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Wynn’s UAE casino to open in September 2027 as costs hit $5.7B

The cost of the project, located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al-Khaimah, has risen by $600 million due to higher material and shipping expenses

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The construction site of the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort and casino

August 5, 2026

Wynn Resorts said its first Middle East casino will open in September 2027, after construction delays linked to the US-Iran conflict pushed back the timeline.

The cost of the project, located on Al Marjan Island in Ras...

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