Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils public art collection with pieces from global Wynn resorts ahead of 2027 launch

Wynn Al Marjan Island has announced that its integrated resort, scheduled to open in Spring 2027, will debut a museum-quality art collection spanning centuries and continents, positioning the property as a cultural as well as a luxury tourism destination.

The collection will be exhibited throughout public spaces, guest areas and suites featuring masterpieces and newly commissioned works by both regional and international artists. Highlights include a 66-million-year-old Triceratops skull, a Light Into Life sculpture by British artist Marc Quinn and a 17th-century, 10-meter wool-and-silk tapestry with counterparts in the Louvre and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Todd-Avery Lenahan, President and Chief Creative Officer of Wynn Design & Development, said: “Wynn Al Marjan Island’s approach to art goes far beyond acquisition. Beauty is a universal language, and by integrating art into the fabric of the resort, Wynn invites guests to discover these pieces in an informal yet engaging and meaningful way. Too often, art becomes forgettable when presented as formal or static. We take the opposite approach, designing moments that encourage engagement across every age and background.”

Global masterpieces at Wynn showcase

The collection also includes pieces from Wynn’s global portfolio, including Jeff Koons’ 11-meter Tulips, previously displayed at Wynn Las Vegas and a Jaume Plensa sculpture from the Secret Garden series, most recently at Encore Boston Harbor.

A rare quartet of 18th-century Buccleuch vases from Wynn Palace in Macao and a Victorian cut-glass console from Wynn Las Vegas will also be exhibited in Ras Al Khaimah.

Lenahan described a deliberate focus on cultural context, particularly through a contemporary reinterpretation of the East-West artistic dialogue central to 19th-century Orientalism. Iconic works returning to the region include Gustave Guillaumet’s Caravan in the Desert and Rudolf Ernst’s Entering the Temple, which will be publicly displayed in the UAE for the first time in decades.

“There is an extraordinary cultural legacy in this region,” said Lenahan. “Its influence on the great Orientalist painters and explorers is profound. They were captivated by the depth of the culture, the poetry of the landscapes, and the spirit of the people. This region didn’t just inspire art – it shaped it. These works deserve to be contextualised with accuracy and respect; they are not decorations; they are the foundation of a living gallery. We built a resort around the art, not the other way around. It is architecture in dialogue with culture, carefully curated so that every space tells a story that resonates, educates, and elevates,” Lenahan said.

Art meets architecture at Wynn Al Marjan

Alongside historic works, Wynn Al Marjan Island will feature contemporary regional artists, including Algerian painter Faïza Maghni. Lenahan explained that every piece has been commissioned with intention for its specific location, creating what he describes as a “Living Gallery” experience where art unfolds throughout the resort.

The 60-hectare resort will offer 1,217 rooms, 297 suites, two Royal Apartments, four Garden Townhomes and 10 Marina Estates, complemented by 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a beach club, 12 pools, and a deep-water marina for superyachts.

Additional features include the Coral Court celebrations venue, The Showroom theatre, a luxury spa, and a skylit shopping parterre. Construction is proceeding on schedule, with the 300-meter spire topping out planned for November 2025.