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After the Wynn casino was announced, luxury operators have been rushing to the once-quiet Ras Al Khaimah. Four Seasons could be next, betting on a "gaming state" to ensure its success.
Toronto hotel brand Four Seasons is likely to announce its own resort and standalone villa project in United Arab Emirate's (UAE) Ras Al Khaimah. The proposed super-luxury resort is currently going through its master planning stages and has already found a plot of land "very close" to the $3.9 billion Wynn integrated resort opening in 2027.
The development was confirmed by the Four Seasons' new regional operations president Adrian Messerli, who heads all of Europe, Middle East and Africa and is based in Dubai. Asked by Skift during a media roundtable if his brand was looking to Ras Al Khaimah, the president, said: "The short answer is yes."
"Ras Al Khaimah could become the gaming state of the UAE and we’ve had a lot of requests to enter. We’re currently exploring one of those developments to open a hotel in Ras Al Khaimah. It would be a medium-sized hotel, the site has been defined but the master planning has not been finalized. It’s going to be a combinati