Ras Al Khaimah casino 2027: Wynn opens in September
Is Wynn Al Marjan open now?
The short answer
The Ras Al Khaimah casino is part of Wynn Al Marjan Island on Al Marjan Island, and as of 10 August 2026 it had not opened to the public. Wynn's latest official guidance points to the resort opening its doors to guests in September 2027.
Quick status panel
This panel keeps completed milestones separate from future plans and dates every time-sensitive figure. The opening date and operating details can still shift, so each entry points to the latest official reference available.
| Item | Confirmed status | Reference date |
|---|---|---|
| Resort status | Under construction and not open for visits | 10 August 2026 |
| Opening date | September 2027 | Wynn results, 4 August 2026 |
| Licence | Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC, trading as Wynn Al Marjan, is listed by GCGRA | Current GCGRA register |
| Tower | 70 floors, with a final planned height of 352 metres above sea level | Current resort website |
| Accommodation inventory | All 1,530 units structurally complete | 2 February 2026 |
| Gaming area | 225,000 sq ft, about 20,900 sqm | Wynn 2025 annual filing, March 2026 |
Under construction does not mean rooms, restaurants or the gaming floor can be booked or entered yet. Wynn currently offers an email update form, but that form is not a reservation or an admission ticket.
What is Wynn Al Marjan Island?
An integrated resort, not a standalone casino
Wynn Al Marjan Island is Wynn's first integrated resort in the Middle East and North Africa, and the developers describe it as the UAE's first. The plans bring together a hotel, licensed gaming facility, dining, entertainment, retail, spa, beach, marina and events centre in one destination.
Location and project partners
The project spans more than 60 hectares on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah and faces the Arabian Gulf. The development is a joint venture involving entities connected to Wynn Resorts, Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding, while Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC is the entity named in the gaming licence register.
Why the integrated resort label matters
The label matters because this is not just a gaming floor with a hotel attached to it. Most information published so far covers accommodation, restaurants, beach facilities, events and entertainment, while the detailed game mix remains unannounced.
Wynn Al Marjan opens in September 2027
The latest official source
On 4 August 2026, Wynn stated in its second quarter results that the resort will open its doors to guests in September 2027. This is the latest named month, superseding pages that still say only 2027, first quarter 2027 or spring 2027.
What changed from the earlier date?
Older investor updates had targeted the first quarter of 2027, and Wynn then warned in May 2026 of a modest delay it would quantify later. The August release filled in that missing detail by moving the current guidance to September 2027.
Is September guaranteed?
A company results release carries more weight than a property listing or travel blog, but it remains forward-looking guidance for a resort still being fitted out. Recheck the official resort website and Wynn investor releases before paying for a non-refundable trip.
Project timeline from announcement to opening
Milestones that changed the project's status
The timeline lays out each announcement in sequence so an old target doesn't get mistaken for the current one. It traces how the Ras Al Khaimah casino moved from an early proposal to a licensed facility under construction with a named opening month.
| Date | Milestone | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 25 January 2022 | Joint project announced for Al Marjan Island | The concept launched with preliminary scope and timing |
| 4 October 2024 | Wynn announced receipt of the commercial gaming facility operator licence | The project became the UAE's first licensed commercial gaming facility |
| 25 November 2025 | A site ceremony marked the 70-floor hotel tower reaching its top | The main tower reached a visible construction milestone |
| December 2025 | Wynn's later updates recorded structural concrete completion | Work moved further into the crown, facade and interior phases |
| 2 February 2026 | Facade reached 83%, all accommodation units were structurally complete and Wynn Bridge reached 48% | This remains the latest detailed construction percentage release |
| 11 March 2026 | Construction resumed after a short pause | This was a status update, not an opening or cancellation notice |
| 29 June 2026 | Wynn announced an original theatre production with Punchdrunk | The opening entertainment programme picked up a confirmed headline show |
| 15 July 2026 | Wynn's investor presentation showed extensive interior work in progress | The latest visual snapshot confirmed the fit-out phase was active |
| 4 August 2026 | September 2027 was named for opening the doors | This is the current official date to use for planning |
How to read the November and December milestones
A Wynn project story dated the 70-floor ceremony to 25 November 2025, while later corporate updates place the structural concrete milestone in December 2025. November is used here for the site ceremony and December for the later construction record, rather than collapsing both references into a single date.
