Wynn Resorts, the renowned US-based hotel and casino operator, announced on Wednesday that it will recruit approximately 280 new employees in 2025 for its highly anticipated Wynn Al Marjan project in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
The company described the UAE as “the most exciting new market for integrated gaming resort development in decades,” emphasizing the region’s growth potential and opportunity.
The Wynn Al Marjan project, currently under development on Al Marjan Island, is slated to be one of the most prominent integrated resorts in the region.
The announcement comes as the project gears up for further expansion, with Wynn Resorts planning to bring on a range of employees to fill various roles across gaming and non-gaming sectors.
As of the first quarter of 2025, Wynn Al Marjan Island has already employed 49 team members, with 25 of them being new hires joining the project. Most of the current workforce comprises senior-level executives and management.
However, the company is set to scale its operations significantly, expecting the total number of employees to grow to 327 by the end of 2025.
Michael Weaver, the Chief Communications Officer at Wynn Resorts, provided insight into the broader hiring plans, noting that the bulk of recruitment will begin in September 2026, about six months before the resort’s grand opening in March 2027.
Positions such as room attendants, restaurant workers, and bartenders will be among the roles filled in this final phase of recruitment.
Overall, the project is expected to create more than 7,500 new jobs once fully operational, cementing Wynn Al Marjan as a major employer in the region.
The UAE’s expanding tourism and leisure sector, bolstered by the country’s strategic investment in hospitality and entertainment, has made it a prime location for Wynn Resorts’ international expansion.
The company sees the UAE as a key market in the integrated resort sector, especially given the country’s growing appeal as a luxury travel destination.
Wynn Resorts’ investment in the project has been substantial. For the three-month period ending March 31, 2025, the company allocated $58.2 million towards Wynn Al Marjan, including a $51.2 million cash contribution.
The project is part of a larger strategic effort by Wynn Resorts to tap into new markets and expand its portfolio of luxury resorts.
As part of its commitment, Wynn Resorts is required to fund 40% of the design and development costs for the Wynn Al Marjan project. This includes a pro-rata share of equity in the project.
The company estimates its remaining share of equity to be between $650 million and $725 million, covering construction costs, capitalized interest, fees, and improvements on the island.
Wynn Resorts has also secured a significant financial backing for the project. In February 2025, Wynn Al Marjan Island, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Island 3, entered into a facility agreement for a $2.4 billion delayed draw secured term loan to finance the resort’s development.
Construction of the Wynn Al Marjan Island project is progressing rapidly, with the hotel tower already reaching its 47th floor.
CEO Craig Billings highlighted the ongoing advancements, noting the resort’s expected contribution to Wynn Resorts’ EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) once completed.
With a strong financial foundation, a growing workforce, and the promise of an opulent new resort, Wynn Resorts is poised to make a significant impact in the UAE’s thriving tourism industry as it prepares for the opening of Wynn Al Marjan Island in 2027.