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Work on Wynn Al Marjan resumes after a short pause due to Israel-Iran war
The US-based Wynn Resorts said employees of Wynn Al Marjan have been offered the option to work from abroad if their home embassy advises them to do so
- PUBLISHED: Wed 11 Mar 2026, 6:31 PM
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Construction work on multi-billion-dollar Wynn Al Marjan resort in Ras Al Khaimah has resumed after a short pause due to the US-Israel-Iran military conflict, said Wynn Resorts on Wednesday.
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“Our project construction has resumed following a short pause. Steps have been taken to ensure the safety and security of all employees working on site,” it said in a statement on Wednesday.
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“We note that for broad segments of the local population, business continues to follow normal patterns.”
Wynn Al Marjan is a $5.1 billion (Dh18.7 billion) integrated gaming resort in Ras Al Khaimah. It is scheduled to open in early 2027 after topping out in the fourth quarter of 2025.
A joint venture between the US-based casino operator Wynn Resorts and RAK Holding, the 70-story hotel tower will feature 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 F&B venues, a theatre, luxury retail, and a marina. It is expected to catalyse a new wave of international tourism to Ras Al Khaimah, significantly enhancing its global profile and high-end appeal.
Wynn Resorts termed the UAE “one of the most exciting new markets for integrated resort development in decades, and Wynn Al Marjan Island and the broader UAE opportunity is unique in our industry.”
Work from abroad
Wynn Resorts said its design and development team overseeing the construction, architecture, and design of the project, and the resort executive team leading operational strategy and planning, have been able to continue their work in a consistent manner.
“Wynn employees have been offered the opportunity to work from abroad, if their home embassy recommends they do so. We will continue to closely monitor the situation; any additional impacts on the project will be assessed in due course,” it said in a statement.
The US company, which owns a 40 per cent stake in the company, praised the UAE’s ability to keep its population safe against the Iranian threats in the ongoing regional military conflict.
It noted that it continues to be in regular communication with the UAE and Ras Al Khaimah governments to “make informed decisions.”
The company believed the broad defence posture of the UAE has worked extremely well, and tha tit has confidence in the UAE's ability to keep its population safe.
