos Than Expected
  11. ↑ "Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils Enclave – an ultra-luxury "destination within a destination" - Hotelier Middle East". 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  12. ↑ Wynn Unveils Plans for Private Enclave Residences at UAE Casino Resort
  13. ↑ Wynn Al Marjan Island Announces Enclave Suites for 2027 Opening
  14. ↑ Wynn Al Marjan Island Debuts Enclave: A Destination Within a Destination
  15. ↑ Wynn Al Marjan Island to feature 101-berth superyacht marina
  16. ↑ Wynn Resorts Partners with IGY Marinas, MSI to Develop Al Marjan Marina
  17. ↑ Team, Fact (2025-09-26). "Dinner show Delilah brings Hollywood glamour to Wynn Al Marjan Island". Fact Magazines. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
  18. ↑ Vasundharadevi, Surabhi (2025-09-26). "Ras Al Khaimah's $5.1 billion Wynn Resort unveils first restaurants: Ducasse and Delilah". Gulf News. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  19. ↑ Gronlund, Melissa (2025-12-09). "From Koons's 'Tulips' to a Triceratops skull: new hotel-casino brings Wynn collection to UAE". The Art Newspaper - International art news and events. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  20. ↑ "Wynn Resorts unveils 'Wynn Oasis' community for its workforce - Construction Week Online". 2026-01-27. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  21. ↑ "In pictures: Here is where Wynn Al Marjan Island's employees will be staying - Hotelier Middle East". 2026-01-26. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  22. 1 2 "Wynn Al Marjan Island partners with Punchdrunk for 2027 show - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". 2026-06-29. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
  23. ↑ Tusing, David. "Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils immersive theatre experience from creators of Sleep No More". The National. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
  24. ↑ Tusing, David. "Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils immersive theatre experience from creators of Sleep No More". The National. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
  25. ↑ Wild, Stephi (2026-06-29). "Wynn Al Marjan Island Partners with Punchdrunk". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
  26. ↑ "Wynn Resorts granted gaming license in the UAE | AGB".
  27. ↑ "UAE's $7 Billion Gaming Jackpot Draws Closer With Wynn License". October 7, 2024 – via www.bloomberg.com.
  28. ↑ Wynn Could Have Lengthy UAE Casino Monopoly
  29. ↑ Wynn’s Early Lock On The UAE Casino Sector Just Got Tighter
  30. ↑ Wynn to Enjoy Potentially Lengthy UAE Monopoly, Says CBRE
  31. ↑ "Wynn Resorts Offers Construction Update of Wynn Al Marjan Island | Business Wire".
  32. ↑ Wynn Resorts acquires 155 acres of land on Al Marjan Island with almost half for potential future expansion
  33. ↑ Wynn, partners have land for second IR in Ras Al Khaimah, agreement for potential IPO
  34. ↑ Wynn Resorts Expands in Ras Al Khaimah with New Integrated Resort Plans
  35. ↑ "Wynn Resorts completes purchase of Mayfair Casino from Crown Resorts". www.gamblinginsider.com. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  36. ↑ Wynn Resorts acquiring high-end London casino
  37. ↑ Wynn completes Al Marjan Island resort financing via US$2.4 billion facility, said to be largest hospitality financing transaction in UAE history
  38. ↑ Financing for Wynn Al Marjan Island Completed
  39. ↑ Rolex Store Expected at Wynn UAE Casino Hotel
  40. ↑ 30 job vacancies at Wynn Al Marjan Island
  41. ↑ Wynn UAE Casino Resort Almost 60% Complete
  42. ↑ Sohail, Nida. "Photos: Wynn Al Marjan Island begins to take shape in RAK". gulfbusiness.com. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  43. ↑ Gokulan, Dhanusha (2026-02-02). "New bridge connecting RAK's Wynn Al Marjan Island to Dubai and beyond unveiled". Gulf News. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
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