Under the visionary leadership of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, planning commences for Al Marjan Island, a man-made archipelago designed to transform Ras Al Khaimah into a world-class tourism destination

Large-scale land reclamation begins across 2.7 million square meters, utilizing 3.5 million cubic meters of rocks and creating 4.5 kilometers of Arabian Gulf waterfront

International hospitality brands including Rixos, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Hampton by Hilton open on Al Marjan Island, establishing RAK as an emerging leisure destination

Al Marjan Island becomes the stage for record-breaking New Year's Eve celebrations, earning Ras Al Khaimah 13 Guinness World Records titles for largest drone formations, longest fireworks displays, and innovative pyrotechnic shows

Wynn Resorts and Marjan unveil plans for the UAE's first integrated resort, a $5.1 billion investment marking the largest US investment in a single UAE project

Foundation works begin on the region's first fully integrated resort, featuring 1,530 accommodations, 22 restaurants, and the UAE's first licensed gaming facility

Marjan announces the Northern Emirates' largest business district spanning 3.1M sq ft with Grade A offices, 4,000+ residences, and 1,000+ hotel keys, positioning RAK as a commercial hub

Wynn Al Marjan Island receives the UAE's inaugural gaming operator license from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, positioning RAK as MENA's first integrated resort destination

All 18,650 residential units across 30+ developer projects are fully allocated, demonstrating unprecedented market confidence and $10B+ in completed and under-construction value

All wet/dry services, roads, and landscaping completed; all plots sold out; ALEC appointed as main contractor for HQ office complex (Q1 2027 completion)

Strategic merger creates unified Marjan as one of the UAE's largest real estate developers, integrating Development, Hospitality, and Lifestyle verticals under one platform

Wynn Resorts and Marjan announce second joint venture bringing Aman Group's acclaimed sister brand to RAK, opening late 2028

RAK's largest mixed-use destination launches across 85 million sq ft, featuring 22,000 residential units, 12,000 hotel keys, and capacity for 180,000 annual visitors

The 70-story, 283-meter tower achieves highest structural concrete point just 27 months after foundation works began, becoming RAK's tallest structure

RAK sets new Guinness World Record for "Largest aerial display of a phoenix formed by multirotors/drones" with 2,300 drones (including 1,000 pyro drones) across 6km Al Marjan Island coastline

Marjan's headquarters and first Grade A office complex opens, establishing the emirate's commercial district

Region's first fully integrated resort debuts with 352-meter iconic spire, establishing Ras Al Khaimah as a premier global luxury destination

Aman Group's sister brand brings soulful luxury hospitality to RAK with 132 rooms and wellness-focused guest experiences

Marjan driving toward 3.5M annual visitors, 20,000 hotel keys, and positioning RAK as a top global destination for investment, lifestyle, and sustainable tourism