The Wynn Resort in Ras Al Khaimah – What we know so far
Arguably the world’s leading independent hotel developer and operator, Wynn Resorts, has announced their latest impressive project. And this time, it’s in the UAE. The company recently confirmed they are building a 1000-room mega-resort in Ras Al Khaimah, a move that has sparked seismic excitement throughout the country’s hospitality and tourism sectors. Want to know more about the Wynn Resort Ras Al Khaimah? We have all the details that have been made public so far.
ABOUT WYNN RESORT IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
Slated for launch in 2027, the multi-billion-dollar resort will embody imperial splendour, old-school charm and Arabian eccentricity. It will offer a breathtaking array of amenities, facilities and entertainment choices.
As per The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism and Development Authority (RAKTDA):
“The department of entertainment and gaming regulation within RAKTDA will consider the social, cultural and environmental landscape of the emirate and cover licensing, taxation, operational procedures and consumer safeguards.”
RAKTDA reiterated further:
“The foremost priority of this new division is to create a robust framework that will ensure … the regulatory structure will address the entire gaming enterprise within integrated resorts, requiring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations [including financial crime laws] from operators, suppliers and employees.”
WYNN RESORT RAS AL KHAIMAH LOCATION
The resort will be located on RAK’s Marjan Island, a man-made archipelago that stretches 4.5km into the Arabian Gulf. Marjan, comprising four islands, ensures that tourists from all over the world now see RAK as an attractive option for a sun-kissed vacation. The Wynn complex, the company’s first global beach resort, is set to further increase Ras Al Khaimah’s allure with potential visitors.
WYNN RESORT RAK DESIGN
Inspired by the natural landscape and architecture of Wynn Resorts, the design of the upcoming resort boasts a slightly curved shape of the beach, which reflects through its podium structure. On the inside, the resort has uber-luxe features, characterised by red and orange hues, flower arrangements and several facilities.
FACILITIES IN WYNN RESORT RAK
The resort will feature over 1,000 tastefully designed rooms, suites and villas, 24 restaurants and lounges, a spacious convention centre, a high-end shopping mall, a rejuvenating spa and various entertainment facilities. But the aspect of the resort that has garnered the most attention since the announcement is undoubtedly the gaming area.
So, what form will this gaming area take, and what will be featured within it? In the next section, we take a look at what we know so far about this intriguing development.
CASINO
As per the latest announcements, Wynn Marjan will include an 18,500 sq.m. casino, which will make it one of the ten biggest facilities in the world and double the size of its Las Vegas property.
Talking about the development of a gaming zone, Craig Billings, Wynn Resorts CEO, said:
“The casino component, where at least for some period of time we will be operating on our own, which makes it quite exciting, is shaping up to be somewhat larger than Wynn Las Vegas, but with numerous pockets of energy and compression.”
This will be the first-ever casino in the UAE. Therefore, Ras Al Khaimah’s authorities are using the US and Singaporean regulations for reference to write a gaming law for the UAE. The licence structure and tax rate will also be reasonable.
According to Billings:
“…With the regulatory framework taking shape and a regulator in place, we will be licenced to conduct gaming in Ras Al Khaimah.”
Whilst Wynn and RAK tourism chiefs haven’t yet revealed the exact form and features of the gaming area, a spokesperson for Marjan acknowledged that the gaming zone would be an enlivening source of entertainment for guests, in compliance with the UAE’s cultural traditions:
“Gaming is a responsible form of entertainment and leisure tourism that takes into consideration community, cultural and social norms.”
Wynn’s new resort will perhaps be the test case for a whole new aspect of tourism in the UAE. Time will tell the full story!
FAQs ABOUT WYNN HOTEL IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
WHEN WILL THE WYNN MEGA RESORT IN RAK OPEN?
The Wynn resort in RAK will open in 2027.
HOW MANY ROOMS WILL THE HOTEL HAVE?
The hotel will have 1,500 rooms.
That brings an end to our guide on Wynn hotel in RAK. The project is likely to strengthen the emirate’s economy and service infrastructure for decades to come.
While construction of Wynn’s new hotel is underway, tourists and staycationers can currently stay at these top hotels on Marjan Island in RAK. Alternatively, there are many other excellent hotels and resorts in RAK worthy of consideration.
How does chilling in your own pool on a hot summer’s day sound? Great right? If that has hit your ”I’m enticed button”, then it’s definitely worth checking out these hotels with private pools in Ras Al Khaimah.
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Cover Image is courtesy of Wynn Resort RAK