Wynn Resorts is gearing up to begin room sales for its highly anticipated Al Marjan Island project in Ras Al Khaimah, with CEO Craig Billings expressing strong confidence that demand will outstrip the resort’s 1,500-plus capacity. Despite ongoing regional geopolitical uncertainties, the company remains firmly on track for a September 2027 opening. Billings emphasized that the UAE’s resilience makes it a premier destination, describing the $5.7 billion integrated resort as a landmark project that will likely stand as the most exciting global hospitality opening in over a decade.

The resort, which serves as a massive joint venture between Wynn Resorts, Marjan, and RAK Hospitality Holding, is designed to be a centerpiece of UAE tourism, featuring the country’s first land-based gaming facility alongside luxury shopping, fine dining, and extensive leisure amenities. To ensure a smooth launch, management is preparing "playbooks" for various market scenarios, utilizing global gaming hosts and strategic marketing to attract everyone from local UAE residents to international high-rollers. Operations will begin transitioning to the site in phases starting early next year, with the final staff onboarding scheduled just before the grand opening to ensure a seamless guest experience.