REDEEMABLE AND NON CONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Ares Holdings, Inc. and Ares Investments LLC
Redeemable interests
Balance at the end of period	$ 43,587	$ 40,751
Consolidated Funds
Redeemable interests
Balance at the beginning of period	1,093,770	1,100,108
Net income attributable to redeemable, non controlling interests	37,048	137,924
Contributions from redeemable, non controlling interests	41,655
Distributions to redeemable, non controlling interests	(52,888)	(143,378)
Currency translation adjustment attributable to redeemable, non controlling interests		(884)
Balance at the end of period	1,119,585	1,093,770
Consolidated subsidiaries
Redeemable interests
Balance at the beginning of period	40,751	30,488
Net income attributable to redeemable, non controlling interests	406	2,451
Contributions from redeemable, non controlling interests		3,712
Distributions to redeemable, non controlling interests	(417)	(4,641)
Currency translation adjustment attributable to redeemable, non controlling interests	3	13
Revaluation of redeemable interest	1,638	8,437
Equity compensation	1,206	291
Balance at the end of period	$ 43,587	$ 40,751