✅ Updated 31 July 2026 — Wynn Al Marjan Island is under construction on Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island. The tower topped out in December 2025; Wynn has now confirmed the resort will open in September 2027, announced during its Q2 2026 earnings call on 5 August 2026. Bookings are not yet open. This guide is rebuilt from Wynn’s own investor filings, the GCGRA public register, and on-the-ground UAE reporting so it stays the most complete, most current version of this story.
Ras Al Khaimah is about to get the UAE’s first legal casino, and it is not a modest one. Wynn Al Marjan Island is a $5.7 billion integrated resort rising on a man-made island off the RAK coast — 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a 225,000 sq ft gaming floor, a 420-metre private beach, 12 pools, an immersive theatre production from the makers of Sleep No More, and a tower that will be the tallest building in the emirate. Here is everything that is actually confirmed, sourced back to Wynn’s own filings and the UAE’s gaming regulator, plus what still is not.
What Is Wynn Al Marjan Island?
Wynn Al Marjan Island is a joint venture between Wynn Resorts, Al Marjan’s master developer Marjan, and RAK Hospitality Holding. Per Wynn’s 2025 Form 10-K, Wynn Resorts holds a 40% equity interest in the project rather than owning it outright — a detail most coverage glosses over. The resort sits on more than 60 hectares on Al Marjan Island, a man-made archipelago off Ras Al Khaimah, roughly 81km (about 1 hour 10 minutes’ drive) from Dubai and only 15 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).
The site’s own gaming regulatory listing names the operating entity as Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC, trading as Wynn Al Marjan — and as of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority’s (GCGRA) most recent public register check in April 2026, it remains the only business licensed for land-based commercial gaming anywhere in the UAE. MGM Resorts has a separate casino proposal for Abu Dhabi’s The Island, pending with the GCGRA since September 2024, but nothing has been approved there yet.
When Is Wynn Al Marjan Island Opening?
Wynn Al Marjan Island will open its doors in September 2027. The date is confirmed — not projected — and came straight from Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings during the company’s Q2 2026 earnings call on 5 August 2026, after months of the resort’s own materials sitting on vaguer "Spring 2027" wording following an earlier-announced "modest delay" tied to regional shipping and logistics disruption. Billings called it "the most significant integrated resort opening in more than a decade" and said construction is now progressing at a rapid pace, with Wynn and its Ras Al Khaimah partners fully committed despite regional geopolitical tensions. Treat any earlier 2026 or Spring 2027 opening date you see elsewhere on the web as outdated.
Construction itself never stopped through the delay. The tower structurally topped out on 15 December 2025, and by mid-2026 fit-out was under way across all 1,530 rooms.
Construction Progress: How Far Along Is It?
The resort tower structurally topped out at 283 metres across 70 floors in December 2025; once its signature spire is finished, the completed tower will reach 352 metres, making it Ras Al Khaimah’s tallest building. More than 22,000 workers were on site as of Wynn’s Q1 2026 report. Mid-2026 progress figures from Wynn’s own updates include:
- 100% of the tower’s structural concrete completed
- 100% of the guest accommodation structure completed, with room interior fit-out under way
- 99% of low-rise concrete and 96.5% of steel structures completed
- 90% of low-rise venue interior partitions, with first and second-fix MEP under way
- 79% of tower façade panels installed (20,744 of 26,247)
- 40% of low-rise exterior façades enclosed
Financially, the total development cost now stands at $5.7 billion, up $600 million from the original $5.1 billion estimate, Wynn confirmed on its Q2 2026 earnings call (5 August 2026). The project is financed through a $2.4 billion construction facility secured in February 2025 plus equity contributions; Wynn’s cash contribution to the joint venture had reached $1.06 billion life-to-date as of Q2 2026.
Rooms, Suites & The Enclave
The resort will have 1,530 guest accommodations in total: 1,217 standard resort rooms and suites, plus 297 Enclave suites, two Royal Apartments, four Garden Townhomes, and ten Marina Estates.
Enclave, unveiled in July 2025, is the resort’s hotel-within-a-hotel: a private entrance, no more than 15 suites per floor, a dedicated private pool and beach, and its own restaurant, positioned as the top tier of the property’s accommodation.
The Casino: Licence, Size & the UAE’s Gaming Age
On 4 October 2024, the GCGRA issued the project’s operating entity a Commercial Gaming Facility Operator licence — the UAE’s first, and still its only, land-based gaming licence. The gaming floor is described in Wynn’s investor materials as roughly 225,000 sq ft, which Wynn Resorts has previously said will make it somewhat larger than the casino at Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn has not published a breakdown by table count, slot count, or game mix.
One point worth getting right: the UAE lowered its general civil age of majority from 21 to 18 in June 2026, but regulated gaming did not move with it. The minimum age for all GCGRA-regulated gaming — casinos, online platforms and the lottery alike — remains 21. As of 24 July 2026, Wynn and the GCGRA still had not published the specific entry age, dress code or entry-fee policy for the Al Marjan casino floor itself, so treat any site stating a confirmed dress code or entry fee with caution until Wynn confirms it directly.
Restaurants & Dining: 22 Venues, Two Confirmed So Far
Wynn Al Marjan Island will open with 22 restaurants, bars and lounges. Two headline venues were confirmed in September 2025:
- Delilah — the celebrity-favourite, no-cameras, supper-club-meets-live-music venue from Wynn Las Vegas, styled as a 1950s Beirut-inspired dining room with a bar and lounge above it.
