Wynn Al Marjan Island on track for launch in 2027, according to CEO
CEO Abdulla Al Abdouli has confirmed the UAE casino resort remains on track for its March 2027 opening.
By Will Underwood
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Wynn Al Marjan Island CEO Abdulla Al Abdouli has confirmed the project is on track for its 2027 opening
He has also reaffirmed the operator’s commitment to the project, highlighting new employment and economic value
CEO of the UAE’s developing Wynn Al Marjan Island casino resort, Abdualla Al Abdouli, has reported to local press that the project remains on track for its March 2027 launch – reiterating the operator’s commitment to delivering the project.
Indeed, Wynn Al Marjan Island is not only the first integrated casino resort to open within the UAE’s borders, but also the first casino project of its kind in the entire Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The resort, once developed, will feature 1,500+ hotel rooms and is positioned on its own, 60-hectare island in the Arabian Gulf.
Presently, the project has already begun to introduce a wealth of employment to the region, with hiring already taking place for 78 vacant positions. Wynn also reported during Q2 that 80 additional permanent positions at the hotel had already been filled.
Speaking to Khaleej Times, Al Abdouli said: “We are committed to delivering the resort by 2027, and it is on planIf you look at the site, you will see a lot of work happening. March 2027 is approaching fast.
“The Wynn resort will provide an offering but supporting it requires residential units and apartments as well. Many businesses will be created there. It will be an integral part of Ras Al Khaimah’s economy.”
Initially announced in 2022, the operator confirmed that the Al Marjan Island Resort would be set for a 2027 opening in early Q3 2025 – parallel to the announcement of a new, exclusive 313-suite luxury accommodation tier, Enclave. Elsewhere, recent related company news saw Wynn’s proposed Hudson Yard NYC casino project rejected by the Manhattan Community Board.
Good to know: In February 2025, Wynn Resorts secured the largest hospitality-related loan in UAE history ($2.4bn) for the construction of Al Marjan Island Resort
Over the past year, the UAE’s gaming market has begun to proliferate at rapid pace, with the launch of the nation’s first ever regulated lottery, The Game LLC, last November being followed by a flurry of supplier licenses being awarded throughout 2025.
More recently, last week’s SBC 2025 summit saw a panel featuring CEO of the UAE regulator, Kevin Mullally, assess the promise of the fast-developing market.
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