Rupali Dean
06-Oct-2025
Wynn Al Marjan Island Welcomes Its First Culinary Stars with a Dash of Hollywood and A Sprinkle of Haute Cuisine
The whispers are over. Ras Al Khaimah’s soon-to-be crown jewel, Wynn Al Marjan Island, has revealed the first tantalising pieces of its culinary empire, and they’ve arrived with more star power than an Oscars afterparty. As the $5.1 billion resort clears its path towards a Spring 2027 debut, the buzz is already electric. With a nod to celebrity soirées and haute gastronomy, the stakes just got significantly higher along this glimmering stretch of Emirati coastline.
Delilah, Supper Clubs Meet Stardom
If walls could talk, Delilah’s would probably be humming jazzy whispers of moonlit martinis and glittering heels gliding across its parquet floors. Making the cross-continent leap from the legendary Wynn Las Vegas, Delilah is poised to recreate a dinner and dancing fantasy set somewhere between 1950s Manhattan and old-school Beirut. This is the kind of spot where glamour is poured as generously as champagne. With its “no photos, please” policy and an invite-only allure that practically screams exclusivity, Delilah promises to be Ras Al Khaimah’s new seduction. The eclectic menu, peppered with signatures from the Vegas original while folding in locally inspired dishes, harmonises perfectly with live music and a vibe that shifts effortlessly from romantic dinners to dancing in the after-midnight glow. If you’ve ever dreamed of being the star of your own old Hollywood noir, this might just be your set.
Alain Ducasse, Reinventing the Steakhouse, Floor by Floor
Leave it to Alain Ducasse, the wizard of Michelin stars, to rewire how you think a steakhouse can taste and feel. His two-floor fine dining venture at Wynn Al Marjan Island won’t just be another ritzy steak joint; it’s poised to become a magnum opus where French artistry meets all-American steakhouse comfort. Imagine bites like duck foie gras encased in buttery brioche or a delicate cheese soufflé to kick things off. Then comes the centrepiece, steaks so beautifully marbled they might double as art. Pair them with richly indulgent sides and sauces that whisper (or shout, if you prefer) of the chef’s signature French confidence. And the pièce de résistance? A theatrically flambéed Baked Alaska, lit right at your table like an edible firework. Ducasse promises “to radically reinvent the steakhouse concept”, and let’s be honest, when a man with his culinary stripes talks, we listen.
The Stakes Just Got Higher in RAK
With the unveiling of Delilah and Alain Ducasse’s upcoming masterpiece, Wynn Al Marjan is setting the table for a dining scene steeped in innovation and luxury. This is not merely a resort; it’s a canvas where food becomes performance and dining becomes storytelling. Alongside Delilah and Alain Ducasse’s steakhouse, expect chic Vegas vibes with the cocktail hotspot Aft and the mesmerising ‘Sea of Dreams’. It’s all under the brilliant design baton of Todd-Avery Lenahan, who promises surprises at every turn. “This isn’t just a resort; it’s an experience unlike any other,” he says. In less than four years, Ras Al Khaimah will no longer simply be the natural escape to the UAE’s highest peaks and tranquil beaches. Wynn Al Marjan Island is cooking up something that promises to transform the emirate into a gravitational force for global tastemakers. Are you ready to be seated?
