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Dubai is rolling the dice and bringing a splash of Vegas to the scene with an island extravaganza featuring the dazzling MGM, Bellagio, and Aria hotels!
Set against the backdrop of Jumeirah, The Island by Wasl is transforming into a Vegas-inspired wonderland, injecting 1,400 hotel rooms and an estimated USD 1.2 billion (Dhs4.4 billion) worth of construction excitement into the heart of Dubai. The mega-project, announced in 2017 and conveniently located near the iconic Burj Al Arab, is back in the limelight as China State Construction Engineering Corporation gears up to bring this gaming oasis to life. Brace yourself, folks – this is the biggest construction deal to hit Dubai since 2017!
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MGM President and CEO, Bill Hornbuckle, spilled the beans in the latest earnings call on November 8, 2023. He confirmed that The Island, decked out with MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Aria brands, is officially 'under construction,' promising a grand total of 1,400 luxurious hotel rooms that'll make your head spin.
While we're anxiously waiting to see if The Island will be a gamer's paradise, with licensed gaming to boot, we can't help but wonder if our cards are about to be dealt in this exciting Vegas-style venture. Keep your eyes on the deck – The Island might just become the ultimate jackpot destination in Dubai!
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