Wynn Al Marjan Island Advances Toward 2027 Opening

Wynn Al Marjan Island is moving from headline construction into the detailed work of preparing a major resort for guests. The main tower structure has topped out, every accommodation structure is complete and fit-out is under way across the 1,530 rooms, suites, apartments, townhomes and estates planned for the island.

The $5.1 billion development is working towards a Spring 2027 opening. Wynn Al Marjan Island has used that target in its official recruitment and infrastructure announcements, while the resort website gives the broader 2027 window. That leaves several months of facade work, interiors, landscaping, testing, recruitment and operating preparation ahead.

The change is already visible in Wynn’s announcements. Recent updates cover senior restaurant appointments, a new bridge, employee accommodation and a Punchdrunk theatre production. These are the pieces an operator puts in place when a vast building programme starts turning into a working destination.

Key takeaways

Wynn Al Marjan Island is targeting a 2027 opening in Ras Al Khaimah.

All 1,530 accommodation structures are complete and room fit-out is under way.

The tower’s concrete structure topped out at 283 metres; its spire will take the final architectural height to 352 metres.

The resort plans 22 restaurants, bars and lounges, a beach club, 12 pools, a 420-metre beach, retail, events space, a theatre and a marina.

The regulated gaming area sits inside a much wider resort and entertainment programme.

A new bridge and a 7,000-person employee campus are being delivered around the opening.

Wynn Al Marjan Island	Current position	Planned scale
Opening	Spring 2027 target	$5.1bn project development
Accommodation	Structures complete; fit-out under way	1,530 keys and residences
Tower	Concrete topped out	352m final architectural height
Resort programme	Construction and pre-opening work advancing	22 dining and lounge venues, beach club, 12 pools

The latest construction position

The tower reached an important marker in December 2025, when structural concrete topped out at 283 metres across 70 floors. Its crown and spire will bring the final architectural height to 352 metres. Wynn says that will make it Ras Al Khaimah’s tallest man-made structure by more than 100 metres.

By 2 February 2026, 21,852 of the tower’s 26,471 facade panels had been installed, equal to 83%. The concrete and structural steel across the low-rise resort buildings stood at 99%, with work moving into interiors, external finishes and landscaping.

All accommodation structures had been completed by that update. This includes the main resort rooms and the smaller, more private Enclave collection. Kitchens, bathrooms, joinery, lighting, furniture and building systems still require a long sequence of installation, inspection and commissioning before guests arrive.

Wynn’s first-quarter results also recorded a short construction pause during the regional conflict in March 2026, followed by the resumption of work. The company continued to guide towards a 2027 opening in its May results, and the resort’s own recruitment channels continue to use Spring 2027.

For buyers following the surrounding market, our Al Marjan Island project directory brings together the current residential launches and their published details.

What will open inside the resort

The main resort accounts for 1,217 rooms. Enclave, a quieter hotel-within-a-hotel concept, adds 297 suites, two Royal Apartments, four Garden Townhomes and ten Marina Estates.

That gives the resort several ways to serve the market. A conventional guest can book a room for a short stay. Larger suites and residences suit families, groups and longer visits. The townhomes and marina estates create an ultra-luxury tier with more privacy and direct access to outdoor space.

Food and entertainment will carry much of the visitor experience. Wynn’s current site lists 22 restaurants, bars and lounges alongside a beach club. Twelve pools, a spa, a 420-metre beach, a shopping promenade and a marina extend the day well beyond the hotel room.

Coral Court, the resort’s event venue, is planned at 7,708 square metres. It includes six meeting rooms and a 2,633-square-metre ballroom, giving Ras Al Khaimah a new venue for conferences, product launches, weddings and large private events.

A fit-out team reviews finishes inside a high-floor oceanfront suite at a luxury Ras Al Khaimah resort.

Wynn has begun filling in the cultural programme too. In June 2026 it announced an original production by Punchdrunk, the British company known for immersive theatre. The production will be Punchdrunk’s first in the Middle East and North Africa and is scheduled to open at the resort in 2027.

The choice says something about the intended audience. Wynn is building an international leisure destination with enough depth for a weekend around dining, theatre, pools, beach time and events. Guests will also be able to visit many of the restaurants without staying at the hotel.

Gaming is one part of the wider destination

Wynn Al Marjan Island will contain the UAE’s first licensed land-based gaming facility. The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority currently lists Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC, trading as Wynn Al Marjan, in its public register of licensees.

Wynn’s latest annual filing describes a gaming area of roughly 225,000 square feet. That is a significant component, and it will give the resort a form of entertainment that no other operating UAE hotel currently offers.

The wider property programme is far larger. Guests will move between hotel rooms, villas, restaurants, pools, retail, the convention venue, theatre, beach and marina. For Al Marjan Island, that breadth is valuable. It can bring several visitor groups to the same address: holidaymakers, event delegates, diners, theatre audiences and marina users.

The federal licence also places the gaming operation inside a regulated framework. The GCGRA oversees licensing, compliance and responsible gaming at federal level. Wynn will still need to run the wider hotel, dining and entertainment offer at the standard expected of a resort carrying its name.

