Biggest Casino in the Middle East to Be Built on Wynn Al Marjan Island
Wynn Resorts’ USD 3.9 billion project in Ras Al Khaimah marks a historic shift in the UAE’s entertainment landscape.
The United Arab Emirates is set to launch its first legal casino with the opening of Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, scheduled for early 2027. Developed by Wynn Resorts in partnership with local entities, the USD 3.9 billion integrated resort will feature a 224,000-square-foot gaming area, positioning it as the largest casino in the Middle East.
Located on the man-made Al Marjan Island, the resort will include a 70-storey hotel tower with 1,542 rooms, 22 private villas, 22 restaurants, high-end retail spaces, and a convention centre. It will also offer two gaming zones: a main casino and a "sky gaming casino" on the 22nd floor with views of the Arabian Gulf.
The project follows the creation of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in 2023, which issued the UAE’s first commercial gaming licence to Wynn Resorts in October 2024. The move reflects a broader economic diversification strategy aimed at strengthening tourism and entertainment sectors in the country.
Construction is already well underway, with over 55% of the structural concrete completed as of November 2024. The development is part of Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism ambitions, which target more than 3.8 million visitors annually by 2027.
