Wynn Resorts and its partners have moved the expected opening of Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, to September 2027 from the first quarter of 2027, while increasing the total project budget by approximately $600 million to about $5.7 billion.
The company confirmed the new opening month in its second-quarter results released on August 4, 2026. CEO Craig Billings gave further cost details during the accompanying second-quarter earnings call, saying regional disruption had affected the project timeline, materials, shipping, insurance and construction planning.
Key Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Wynn Resorts |
| Project | Wynn Al Marjan Island |
| Location | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates |
| Previous expected opening | First quarter of 2027 |
| Current expected opening | September 2027 |
| Total project budget | Approximately $5.7 billion |
| Budget increase | Approximately $600 million |
| Wynn ownership | 40% of the project joint venture |
| Main factors cited | Regional disruption, material and shipping cost increases, insurance-market changes and the extended construction timeline |
Wynn Al Marjan Island Opening Moved to September 2027
Wynn had previously planned a first-quarter 2027 opening. Its latest results now set the opening for September 2027, a shift of roughly six months.
Billings said regional disruption affected the movement of materials, equipment, employees and consultants. Some materials and equipment had to be sourced elsewhere, rerouted or expedited to keep construction moving.
Project Budget Increases to Approximately $5.7 Billion
The revised plan adds approximately $600 million to the development budget, bringing the total to about $5.7 billion.
Billings said roughly half of the increase was directly attributable to regional disruption, material and shipping cost increases, and pre-opening and capitalized-interest costs associated with the longer construction schedule.
The remaining increase reflects project remeasurement, trade coordination and other costs associated with a development of this scale and duration, according to the company.
The $5.7 billion figure is the total project budget, not Wynn Resorts’ standalone spending. Wynn reported that it owns 40% of the joint venture constructing the resort and had made $1.06 billion in life-to-date cash contributions as of June 30, 2026.
Construction and Pre-Opening Work Continue
Despite the revised schedule and higher budget, Wynn said construction and pre-opening work are continuing. The company has not announced a further change beyond the September 2027 target.
The resort is planned as a large hospitality, entertainment and gaming development serving regional and international visitors. Its commercial performance remains a company expectation and cannot be confirmed before the property opens.
UAE Gaming Regulatory Context
The UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority says only businesses and individuals holding a valid GCGRA license are authorized to conduct commercial gaming activity in the country. The regulator lists Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC, doing business as Wynn Al Marjan, as a land-based gaming facility licensee.
Wynn has described Wynn Al Marjan Island as the first integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates. The project therefore remains a closely watched development in the country’s emerging regulated gaming market, although its long-term financial impact will not be measurable until after opening.
FAQs
Wynn Resorts and its partners currently expect the resort to open in September 2027.
The resort is under construction on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Wynn cited regional disruption affecting supply chains, shipping, insurance, materials and the movement of people and equipment, along with the longer construction schedule.
The total project budget increased by approximately $600 million to about $5.7 billion.
