Wynn Al Marjan Island Hits Key Construction Milestones

Summary

Wynn Resorts has reported major progress on its Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah following the UAE’s recent legalisation of gambling. The project — budgeted between $3.9bn and $5.1bn — is on track for a spring 2027 opening and aims to be the region’s largest casino resort.

Construction highlights include the Wynn Bridge reaching 48% completion with operations planned by the end of 2026, and the resort’s signature tower topping out at 299 metres in December 2025. Structural concrete has reached the 71st floor and more than 80% of the façade panels are installed. Interior works are advancing across 1,530 guest accommodations while low-rise buildings and key systems are effectively complete.

Key Points

UAE legalisation of gambling removed the final regulatory barrier for the project.
Project cost estimated between $3.9 billion and $5.1 billion.
Wynn Bridge is 48% complete; the 548-metre bridge should be operational by end of 2026 and will link the resort to the E311 and E611 roads.
The signature tower topped out at 299 metres in December 2025; structural concrete has reached the 71st floor and façade installation is over 80% complete.
All 1,530 guest accommodations’ structural works are complete; interior M&E and finishing works are underway.
Wynn is building ‘Oasis: A Wynn Community’ — a 26-acre residential development for about 7,000 employees, due summer 2026.
The resort will cover over 60 hectares and feature 20+ dining/nightlife venues, a beach club, luxury retail, spa, theatre, 12 pools, a private marina and a 420-metre beachfront.

Why should I read this?

Quick and blunt: this isn’t just another hotel — it’s the UAE’s first authorised commercial gambling resort and a huge play for Gulf tourism. If you follow casino operators, regional development or big-ticket hospitality investments, this update saves you skimming ten other stories — the bridge, tower progress and staff housing tell you this is actually happening, not just on paper.