IGY Marinas to spearhead Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina
Yacht retailer, marina operator and superyacht services company MarineMax has confirmed that IGY Marinas will be the marina operator for Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.
Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina is the second IGY marina in the Middle East, playing a part in the company’s expansion strategy in the region.
IGY Marinas has recently announced expansions including in Savannah Harbour, US, and in 2023 it won the major contract to develop and operate the marina at Sindalah in northwest Saudi Arabia.
IGY Marinas will advise Wynn Resorts on the marina’s design and development, offering pre-opening advisory services, followed by post-opening management and marketing services. A strategic collaboration between Wynn Resorts, IGY, and Marina Solutions International (MSI), the marina will feature 101 berths and will accommodate yachts up to 85 metres.
Marina Solutions International (MSI) has been involved throughout the project since the feasibility stage and designed the 101-berth superyacht marina.
According to Wynn, the island will be a premier integrated resort, featuring 1,530 rooms and suites, and a host of entertainment and leisure amenities. IGY Marinas will manage a world-class marina at the resort, that will accommodate leisure craft and superyachts.
Steve English, CEO of IGY Marinas, says: “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.”
James Beaver, director at Marina Solutions International (MSI) adds: “MSI 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 is scheduled to open in 2027 and will be located 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
Building on a track record, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reported in 2024 its strongest year ever, welcoming a record 1.28 million overnight arrivals in 2024. This success is a testament to the Emirate’s strategic and sustainable growth vision to attract over 3.5 million annual visitors by 2030.
