The United Arab Emirates will be the home of its first casino ever on the Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. The Wynn Al Marjan Island will be a giant project as it will be the UAE’s first foray into casino gaming with the luxurious beachfront resort developed by Wynn Resorts opening in 2027. The proposed casino floor area of about 18,500 square meters is one of the largest, and drawing inspiration from its successes in Singapore and the US, this will be quite impressive. This is part of Ras Al Khaimah efforts to position the emirate as a global tourist destination.
There would be gaming, but truly this is a world-class resort with around 1,500 rooms and suites and villas, 24 dining and lounge experiences, state-of-the-art events center, and high-end shopping. And once you get to the island, there’s also a one-time unique production show and nighttime entertainment for an open international tourist destination. It is expected that it will attract millions of tourists to the region each year. It will build a great boon for the local economy through employment opportunities as well as stimulating the related sectors such as hospitality and retail.
The Wynn Al Marjan Island’s casino will be unprecedented, given the UAE has always, in one way or another, banned gambling. However, the new draft being written specifically for this development will catapult Ras Al Khaimah to regional leaders in entertainment and tourism. Its connectivity via strategic routes ensures eight hours’ flight time to 95% of the world’s population, thus the destination of this tourism stream from Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world.