OTHER ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Ares Management L.P
Other assets
Accounts and interest receivable	$ 3,025	$ 1,071
Fixed assets, net	61,151	40,759
Other assets	43,554	23,735
Total other assets	107,730	65,565
Consolidated Funds
Other assets
Income tax and other receivables	1,989	2,501
Total other assets	$ 1,989	$ 2,501