Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Ares Management L.P
Interest expense	$ 5,343	$ 4,136	$ 15,576	$ 13,819
Ares Management L.P | Affiliated entity | ARCC
Management fees, part I fees	24,036	33,260	76,436	90,884
Consolidated Funds
Interest expense	$ 28,127	$ 26,413	$ 86,324	$ 67,469