Construction status through August 2026
Tower and facade
Wynn's 2 February 2026 release stated structural concrete was complete through the roof of level 71 and that 21,852 of 26,471 facade panels had been fitted, equal to 83%. The guest website describes a 70-floor tower, and both official descriptions are presented side by side here rather than merged into a derived floor count. Wynn releases have also used different interim height measurements, while the stable published target remains 352 metres above sea level once the spire is installed.
Interiors and low-rise buildings
Elevator and escalator installation was moving forward, and mechanical, electrical and finishing work was under way across the guest inventory. Combined concrete and structural steel work on the low-rise buildings stood at 99%, though that construction percentage does not mean the spaces are guest-ready.
Wynn Bridge
The new 548-metre Wynn Bridge is designed to link the resort through Wynn Boulevard to the E311 and E611 roads. It stood 48% complete on 2 February 2026, with piling finished and nine of ten bridge column pile caps in place, and Wynn was targeting completion in late 2026 at that time.
What the August update confirms
Wynn's August results described construction as progressing rapidly, and its second quarter presentation showed extensive interior work as at 15 July 2026. Neither source provided a newer facade or bridge percentage, so the February figures remain clearly dated rather than being inflated by guesswork.
Gaming floor size and resort scale in numbers
The latest official figure
Wynn's annual report for 2025, filed in March 2026, states a gaming area of 225,000 sq ft. That converts to about 20,900 sqm and is the figure used here since it's the latest direct corporate filing.
Why some pages quote 18,500 sqm
An approximate 18,500 sqm gaming floor appears throughout older property and news coverage, including several current search results. Wynn has not published anything reconciling the two figures or showing they refer to different spaces, so 18,500 sqm stands as the older estimate and isn't added on top of the newer one.
| Measure | Figure used | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming area | 225,000 sq ft, about 20,900 sqm | Latest figure in Wynn's annual filing |
| Older figure still repeated online | About 18,500 sqm | Legacy estimate, not the current lead figure |
| Development site | More than 60 hectares | The whole integrated resort, not only the gaming floor |
| Hotel tower | 70 floors | Current guest-facing description |
| Structure in the February update | 299 metres through the level 71 roof | A dated construction measurement, not final height |
| Planned height with spire | 352 metres above sea level | Final architectural target on the resort website |
What the area does not reveal
Floor area reveals nothing about the number of gaming tables or slots, the game mix, or the split between general and private rooms. Wynn had not published those details as of 10 August 2026, so any precise inventory needs a newer operator source.
Rooms, suites and other guest accommodation
How the 1,530 rooms, suites and residences break down
Wynn's February construction update stated all 1,530 accommodation units were structurally complete, with interior fit-out still under way. The breakdown below keeps the apartments, townhomes and estates inside the total so none get counted twice.
| Category | Number | Published description |
|---|---|---|
| Resort rooms | 1,217 | Rooms and suites in the main Resort Tower |
| Enclave suites | 297 | A hotel within a hotel on the upper floors |
| Royal Apartments | 2 | Two apartments at the top of the tower |
| Garden Townhomes | 4 | Standalone garden accommodation in the resort plan |
| Marina Estates | 10 | Residences beside the marina |
| Total | 1,530 | Current announced guest inventory |
What is Enclave?
Enclave is Wynn's hotel-within-a-hotel concept on the upper floors, complete with its own entrance, arrival area and lifts. It's built around suite accommodation and a separate service environment, but rates, packages and the reservation opening date remain unannounced.
Why do some pages say 1,542 rooms?
The 1,542 figure appeared in older Wynn releases and still gets repeated by competitors. The February 2026 construction release and current resort materials provide a complete category breakdown that adds up to 1,530, the total used here.
Restaurants, theatre, retail and art
Twenty-two places to eat and drink
The current resort website plans 22 restaurants, bars and lounges, plus a daytime beach club, for hotel guests and resort visitors alike. Wynn has named a French-American steakhouse by Alain Ducasse and a second Delilah supper club, but restaurant bookings were not open as of this update.
The Showroom and Punchdrunk
On 29 June 2026, Wynn announced an original Punchdrunk production set to debut with the resort. Once booking opens, guests are expected to choose between a traditional seated performance upstairs or a roaming immersive journey downstairs and backstage, though show dates and prices have not been released.
