The $3.9 Billion Bet on Sand
The vertical construction of the Wynn Al Marjan Island is well underway. This is the project that puts Ras Al Khaimah on the global tourism map.
- Height: 300+ meters.
- Location: The tip of Al Marjan Island.
- Exposure: 360 degrees to the Arabian Gulf.
This is not just a hotel; it’s a marine engineering challenge. The contractor isn’t just fighting the schedule; they are fighting the elements.
Aerodynamic Stability
Al Marjan Island juts 4.5km into the sea. There are no windbreaks. When the shamal blows, the wind speeds at the tip of the island can be double that of the mainland.
Standard fencing turns into a kite. We have seen contractors use standard weighted feet for their hoarding, only to find the entire fence line floating in the marina the next morning.
We engineer our hoarding systems for Marine Wind Zones.
- Mass: 1-ton concrete bases.
- Profile: Low center of gravity.
- Connection: Steel poles that lock into the base, not just sit in it.
Salt Spray: The Silent Destroyer
The air at the Wynn site is saturated with chloride. It eats steel for breakfast. A standard galvanized mesh fence will rust in 3 months. A standard concrete block made with OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) will spall in 6 months.
We supply Marine-Spec Precast.
- SRC Cement: To resist sulphate and chloride attack.
- Epoxy-Coated Rebar: (Optional) for extreme longevity.
- High-Density Mix: To prevent salt penetration.
This ensures that your site perimeter looks pristine for the full 3-year build, rather than degrading into a rust-stained eyesore that embarrasses the client.
Logistics on a Causeway
Al Marjan Island is connected by a causeway. It’s a bottleneck. Thousands of workers, hundreds of concrete mixers, and VIP visitors all share this road. You cannot have a breakdown.
We operate a Night-Shift Supply Chain. We deliver our heavy precast items (barriers, blocks) between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM. This avoids the commuter traffic and ensures that when your site manager arrives at 7:00 AM, the material is already on the ground, ready to install.
Protecting the Pristine Waters
The waters around Al Marjan are clear and blue. That’s the selling point. If your construction site leaks silt, oil, or trash into the water, the fines are astronomical.
The Perimeter is the Containment. Our Hoarding Blocks are designed to form a continuous bund. When placed end-to-end and grouted, they create a physical dam that stops site runoff from reaching the sea. This is critical for meeting the strict environmental KPIs of the project.
| Marine Challenge | Mainland Solution | Island Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Wind | Sandbags | 1-Ton Concrete Anchors |
| Corrosion | Standard Steel | Marine-Grade Concrete/Galvanized |
| Runoff | Open Fence | Sealed Bund Wall |
| Access | Anytime | Night-Shift Only |
The “Vegas” Standard
Wynn is bringing Las Vegas standards to RAK. In Vegas, the construction site is part of the show. The hoarding is often wrapped in high-gloss graphics advertising the coming attraction. To apply these graphics, you need a Perfectly Flat Surface. Plywood warps. Metal dents. Our concrete bases provide the rigid, straight foundation needed to support high-end hoarding structures that look like permanent walls.
Don’t Gamble with Security
The site contains billions of dollars in materials and eventually, gaming equipment. Security is paramount. A plastic barrier won’t stop a truck. A 4-ton concrete block will. We provide the physical layer of security that allows the digital surveillance systems to do their job.
The House Always Wins (If You Plan)
Building in the ocean is hard. The sea is relentless. Don’t let your perimeter be the weak link that lets the water—or the wind—in.