- An Alain Ducasse steakhouse (name TBC) — a two-floor, roughly 1,820 sq m French-American steakhouse from the Michelin-starred chef, with tableside flambé and premium beef as the centrepiece.
Since then, a Lebanese signature restaurant has also been named, and in February 2026 Wynn announced a global culinary partnership tied to Netflix’s Chef’s Table. The resort’s F&B leadership team was named on 10 February 2026, with more than 3,500 food-and-beverage roles still to be filled ahead of opening.
Entertainment: Punchdrunk’s MENA Debut & Sea of Dreams
The headline entertainment announcement came on 29 June 2026: Wynn Al Marjan Island confirmed a partnership with Punchdrunk, the British company behind the landmark immersive show Sleep No More, for an original production conceived by founder Felix Barrett with Wynn CEO Craig Billings — Punchdrunk’s first production anywhere in the Middle East. Guests will be able to choose between a traditional seated performance upstairs or a roaming, immersive route through backstage worlds downstairs.
The resort will also stage Sea of Dreams, the Ras Al Khaimah version of Wynn Las Vegas’ multimedia water show Lake of Dreams, described as roughly six times larger than its Las Vegas counterpart and set against the open beachfront.
Beach, Pools, Spa & Marina
Beyond the casino floor, the resort is built around a 420-metre private white-sand beach and 12 pools designed for different moods, from family-friendly to adults-only. Its spa is positioned as the region’s most opulent, and a dedicated luxury retail wing will house a curated roster of high-end brands. A deep-water marina is designed to welcome superyachts directly to the resort.
Events, Weddings & Meetings: Coral Court
Coral Court is the resort’s dedicated events venue, anchored by a column-free Grand Ballroom spanning 2,633 sq m. It also includes dedicated bride and groom salons, private prayer rooms for men and women, six versatile meeting rooms, and a 1,390 sq m event lawn overlooking the Arabian Gulf — positioning the resort as a serious contender for UAE weddings, conferences and large-scale events once it opens.
Getting There: The Wynn Bridge
A dedicated 548-metre bridge, named the Wynn Bridge, is under construction to connect Al Marjan Island directly to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611) — the UAE’s main north-south arteries. It was roughly 48% complete as of February 2026, with a target opening by late 2026, and is expected to meaningfully cut Dubai-to-RAK drive times once live. Until then, the drive from Dubai is about 81km, roughly 1 hour 10 minutes; Al Marjan Island itself is only about 15 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and roughly 50 miles from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Jobs, Staff Housing & the Sister Resort
Wynn is hiring at scale: roughly 2,750 new hires are planned for 2026 alone, taking headcount from 251 at the end of 2025 to around 3,000 by 31 December 2026. To house that workforce, Oasis — a 26-acre staff community for up to 7,000 employees — is scheduled to open in summer 2026.
A second Wynn–Marjan joint venture, Janu Al Marjan Island, was announced on 10 November 2025 and sits directly across from the Wynn resort. It will be managed by Aman Group under its Janu brand, with 132 rooms, a wellness centre, branded residences and its own private beach, targeted for a late-2028 opening.
Room Rates & Booking: Not Yet Open
Wynn has not released Al Marjan Island room rates, and bookings are not yet open anywhere. For context only, entry-level rooms at sister property Wynn Las Vegas start from around USD 299 (roughly AED 1,098) a night — useful as a rough benchmark, not a prediction of RAK pricing, which will depend on the eventual opening date and market positioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wynn Al Marjan Island open yet?
No. It is under construction, targeting a 2027 opening that Wynn confirmed in May 2026 would face a "modest delay" beyond the originally planned Spring 2027 date. No revised date had been published as of 31 July 2026.
Is it really the UAE’s only legal casino?
As of the GCGRA’s most recent public register check (April 2026), yes — it is the only entity licensed for land-based commercial gaming in the UAE. A separate MGM Resorts proposal for Abu Dhabi has been pending with the regulator since September 2024 but has not been approved.
What is the minimum gambling age?
21, under GCGRA rules — this did not change when the UAE lowered its general civil age of majority to 18 in June 2026. Wynn had not published Al Marjan-specific entry, dress code or ID-check rules as of late July 2026.
How much is Wynn Al Marjan Island costing?
$5.7 billion in total development cost as of August 2026, up from an original $5.1 billion estimate, per Wynn Resorts’ Q2 2026 earnings call. It’s financed through a $2.4 billion construction facility (secured February 2025) plus equity contributions.
How do I get there from Dubai?
Currently by road, about 81km and roughly 1 hour 10 minutes’ drive. A dedicated 548-metre Wynn Bridge connecting directly to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611) is under construction, targeted for late 2026.
Can I book a room now?
Not yet. Rates and booking channels have not been released.
The Bottom Line
Wynn Al Marjan Island is real, well-financed, and visibly under construction — not vapourware. The honest summary as of 31 July 2026: the tower has topped out, the first restaurants and entertainment partners are locked in, hiring is well under way, and the UAE’s only gaming licence is confirmed and exclusive to this project. What remains genuinely unconfirmed is the exact opening date, the casino’s entry rules, and room rates — and any source claiming otherwise on those three points is guessing. This guide will keep tracking Wynn’s own announcements and the GCGRA register as they land. For everything else worth knowing about the emirate around it, see our complete Ras Al Khaimah guide, covering Jebel Jais, beaches, hotels and things to do.
