Wynn Resorts' UAE casino-hotel development on Al Marjan Island has reached 55% completion, measured by structural concrete progress. The project represents a historic milestone as the first licensed casino in the Arab world.

Construction highlights:

• Concrete work completed up to 26th floor
• Walls extend to 29th floor
• Tower growing at one floor per week
• 100-meter height increase in past 100 days
• Expected tower completion: December 2025

Property features:

• 1,542 rooms and suites (1,121 rooms structurally complete)
• 820 rooms currently undergoing interior finishing
• 15,000-square-meter luxury shopping promenade
• Five-star spa and salon
• 7,500-square-meter events center with theater
• Casino space limited to 4% of total area

Current construction status:

• 9,100 daily workers on site
• Over 100 concrete trucks operating daily
• Elevator and escalator installation commenced

Strategic advantages:

• First licensed casino in Arab world
• Temporary monopoly status
• Located within 8-hour flight of 96% of world population
• Projected to be part of fourth-largest casino market globally
• Market potential of $5 billion annual gaming revenue when mature

The development aligns with UAE's broader gaming liberalization efforts, following the country's recent approval of a lottery permit in Abu Dhabi. The project emphasizes luxury amenities and entertainment over gaming, matching UAE regulators' vision for integrated resorts.

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