Retail and the art collection
Plans include a naturally lit shopping parterre for luxury brands, though Wynn has not published the full shop list yet. The art collection will run through public spaces and guest rooms, with announced highlights including Jeff Koons' 11-metre Tulips and historic and contemporary works from regional and international artists.
Beach, pools, spa and marina
Waterfront facilities
The plans call for 420 metres of private white-sand beach and a deep-water marina designed to welcome large yachts. A daytime beach club is also planned, but day passes and non-guest access rules have not been published.
Pools and wellbeing
Wynn lists 12 pools with cabanas and landscaped areas, alongside a five-star spa, salon and fitness centre. Treatment prices, opening hours and pool admission conditions remain unavailable, so a reliable visit budget can't factor them in yet.
Family services
The official amenities list includes a kids' club alongside outdoor recreation, showing the resort's non-gaming areas are meant for families too. Accepted ages, fees and supervision arrangements have not been released, so families should wait for the guest policy before planning childcare.
Events and meetings at Coral Court
A 7,708 sqm events centre
Coral Court is the resort's events and celebrations centre, with a published area of 7,708 sqm. It will house six reconfigurable meeting rooms, separate salons for brides and grooms, and private prayer rooms for men and women.
A column-free Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom covers 2,633 sqm, has no columns and overlooks the marina. That measurement helps organisers compare venues, but it doesn't establish capacity, since seating changes with tables, stages, aisles and production equipment.
What to request before booking an event
Wynn had not published venue packages, prices or minimum spends as of 10 August 2026. Once sales open, ask for a written capacity plan and a quote covering production, catering, cancellation and accessibility instead of estimating attendance from floor area alone.
Al Marjan Island location and resort access
The nearest airport and the drive from Dubai
The resort sits on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, not in Dubai. Wynn's website says Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is about 15 minutes away by car, while a 2025 Wynn financing release put the drive from Dubai International Airport at roughly 50 minutes.
| Starting point or route | Official information | Planning decision |
|---|---|---|
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | About 15 minutes by car on the resort website | Check the journey time on arrival day, since traffic varies |
| Dubai International Airport | About 50 minutes in Wynn's 2025 release, with the resort less than 50 miles away | Add baggage and traffic time rather than treating the estimate as a guarantee |
| Wynn Bridge | Planned link through Wynn Boulevard to E311 and E611 | Late 2026 was the completion target, so confirm the route is actually open |
| Resort shuttle | No operating timetable or fare published | Avoid planning around a service the operator hasn't announced |
| Parking and valet | Final operating details not published | Check arrival instructions when reservations open |
The role of Wynn Bridge
The 548-metre bridge is meant to connect the resort more directly with the wider road network, but the latest detailed release still described it as a construction project. Don't assume it's open until Wynn announces completion or a current mapping service confirms the route.
Arrival-day checklist
Confirm the final drop-off point once bookings open, since the hotel, events centre and marina may use different entrances. Build in contingency time and don't pay for a transfer that doesn't appear in a written reservation confirmation.
- Confirm the airport, terminal and flight number before arranging transport.
- Check traffic on E311, E611 and Wynn Bridge on the day of travel.
- Ask the hotel which entrance and baggage drop-off point to use.
- Confirm parking, valet and accessible arrival options at the time of booking.
The GCGRA licence and facility operator
The exact name of the licensee
The GCGRA licensee register lists Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC, trading as Wynn Al Marjan, under land-based gaming facilities. Wynn announced on 4 October 2024 that the project entity had received the UAE's first commercial gaming facility operator licence.
What the licence establishes
The register confirms the named entity holds a GCGRA licence for this specific land-based facility. It separately lists The Game LLC as operator of the UAE Lottery, showing that land-based facilities and lottery products fall under different licence categories. Wynn Al Marjan is positioned to become the first licensed casino in the Gulf Cooperation Council once it opens, while the broader regulatory story is covered on our UAE gambling laws page.
What to verify near opening
Before welcoming players, Wynn needs to publish the final age, identity, admission, responsible gaming and complaints arrangements for the gaming floor. Until those terms appear, entry rules published for other Wynn properties don't carry over to this one.
