Skip to content
1000 β€” Casino-and-gambling β€” Wynn β€” Uae β€” Venture β€” Las-vegas β€” Casino-culture β€” Casino-games β€” Igb

United Arab Emirates Grants Initial Casinos Operating Permit

UAE grants land-based casino building license to gambling titan Wynn Resorts, marking a historic first in the region.

United Arab Emirates Grants Initial Casinos Operating Permit

Get ready to levitate your luxury experiences, because the glittering sands of Ras Al Khaimah are about to welcome a pair of majestic resorts!

First in line is none other than Wynn Resorts, partnering with Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding, to create a breathtaking complex on Al Marjan Island. With an anticipated grand opening slated for March 2027, this lavish retreat boasts an entire floor dedicated to gaming, and over 1,000 exquisite hotel rooms.

Envisage yourself lounging by one of the 12 swimming pools, surrounded by luxury retail, or maybe lost in a magical ballroom – this resort promises to treat you like a king. The epicenter of coastal-inspired elegance, coalescing Middle Eastern, North African, and Indian influences, Wynn Al Marjan Island is set to redefine the very essence of opulence.

But we ain't done yet, folks! MGM Resorts is holding its own cards, waiting eagerly for its license to build a resort in Abu Dhabi. No precise details are available just yet, but once they do, get ready for a round of extravagance that will leave you speechless.

On a side note, the UAE gaming sector is seeing its fair share of action, with a Venture Fund pumping a cool $20M and the choice of the first National Lottery operator still up for grabs. Get your game faces on, folks, 'cause it's time to immerse yourself in the exciting world of gambling, right here in the heart of the desert!

  1. Wynn Al Marjan Island, set to open in March 2027, will offer a dedicated gaming floor with over 1,000 luxurious hotel rooms, promising an unforgettable casino-and-gambling experience.
  2. Nestled on Al Marjan Island, the forthcoming Wynn Resorts complex, in collaboration with Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding, showcases a unique blend of coastal-inspired elegance and cultural influences from the Middle East, North Africa, and India.
  3. Despite Wynn's grand entrance into the UAE's luxury resort scene, another major player, MGM Resorts, waits for its licensing approval to build a resort in Abu Dhabi.
  4. The UAE gaming sector is seeing an influx of investment, with a Venture Fund offering $20M and the selection of the first National Lottery operator yet to be decided.
  5. In the heart of the desert, the UAE is proving to be a hotspot for casino-culture and casino-games enthusiasts, ready to immerse themselves in the intoxicating world of gambling, following the footsteps of iconic destinations like Las Vegas.
Wynn Resorts, a leading player in the global gaming industry, secures the inaugural commercial gaming license for building a land-based casino in the UAE.

Read also: