UAE Hospitality Sector to Create 2,700+ Jobs in 2026 / Image: @wynnalmarjan
If you are a professional in the UAE looking for your next career milestone, all eyes are currently on Ras Al Khaimah. As construction on the iconic Wynn Al Marjan Island races toward its final floors, the project is shifting from a construction site to a massive employment engine.
With a total of 2,700 jobs to fill by its early 2027 opening, the recruitment phases are already moving from executive leadership into mid-management and specialized technical roles.
Wynn Al Marjan recruitment 2026
The Wynn Resorts-backed Wynn Al Marjan Island project, a multibillion-dollar integrated resort and entertainment destination in Ras Al Khaimah, is rapidly stepping up its recruitment drive to fill thousands of jobs ahead of its early 2027 opening. According to the 2025 annual report, the resort plans to hire around 2,750 employees during 2026, with the workforce expected to grow to about 3,000 by the end of the year as hiring picks up pace to meet operational and training needs. Recruitment so far has focused on senior management and administrative functions, but line-level staff hiring will intensify throughout the year.This hiring surge directly responds to the resort’s expanding footprint: Wynn Al Marjan Island is set to be one of the UAE’s largest integrated resort developments, featuring 1,530 rooms and suites, over 22 dining venues, retail spaces, a theatre and a marina, all of which require large teams across hospitality, operations, guest services and entertainment functions.
2,700+ roles in Ras Al Khaimah
By early 2026, the resort has listed around 112 vacancies across departments such as marketing, gaming operations, finance, F&B (food and beverage), events, IT, legal and retail. These roles target candidates with diverse skills and experience levels, ranging from specialised operational positions like gaming managers or F&B supervisors to corporate support and service roles.Job postings on public job boards reflect a similar variety, including operational, support and managerial roles.
Examples of openings sought by the resort include pastry shop coordinator, off-site warehouse assistant manager, recreation coordinator for staff accommodation and executive chef roles, indicating that both frontline and skilled professional opportunities are part of the recruitment mix.For UAE residents and expatriates seeking careers in hospitality, service, logistics, IT or facility management, this hiring cycle represents one of the largest opportunities in the emirate outside of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. As the resort nears completion, applicants with experience in hotel operations, customer service, technology support and food and beverage management are particularly likely to find roles matching their profiles.
Jobs beyond the resort floor
Recognising that housing is a key concern for large numbers of incoming staff, Wynn Al Marjan has also announced a dedicated residential community for employees in 2026. Wynn Oasis, a purpose-built staff housing project covering over 105,000 square meters near Marjan Island, aims to accommodate more than 7,000 colleagues, roughly 80 % of the planned workforce, when it opens.
The community will include amenities such as fitness facilities, recreation spaces and services to support residents’ wellbeing, a factor that can make relocation and onsite employment more attractive for job seekers.This focus on workforce infrastructure suggests that many of the jobs won’t just be seasonal or short-term; they are part of a longer-term employment ecosystem tied to the resort’s growth, operations and contribution to Ras Al Khaimah’s broader tourism and economic strategy.
Looking ahead
For people seeking employment opportunities in the UAE’s hospitality and service sectors, this recruitment push comes as the industry rapidly expands beyond traditional hubs. The Wynn project is expected to create not only direct resort jobs but also indirect roles in supply chains, retail, logistics and transportation, contributing to broader job growth in Ras Al Khaimah and the wider UAE tourism ecosystem.The resort’s construction milestones, including the topping out of its iconic 70-storey tower and ongoing interior works, signal that operations will soon shift into high gear, further increasing demand for trained staff ready to meet the resort’s five-star service standards.In sum, the Wynn Al Marjan hiring wave in 2026 offers UAE job seekers significant opportunities across many professional areas. With roles expanding beyond traditional hotel jobs into broader operational, corporate and technical fields, this recruitment drive could shape employment prospects in Ras Al Khaimah for years to come.
