SEGMENT REPORTING (Details 6) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Ares Holdings, Inc. and Ares Investments LLC and Consolidated Funds
Other income adjustment
Net investment income	$ 325,177	$ 353,114
Ares Holdings, Inc. and Ares Investments LLC and Consolidated Funds | Reconciling items
Other income adjustment
Net investment income	301,437	330,704
Consolidated Funds | Reconciling items
Other income adjustment
Other income from Consolidated Funds eliminated in consolidation, net	(22,630)	(12,985)
Consolidated Funds other income added in consolidation, net	321,117	343,689
Consolidated Funds | Reconciling items | AREA Sponsor Holdings LLC
Other income adjustment
Performance fee reclass	$ 2,950