Over the past few years, RAK has been working to attract international visitors and major brands and now, with the launch of Wynn Boulevard, it’s taking another big step forward.
Wynn Boulevard is a new road that will connect Dubai and the rest of the UAE directly to Wynn Al Marjan Island, the country’s first casino resort. The project, worth over AED 1 billion ($272 million), was announced during the launch of Marjan Beach, a large new waterfront community being developed by Marjan.
According to Marjan’s Chief Development Officer, Graham Hallett, the new road will make it easy for visitors from Dubai and other emirates to reach the island. “There will be a Wynn Boulevard. This connects to the resort through the beach district, to the 311 to the 611, to Dubai and the other emirates,” he said.
The Wynn Al Marjan Island resort is expected to open in early 2027 and will be a major attraction for both tourists and residents. Dubai is expected to be its biggest source of visitors, making the new road an important part of the plan.
The Marjan Beach development will reshape the area with 22,000 homes, 12,000 hotel rooms, and space for approximately 74,000 residents. Spanning 85 million square feet, it is envisioned as a vibrant coastal community.
Although the road is being built by the government, Wynn Resorts is closely involved in its design and development. The company is also a part-owner of the resort, holding a 40% stake alongside RAK Hospitality Holding and Marjan.
Officials have clarified that Wynn Boulevard will be an infrastructure project, not a “Las Vegas-style strip.” However, Wynn has trademarked the names “Arabian Strip” and “Marjan Strip” in the UAE, hinting that more developments could follow in the future.
The road ahead
Ras Al Khaimah, Wynn Boulevard is more than just a road. It’s a sign of growth and progress connecting the emirate’s peaceful coastal lifestyle with Dubai’s fast-paced energy, and opening new doors for tourism and investment in the years to come.
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