Ras Al Khaimah is in the middle of the biggest hotel build-out in its history. The emirate is on track to roughly double its room count, and a long line of big names is racing to plant a flag on the coast before Wynn flips the switch in 2027. If you have been watching cranes go up along Al Marjan and wondering who is actually moving in, here is the honest, up to date rundown.
We have split this by when you can actually book a room, not when a press release went out. Confirmed 2026 arrivals first, then the headline 2027 class led by Wynn, then the names that have quietly already opened, and finally what is still on the drawing board for 2028 and beyond. For the bigger picture on where most of this is happening, our Al Marjan Island complete guide is the companion read.
Opening in 2026: the year before Wynn
These are the properties with a credible 2026 opening window. Most sit on Al Marjan Island, the man-made archipelago that has become the centre of gravity for RAK hospitality, with one big arrival over in the mangroves.
JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort
RAK’s first JW Marriott, and the first JW Marriott branded residences in the GCC. Expect seven restaurants and bars, a full spa and a run of temperature-controlled pools steps from the Marjan sand. This is the marquee 2026 arrival.
Le Meridien Al Marjan Island
A 350-key beach resort with seven restaurants and bars, a full gym, spa, pool and a kids club. Classic Le Meridien polish aimed squarely at families and weekenders who want a reliable big-brand stay.
Hilton Marjan Island Beach Resort & Spa
Hilton’s third address on Al Marjan, landing in the final quarter of the year. Six restaurants and bars, a sky pool, tennis courts, a spa and wellness centre, plus a dedicated kids pool and playground. A strong pick for multi-generation trips.
Nobu Hotel and Residences Al Marjan Island
The cult Japanese-Peruvian brand brings its hotel, residences and a signature Nobu restaurant to the Gulf-facing side of the island. The residences are tracking for a late 2026 handover, with the hotel following close behind, so treat the exact opening date as soft for now.
Rotana Ras Al Khaimah, The Mangroves
Not a beach resort but a mangrove-front events and leisure hotel, with one of the emirate’s largest ballrooms, 10 meeting rooms and restaurants including Mediterranean spot Terra and pan-Asian Yoru. It was in final pre-opening as of mid 2026, so this one is close. We have the full story in our guide to Rotana Ras Al Khaimah, The Mangroves.
2027 and the Wynn era
2027 is the year RAK changes gear. Wynn is the headline, but it arrives alongside a cluster of lifestyle and luxury names that will reshape the whole coastline. These are dated 2027, just past our “before 2027” cut-off, but no honest pipeline is complete without them.
Wynn Al Marjan Island
The big one. The UAE’s first fully integrated resort, complete with a gaming floor, topped out at 283 metres in December 2025 and is on track for an early 2027 debut. For the full breakdown of room types and likely pricing, see our Wynn rooms and pricing guide.
The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences
An Ibiza-inspired lifestyle hotel landing right across the water from Wynn. Think party-meets-polish energy, a younger crowd and a design-led beach scene. One to watch if you like your stays with a soundtrack.
W Al Marjan Island
Marriott’s high-energy lifestyle brand brings its signature design, music and nightlife focus to the island. Expect a buzzy pool scene and a crowd that comes for the vibe as much as the rooms.
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, Mina Al Arab
The global beach-club name moves up the coast to Mina Al Arab with five restaurants, multiple leisure pools, a Nikki Spa and children’s play areas. A different mood from Al Marjan, leaning into Mina’s calmer, more natural waterfront.
Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences at Mina
RAK’s first Four Seasons chose Mina, a 1,000-acre waterfront masterplan, over the Marjan cluster. Construction is set to begin in 2026, so the doors open a little later, but for many travellers this is the single most anticipated name on the list.
Mira Coral Bay, Al Mairid
A whole waterfront community taking shape on the mainland coast, not on Al Marjan. Alongside the two hotels it brings two branded beach clubs, a yacht club, villas, townhouses and a row of restaurants. Worth knowing this is a fresh build at Al Mairid, separate from the existing Rixos Al Mairid resort that opened back in 2024. No firm opening date yet, so treat it as one for the watch list.
Already landed: new hotels you can book right now
A few names that spent years on “coming soon” lists have quietly opened their doors. If you want a brand-new RAK stay this weekend, start here.
- SO/ Ras Al Khaimah (open since November 2025): Al Marjan Island’s first all-inclusive resort, 257 sea-view rooms and suites, four restaurants and a separate beach club.
- Rove Al Marjan Island (open 2025): 441 keys of easy, affordable cool, with a piazza, big pool and splash pad. The value play on the island.
- Anantara Mina Al Arab (open 2024): home to the emirate’s first overwater villas with private plunge pools, set among the Mina Al Arab mangroves.
On the horizon: 2028 and beyond
The pipeline does not stop at Wynn. A few more names are signed and dated further out, so file these for later: The Westin Ras Al Khaimah (around 235 rooms plus serviced apartments and beachfront chalets, date still soft), the long-signed Conrad Marjan Island (announced years ago and repeatedly pushed back, so treat it as one to believe when you see it), Janu Al Marjan Island from Aman’s younger sister brand (late 2028), the NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island (now tracking for early 2028), The Luxury Collection Resort on Marjan (466 rooms and 29 villas, 2028), and Radisson at RAK Central, the brand’s first inland address in the emirate, with a date still to be confirmed.
New hotels in Ras Al Khaimah: your questions answered
More than a dozen are confirmed across 2026 to 2028, led by JW Marriott, Le Meridien, Hilton and Rotana The Mangroves in 2026, then Wynn, W, The Unexpected and Nikki Beach in 2027. The emirate is on track to roughly double its hotel rooms by the end of the decade.
Wynn is on track for an early 2027 opening, most likely the first quarter. The 70-floor tower topped out in December 2025 and interior fit-outs are underway across all 1,530 rooms and suites.
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah opened in November 2025, Rove Al Marjan Island opened in 2025, and Anantara Mina Al Arab has been welcoming guests since 2024. All three are bookable today. For the wider list of where to stay, see our guide to the best hotels and resorts in Ras Al Khaimah.
The majority sit on Al Marjan Island, with a growing second cluster at Mina and Mina Al Arab. The road and bridge work tying it all together is moving fast, which you can follow in our Marjan Beach roads and Wynn update.
Ras Al Khaimah is about to look very different. Whether you are booking a launch-rate weekend or just tracking the skyline, this is the list that matters before 2027. We update it as dates firm up, so bookmark it and check back.
