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Changes in Capital (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Changes in capital [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 3,803,268  
Beginning balance 43,502  
Comprehensive income [Abstract]    
Net income 113,031 94,542
Other comprehensive income, net of tax [Abstract]    
Foreign currency translation adjustment (10,320) 1,875
Ending balance 42,027  
Ending balance 3,928,651  
Total Capital [Member]
   
Changes in capital [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 3,803,268 4,029,487
Comprehensive income [Abstract]    
Net income 113,031 94,542
Other comprehensive income, net of tax [Abstract]    
Unrealized gains on investments 359 269
Foreign currency translation adjustment (10,320) 1,875
Changes in employee benefit related items 190 (82)
Comprehensive income 103,260 96,604
Cash distributions to General Partner and unitholders (106,182) (47,490)
Capital contributions (distributions) 750 40
Purchase of AllianceBernstein Units (7) (221)
Compensation-related transactions 127,562 69,562
Ending balance 3,928,651 4,147,982
Partners Capital Attributable to AllianceBernstein Unitholders [Member]
   
Changes in capital [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 3,759,766 3,975,462
Comprehensive income [Abstract]    
Net income 114,516 87,278
Other comprehensive income, net of tax [Abstract]    
Unrealized gains on investments 359 269
Foreign currency translation adjustment (10,330) 1,823
Changes in employee benefit related items 190 (82)
Comprehensive income 104,735 89,288
Cash distributions to General Partner and unitholders (106,182) (47,490)
Capital contributions (distributions) 750 889
Purchase of AllianceBernstein Units (7) (221)
Compensation-related transactions 127,562 69,562
Ending balance 3,886,624 4,087,490
Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities [Member]
   
Changes in capital [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 43,502 54,025
Comprehensive income [Abstract]    
Net income (1,485) 7,264
Other comprehensive income, net of tax [Abstract]    
Unrealized gains on investments 0 0
Foreign currency translation adjustment 10 52
Changes in employee benefit related items 0 0
Comprehensive income (1,475) 7,316
Cash distributions to General Partner and unitholders 0 0
Capital contributions (distributions) 0 (849)
Purchase of AllianceBernstein Units 0 0
Compensation-related transactions 0 0
Ending balance $ 42,027 $ 60,492