Wynn Resorts has secured a license to open the UAE’s first casino as part of a $5 billion luxury resort on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. This marks a milestone in the UAE’s hospitality sector and signals a shift toward regulated gaming in the Middle East, with the new General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority overseeing operations.
The resort, combining high-end gaming, luxury accommodations, fine dining, and entertainment, aims to attract international visitors, particularly high-net-worth individuals from Europe and Asia.
Scheduled to open within a few years, the project is expected to create jobs, drive tourism, and position Ras Al Khaimah as a premier global destination. This venture underscores the UAE’s commitment to economic diversification and tourism innovation.