The access and workforce plan around Wynn

A resort of this size needs more than a completed tower. Roads must handle guest and service traffic. Thousands of employees need accommodation and transport. Kitchens, loading areas, laundry, waste systems, security and technology all have to work before the first busy weekend.

The most visible infrastructure project is Wynn Bridge, a 548-metre connection between the resort island and the mainland. Wynn said the bridge was 48% complete in February 2026 and expected to finish in late 2026. Wynn Boulevard will then connect resort traffic with the E311 and E611 road network, giving visitors a more direct route from Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai.

A new bridge and boulevard approach the developing resort island from the Ras Al Khaimah mainland.

The employee campus is equally important, even if it attracts fewer photographs. Marjan’s May 2026 project update described accommodation and support facilities for 7,000 employees on a site near RAK Central. The campus is scheduled during 2026, ahead of the resort opening.

Recruitment and operating appointments are moving in parallel. Wynn named the leadership team for its food-and-beverage programme in February. The theatre partnership arrived in June. Taken together, those announcements show an opening plan that now reaches well beyond concrete and glass.

The project also has substantial capital behind it. Wynn owns 40% of the joint venture and reported $1.01 billion in life-to-date cash contributions at 31 March 2026. A $2.4 billion construction facility was completed in February 2025.

What the opening could mean for Al Marjan property

Wynn gives Al Marjan Island a global landmark and a clear date around which developers, hotel operators and investors can plan. It also adds a powerful reason for people to search for Ras Al Khaimah, visit the coast and spend time on the island.

The tourism market already has momentum. Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 1.35 million overnight visitors in 2025, up 6% from the previous year, while tourism revenue grew 12%. The tourism authority wants to exceed 3.5 million annual visitors by 2030 and is working to expand hotel capacity, air links, events and luxury travel partnerships.

Wynn can accelerate that trajectory. Its restaurants, events programme and theatre should generate local and regional visits alongside international stays. The bridge improves access to the wider island, and the employee base creates year-round demand for homes and services across the emirate.

Residential buyers still need to separate island-wide excitement from the qualities of an individual property. Distance from the resort, beach access, the permanence of a view, unit layout, handover timing, service charges and the operator’s rental strategy will shape the ownership experience. Two apartments on Al Marjan Island can serve very different markets even when both benefit from the same destination growth.

The most convincing investment case belongs to homes that work before, during and after opening year. A well-designed apartment with usable outdoor space, strong management and sensible running costs can appeal to an owner-occupier, a conventional tenant and a holiday guest. That range gives the owner more options as the island matures.

Our guide to the UAE’s main off-plan areas places Al Marjan Island alongside other coastal and city communities. The UAE off-plan investment guide covers the wider buying process, payment plans and due diligence.

What buyers should watch next

The opening date will become firmer as testing and recruitment progress. Completion of the facade, spire, interiors, bridge and employee campus will provide visible milestones during the rest of 2026.

Restaurant names, booking windows and the first entertainment schedule will also help reveal how Wynn intends to operate through the year. A resort with a strong calendar of events can create repeat reasons to visit outside the traditional winter peak.

For nearby homes, track the delivery of the wider public realm as closely as the resort itself. Roads, promenades, beaches, landscaping, retail and completed neighbouring plots will decide how easy and enjoyable the island feels on an ordinary day.

Projectory’s take: Wynn has reached the stage where operations are becoming as important as construction. The bridge, employee campus, restaurant leadership and theatre programme give the 2027 target more substance. Al Marjan Island should gain international attention as the opening approaches, while the best residential choices will still come down to the exact building, view, management and handover plan.

Frequently asked questions

When will Wynn Al Marjan Island open?

Wynn Al Marjan Island’s official recruitment and infrastructure updates give a Spring 2027 target. The resort website describes the opening more broadly as 2027. An exact public opening date and booking window have yet to be announced.

How tall is Wynn Al Marjan Island?

The tower’s concrete structure topped out at 283 metres. Its crown and spire are designed to bring the final architectural height to 352 metres.

How many rooms will Wynn Al Marjan Island have?

The resort plans 1,530 accommodations. These comprise 1,217 resort rooms, 297 Enclave suites, two Royal Apartments, four Garden Townhomes and ten Marina Estates.

Will Wynn Al Marjan Island have a casino?

The resort will contain a licensed land-based gaming facility. The GCGRA lists Wynn Al Marjan in its public licensee register, and Wynn’s annual filing describes a gaming area of roughly 225,000 square feet.

What else will be inside Wynn Al Marjan Island?

Plans include 22 restaurants, bars and lounges, a beach club, 12 pools, a spa, a 420-metre beach, retail promenade, theatre, convention and event space, and a marina.

Could Wynn affect Al Marjan Island property demand?

The resort can draw visitors, jobs, events and global attention to the island. The effect on a particular property will depend on its location, views, quality, completion date, management, running costs and fit with long-term or short-stay demand.

Sources

Project information and construction figures checked on 21 July 2026.