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Marjan and Wynn Resorts to develop multibillion-dollar IR with gaming

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IR will be the first in the MENA region by Wynn Resorts, the leading international developer of luxury integrated resorts.

Marjan, RAK Hospitality Holding and Wynn Resorts Limited are developing a multibillion-dollar integrated resort (IR) on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Marjan Island spans an area of 2.7 million square metres, with more than 7.8 kilometres of beaches and 23 kilometres of waterfront. The new IR will be the first in the MENA region by Wynn Resorts, the leading international developer of luxury IRs.

“The integrated development, featuring a world-class hotel, entertainment and gaming amenities, will add to the emirate’s destination strategy to attract tourists from across the world,” said Abdulla Al Abdooli, CEO of Marjan. “We are partnering with Wynn Resorts, one of the world’s most renowned integrated resort companies, which has a strong track record of developing luxury destinations with exceptional accommodation, dining, entertainment concepts and gaming facilities.”

Marjan Island IR set for UAE

“By leveraging Wynn Resorts’ expertise in developing luxury hospitality destinations, the new development will raise the benchmark in luxury hospitality in the region,” he added. “It will also create exceptional value to the Ras Al Khaimah economy and boost the leisure, business, and MICE tourism sectors.”

Plans include a hotel with more than 1,000 rooms, as well as a shopping mall, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facility and spa. There will also be restaurants and lounges, various entertainment offerings, and a gaming area.

Due to complete in 2026, the attraction is in the initial stages of design and development. It is set to apply for an integrated resort licence from Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.  

“Al Marjan Island is a pristine setting and an ideal greenfield location for us to create the one-of-a-kind guest experiences for which Wynn Resorts is renown,” said Craig Billings, Wynn Resorts CEO. “The region offers tremendous potential for the hospitality and tourism industry, and we are excited about the prospect of developing an integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah.”

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Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 10 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.

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