Wynn says UAE regulator grants gaming licence for Ras Al Khaimah resort
Wynn Resorts said the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority granted a gaming licence to the entity developing Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The $3.9bn resort is a joint venture involving Wynn affiliates, Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding, and is expected to open in 2027; Wynn holds a 40% stake.
The licence is a regulatory milestone for Wynn’s resort and may inform companies evaluating gaming opportunities in the UAE.