What Wynn has not announced yet
The information boundary on 10 August 2026
Operating details often shift in the months before a resort opens, so flagging unknowns is just as useful as listing confirmed figures. This table keeps an email sign-up, design image or third-party offer from being mistaken for a booking or operating promise.
| Detail | Status on 10 August 2026 | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel bookings and room rates | Reservation date and prices not announced | Join official updates and wait for Wynn's booking engine |
| Restaurant reservations | Not open on Wynn's dining page | Avoid paying an unverified intermediary for a table |
| Casino game list | Table, machine and title counts not published | Wait for the operator's gaming information |
| Betting limits | Minimum and maximum stakes not published | Don't substitute limits from Wynn Las Vegas |
| Age, ID and admission charges | Final Wynn conditions not published | Check Wynn and GCGRA before travelling |
| Dress code and opening hours | Not published | Review the guest guide when it appears |
| Shuttle, parking and valet | No operating timetable or pricing published | Request confirmation with the hotel booking |
| Theatre tickets | Interest registration available, schedule and prices incomplete | Don't treat registration as a ticket |
Email registration is not a booking
Wynn's website collects email addresses and areas of interest for news and early updates. That step doesn't reserve a room, restaurant or theatre seat, and it fixes no price or priority without a separate booking confirmation.
A three-step verification method
Start with the resort website, check the licence against the GCGRA register, and check the opening date against Wynn's newest investor release. If a detail is missing from those official channels, mark it as unannounced instead of filling the gap with another resort's policy.
- Check the page or release date, not just its headline.
- Separate a construction target from a completed event.
- Keep the booking confirmation and cancellation terms once sales open.
Planning a responsible visit after opening
Start with age and budget
This page and its gaming content are meant for adults aged 18 and over, while GCGRA advertising standards define underage as below 21 for commercial gaming other than lottery. Wynn had not published its final gaming-floor identity and admission policy as of this update, so verify it before travelling and don't assume hotel access includes every resort area.
Worked budget in UAE dirhams
Take a future one-day entertainment budget of 800 United Arab Emirates dirhams (AED), purely as a worked example rather than a Wynn price. You could set aside AED 500 for transport, food and contingency, then treat AED 300 as the absolute gaming limit regardless of the result.
Stopping rules you can act on
Set both the money limit and finish time before entering the gaming area, and keep extra cards or funds outside the plan entirely. When either limit is hit, leave rather than shifting contingency money into a new stake or trying to recover a loss.
- Never use rent, bill or borrowed money.
- Never raise a stake to recover an earlier round.
- Set an end-of-session alarm and take regular breaks.
- Avoid using an ATM once the planned limit is reached.
- Turn to cooling-off or self-exclusion tools if Wynn offers them and a break is needed.
When to ask for help
Stop if gaming leads to hidden spending, borrowing, anxiety, or neglect of work and relationships. Our responsible gambling guide covers warning signs, a stopping plan and support options in more detail.
Wynn Al Marjan questions answered
Before planning a visit
These answers rely on official information available on 10 August 2026. Check the opening date and entry terms again once reservations start, since future operating details can change.
Quick answers with sources
No. The resort remains under construction, and Wynn stated on 4 August 2026 that it plans to open its doors to guests in September 2027.
Wynn's current official guidance points to September 2027. The date appeared in its second quarter results on 4 August 2026 and replaces older first quarter and spring 2027 guidance.
The resort sits on Al Marjan Island in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, not in Dubai. Wynn says Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is about 15 minutes away by car.
Wynn's latest annual filing lists 225,000 sq ft, which works out to about 20,900 sqm. The approximate 18,500 sqm figure comes from older project coverage, so this guide relies on the newer company filing.
The current total comes to 1,530 accommodation units. That includes 1,217 Resort rooms, 297 Enclave suites, two Royal Apartments, four Garden Townhomes and 10 Marina Estates.
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, GCGRA, issued the licence to Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC, trading as Wynn Al Marjan. Wynn announced it had received the UAE's first commercial gaming facility operator licence on 4 October 2024.
Wynn had not announced a hotel reservation opening date as of 10 August 2026, and its dining page said restaurant bookings were not yet open. Joining the email list is not a booking and guarantees no rate or priority.
Wynn had not published a table game list, slot count or betting limits as of 10 August 2026. Wait for the operator's gaming information and entry terms rather than borrowing details from another Wynn resort.
Wynn cites an approximate 15-minute drive from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and has previously estimated about 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Journey times depend on traffic, and Wynn Bridge was still described as under construction in its February 2026 update.
GCGRA advertising standards define anyone under 21 as underage for commercial gaming other than lottery. Wynn had not published its final gaming-floor ID and admission rules as of 10 August 2026, so visitors should check Wynn and GCGRA terms before travelling.