Featured image: Delilah at Wynn Las Vegas

When Wynn Al Marjan Island opens its doors in spring 2027, the $5.1 billion resort will usher in a new era of entertainment and dining in Ras Al Khaimah. Among its 22 restaurants and lounges, two names stand out already: an elegant Alain Ducasse steakhouse, and perhaps more intriguingly (and Near+Far‘s favourite), Delilah – the Las Vegas supper club that has become a celebrity magnet on the Strip.

First opened at Wynn Las Vegas in 2021, Delilah quickly became the city’s most glamorous nightspot, drawing stars with its cinematic interiors, nightly performances and strict no-photos policy. Now, for the first time, the concept will travel beyond the United States, reimagined for the Middle East at Wynn Al Marjan Island.

‘This room has a story that’s based upon Las Vegas legacy and the early 20th century and the entertainment industry in California and Las Vegas,” explains Todd-Avery Lenahan, President and Chief Creative Officer of Wynn Design & Development, as he glides around the Las Vegas space, offering an insider look into the new opening. ‘At Al Marjan, we’re adapting that story for this region… all of the photography you see in Las Vegas will be replaced by photography from Beirut’s golden age of nightlife, from the 1940s through the 1960s,’ he says, gesturing at a soaring photo of American entertainment industry icon, Lucille Ball.

An atmosphere like no other

Delilah is neither a restaurant nor a nightclub, it is a modern interpretation of the great supper clubs of the 1950s, from El Morocco in New York to Maxim’s in Paris and Les Caves Du Roy in Beirut. Guests can start with cocktails by the fireplace, linger over beef Wellington or chicken tenders – an ironic signature dish that’s become cult in Las Vegas – and then stay on for live jazz, DJs and exclusive performances as the night unfurls.

Delilah feels like stepping onto the set of a golden-age Hollywood musical, and the Ras Al Khaimah sister outlet will emulate this same feeling, in look, exclusivity and atmosphere. The interiors channel Art Deco glamour with plush velvet banquettes, mosaic floors, brass accents and glittering chandeliers, all arranged around a central stage. The space unfolds like a theatre: intimate corners for quiet conversation give way to grand sightlines for live performances.

As Lenahan puts it: ‘From six to eight is one vibe. Then around eight to 9:30pm is another. And then around 10:30pm it gets really dark, and music successively gets louder and faster as the night goes on – it really keeps pace with the customer.’ This choreographed energy is one of the reasons Delilah has earned its reputation as a celebrity haven. Stars can be seen slipping into the club, but rarely online: “Our policy in the evening is no photos at all, which has been really popular with celebrities,” says Lenahan. ‘It gives people that sense of discretion.’ Both the cresdendo, and no cameras rule, will be in place for the Ras Al Khaimah outpost.

Designing for Ras Al Khaimah

While the spirit of Delilah will remain intact, the Wynn Al Marjan Island edition is being carefully adapted for its new home. ‘We’re able to make it site-specific and ensure it works for the volume of customers we’re expecting,’ Lenahan notes. ‘It’s going to have a larger entertainment program, and an additional variety of seating.”

Among the most anticipated new elements are two ‘dens of delight’ – fantastical, Bedouin-inspired tented rooms with flickering lanterns and casual sofas, offering guests semi-private views of the stage. Outdoors, a sprawling shisha terrace will extend the experience into the night air, with deep sofas and low tables designed for relaxed gatherings.

A global partnership

Delilah is a collaboration between Wynn and The h.wood Group, the Los Angeles-based hospitality company behind some of LA and Las Vegas’s most exclusive venues. ‘Delilah is a truly special concept that offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience and an unmatched standard of luxury dining,” say Brian Toll and John Terzian, co-founders of The h.wood Group. ‘We’re thrilled to introduce Delilah to the Middle East for the very first time.’

For Lenahan, the project is about creating more than a restaurant: ‘Every element of Wynn Al Marjan Island has been conceptualised to surprise guests and surpass their expectations, to create a singular resort they’ve simply never experienced before,’ he says. ‘Whether it’s the ultimate in opulence or refinement, or perhaps imbued with a splash of whimsy, our desire is to entertain the guest’s eye with unique, unforgettable details while they’re savouring an unforgettable meal.’

The next chapter

With its combination of old Hollywood glamour, curated intimacy, and high-octane nightlife, Delilah is poised to become one of the most talked-about openings in the region. As Ras Al Khaimah emerges as a new luxury destination, Delilah’s arrival ensures Wynn Al Marjan Island won’t just be a resort – it will be a stage.

Or, as Lenahan himself puts it: ‘This room is really popular because it has so many different micro-environments. You can be very showy on stage, or you can tuck away in a corner… the atmosphere of the room changes throughout the evening.’

For the Middle East’s discerning diners and night owls, Delilah promises not just dinner, but an experience – one that starts in Las Vegas, but will soon find its own rhythm on the shores of Ras Al Khaimah.

Wynn Al Marjan Island to open spring 2027; wynnalmarjanisland.com

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