MGM eyeing Dubai and Abu Dhabi for potential casino development, UN Tourism reports visa openness and more...

MGM eyeing Dubai and Abu Dhabi for potential casino development
Thursday, 21st March 2024

While MGM is already involved in a substantial development in Dubai that will be home to three MGM Resorts-owned hotel brands – MGM, Bellagio and Aria – its CEO told investors during an appearance at a forum that Abu Dhabi was also on the company’s radar, depending on which emirates opt to welcome a gaming-led development.

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