Now, Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi are battling it out to be the first emirate to develop a casino in the UAE after Dubai reportedly pulled out of the race.Ību Dhabi is currently looking at potential sites for such a property, with Bloomberg reporting that two of the main options are Yas Island, already home to many entertainment offerings, and a site close to the port. One of these untapped markets is the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with momentum building around a push for legal casinos in the jurisdiction. Traditionally conservative regions around the globe are now starting to show an interest in gambling.
