Construction giant ALEC’s new CEO expects the upcoming Wynn gaming resort to drive enhanced economic growth in an array of sectors in the UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah.
As one of Dubai’s largest contractors, ALEC is positioning itself to capitalise on emerging opportunities across the UAE and GCC, its new CEO Barry Lewis told Arabian Business. A key project on the horizon is Ras Al Khaimah’s mammoth $3.9bn Wynn gaming resort, where ALEC holds the primary construction contract.
“The Wynn gaming facility is a fantastic scoop for us – it’s a big job,” noted Lewis of the five-star integrated complex. Spanning over 1,500 hotel rooms along with retail, dining and entertainment amenities, its scale suits ALEC’s specialised capabilities.
After recently completing Abu Dhabi’s SeaWorld and Dubai’s One Zaabeel, the new CEO told Arabian Business that being appointed as the main contractor for the highly anticipated gaming resort was the natural next step for the company.
Lewis also expects the resort, which is set to be launched by early 2027, to galvanise broader development in Ras Al Khaimah given staffing and auxiliary requirements.
