IGY Marinas has been appointed the marina operator of Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina in the United Arab Emirates. Scheduled to open in 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah will be a premier integrated resort featuring 1,520 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges and bars, a theatre, a nightclub, a beach club and a marina. The appointment will see IGY Marinas develop their second destination in the Middle East after Sindalah Marina in Saudi Arabia.
Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina will feature 101 berths accommodating yachts up to 85-metres. According to the press release issued by IGY Marinas on 9 July, the marina will be engineered to the “highest international standards” and offer the latest berthing technology and marine services to “cater to the growing demand for ultra-luxury waterfront experiences”.
More specifically, IGY Marinas has been engaged by Wynn Resorts to advise on the marina’s design and development, offering pre-opening advisory services, followed by post-opening management and marketing services.
Steve English, CEO of IGY Marinas, commented: “Our involvement in the Wynn Al Marjan Island project represents a significant milestone for IGY Marinas. We are excited to build on our existing presence in marina management in the Middle East and contribute to the creation of a world-class destination for yachting and gaming enthusiasts.”
"Strategic Collaboration"
The press release also reveals that Wynn Resorts and IGY Marinas have enjoyed a “strategic collaboration” with the British consultancy Marina Solutions International, which has been involved in the project since the feasibility stage and designed the marina.
James Beaver, Director at Marina Solutions International, commented: “Marina Solutions International has been working closely with Wynn Resorts on the Al Marjan Island Marina project since 2022. Our involvement from the start has been to provide an extensive feasibility study for the marina, establish its market position, provide conceptual and detailed marina designs and operational consultancy.
“We’re delighted that we could support Wynn and assist in the process of selecting a world-class operator in IGY. This marina is a huge opportunity for the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to establish itself as a yachting destination. We look forward to the continued development of the marina and, once open, to seeing its success unfold long into the future.”
Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates, located 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport. In addition to the 1,520 rooms and suites and other leisure amenities, the resort will include a 15,000-square-metre luxury shopping promenade and a 7,500-square-metre meetings and events centre.
