A trade delegation from the UAE's Ras Al Khaimah is in Hong Kong promoting its first integrated resort, featuring the country's inaugural casino operated under the brand of Hong Kong-listed Wynn Resorts. The group highlights Hong Kong's role as a key gateway to Asia and China. The project is scheduled to open in 2027.
A trade delegation from Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), visited Hong Kong this week for a high-level, three-day mission aimed at raising the emirate's profile and attracting regional investment. The group met with local officials and business representatives to promote RAK's landmark resort development—the UAE's first casino project—to be operated under the brand of Hong Kong-listed Wynn Resorts.
"Hong Kong is a very good gateway from the Middle East into Asia and China," said Abdulla Al Abdouli, group CEO of Marjan, a leading master developer in RAK, in an interview with the Post on Tuesday. Abdouli noted that the development includes Wynn Al Marjan Island, a signature integrated resort scheduled to open in 2027. The project will showcase the emirate's distinctive attractions, from its 43km (26 miles) of pristine coastline to Jebel Jais, the UAE's highest peak at about 1,900 metres (6,233 ft).
"We would like to have a wider window and a broader range of companies to be part of that [investment in Ras Al Khaimah]," he said, adding that the delegation hoped the trip would increase the emirate's exposure and attract new investors. The initiative underscores RAK's potential as an investment destination, blending natural landscapes with emerging entertainment facilities.
