Wynn Al Marjan Island Delays Opening to September 2027 as Budget Jumps $600 Million
Wynn Al Marjan Island will now open in September 2027 after regional disruption increased construction costs and added $600 million to the budget.
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Wynn Al Marjan Island will now open in September 2027 after regional disruption increased construction costs and added $600 million to the budget.
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