Wynn Al Marjan Island Sets September 2027 Opening Date, Construction Cost Rises to $5.7 Billion Amid Regional Disruptions

Wynn Resorts announced on August 4 that its integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah will open in September 2027, providing the first specific opening timeline for the UAE's landmark casino project. The announcement came during the company's second-quarter earnings call, during which CEO Craig Billings confirmed that construction has resumed at full pace following brief disruptions earlier this year linked to the Iran conflict. The total project cost has increased by approximately $600 million to around $5.7 billion, up from an earlier estimate of $5.1 billion, driven by material cost increases, shipping disruptions, and extended pre-opening and capitalized interest costs associated with the revised construction timeline. Wynn contributed $48.1 million in cash to the 40-percent-owned joint venture during the second quarter, bringing life-to-date contributions to $1.06 billion. The resort tower has been topped out, and façade installation, interior fit-out, and mechanical systems work continues across the property. Supporting infrastructure, including the 548-meter Wynn Bridge connecting the resort to the E311 and E611 highways, is also progressing. Oasis, the dedicated employee community designed to house more than 7,000 staff, is expected to be completed ahead of the resort opening to support recruitment, training, and operational readiness. Food and beverage recruitment alone is expected to create more than 3,500 positions across the resort's 22 dining venues. The project, which received the UAE's first commercial gaming licence in October 2024, had originally targeted an early 2026 launch before being pushed back due to logistical and shipping challenges caused by the regional conflict. The September 2027 date represents the most specific guidance Wynn has issued to date and signals confidence that the project, despite the cost increase, remains on track to become a major tourism draw for the UAE and Ras Al Khaimah in particular. With 1,530 suites and villas, it will