It’s not clear how long Dubai may hold off on any plans to introduce casinos and authorities could revisit the idea if circumstances change, the people said. In Dubai, meanwhile, senior government officials decided after months of discussions that gambling wasn’t a priority for the city because its tourism sector is already booming, some of the people said. has announced plans for a $3.9 billion integrated resort that’s due to open in 2027. In Ras Al Khaimah, a northern emirate about a 45-minute drive from Dubai, Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts Ltd.
theme parks, as well as the Yas Marina Formula One Circuit - and a plot near the city’s port among the sites being considered, some of the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. (Bloomberg) - The emirates of Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah have emerged as frontrunners to introduce casinos before their neighbor Dubai, after the glitzier city-state put any immediate plans to allow gambling on the backburner, according to people familiar with the matter.Īfter the United Arab Emirates set up a framework for legalized gaming in September, Abu Dhabi is mapping out what it would look like to open a casino, with Yas Island - home to the Ferrari World and Warner Bros.
