Al Marjan Island: the hotels open now, and the 2027 wave
Al Marjan Island is a man-made archipelago off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah, reclaimed from 2013 and spanning roughly 2.7 million square metres. It carries most of the emirate's new luxury hotel supply, and its capacity is about to roughly double: six resorts operate today with around 2,228 keys between them, and four more properties totalling about 2,372 keys are slated to open in 2027, led by Wynn Al Marjan Island.
Open today: 6 resorts, approx. 2,228 keys. Slated for 2027: 4 properties, approx. 2,372 keys -- Wynn Al Marjan Island (1,542), JW Marriott Al Marjan Island (350), Address Beach Resort Al Marjan (300) and Nobu Hotel Al Marjan Island (180). Opening dates for projects under construction move; we update these as operators confirm. Spot something out of date? corrections@insiderak.com.
What you need to know
What the island actually is
A reclaimed archipelago off RAK's coast, developed under RAK Properties and Marjan since 2013, covering roughly 2.7 million square metres across integrated-resort, hotel, residential and entertainment districts. It is reached by road from the mainland, not by boat.
Wynn Al Marjan Island
The first Wynn resort in the Middle East and North Africa, carrying 1,542 keys in a project reported at 3.9 billion dollars and slated to open in 2027. It is planned as an integrated resort with gaming, restaurants and theatres, including an original Punchdrunk immersive production staged in its Art Deco theatre.
The rest of the 2027 wave
JW Marriott Al Marjan Island (350 keys), Address Beach Resort Al Marjan (300 keys, Emaar Hospitality's first Ras Al Khaimah property) and Nobu Hotel Al Marjan Island (180 keys) are all slated for the same year, alongside Wynn.
Who it's for today
The current line-up spans three-star select-service through all-inclusive five-star beachfront, so the island already serves both value and luxury segments rather than only the high end the 2027 openings will add.
Where to eat nearby
Where to stay nearby
Getting there
Al Marjan Island connects to the Ras Al Khaimah mainland by road, so it is reached by car or taxi rather than by ferry. Most visitors arrive either via Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, the emirate's own gateway, or by road from Dubai, roughly 95-100 km and about an hour's drive depending on traffic. See our RAK Airport guide for current carriers and transfer options.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Al Marjan Island?
Al Marjan Island is a man-made archipelago off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, connected to the mainland by road. It spans roughly 2.7 million square metres and has been under development since 2013.
Which hotels are open on Al Marjan Island?
Six resorts operate there: Rixos Bab Al Bahr (650 keys), Movenpick Resort Al Marjan Island (418), Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island (310), DoubleTree by Hilton Marjan Island (305), Marjan Island Resort and Spa (300) and Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island (245).
When does Wynn Al Marjan Island open?
Wynn Al Marjan Island is slated to open in 2027. It is the first Wynn resort in the Middle East and North Africa, carrying 1,542 keys in a project reported at 3.9 billion dollars, planned as an integrated resort with gaming, restaurants and theatres.
What else is opening on Al Marjan Island in 2027?
Alongside Wynn: JW Marriott Al Marjan Island (350 keys), Address Beach Resort Al Marjan (300 keys, Emaar Hospitality's first Ras Al Khaimah property) and Nobu Hotel Al Marjan Island (180 keys).
How much hotel capacity is Al Marjan Island adding?
Roughly 2,372 keys are scheduled to open in 2027 against an existing base of about 2,228 keys across six operating resorts, which would roughly double the island's hotel capacity in a single year.
Who develops Al Marjan Island?
The island is developed under RAK Properties and Marjan. Reclamation began in 2013, and the masterplan covers integrated resorts, hotels, residential and entertainment districts.
Will the Wynn Resort opening push up Al Marjan Island property prices?
Off-plan prices on the island already carry a premium over the mainland, averaging AED 1,450 to AED 2,100 per square foot in H1 2026 according to Gulf Business -- analysts link that to the concentration of branded residences with guaranteed rental-management programmes, not to Wynn specifically. Agents widely cite Wynn's 2027 opening as a demand driver, but InsideRAK has not seen independent data isolating its price effect from the island's broader hotel pipeline -- treat a post-opening price jump as a forecast agents make, not a confirmed trend.