INCOME TAXES (Deferred Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Ares Management L.P
Deferred tax assets
Net operating losses	$ 2,827	$ 99
Investment in partnerships	0	3,774
Other, net	6,542	2,897
Total gross deferred tax assets	9,369	6,770
Valuation allowance	(15)	(39)
Total deferred tax assets, net	9,354	6,731
Deferred tax liabilities
Investment in partnerships	(1,028)	0
Other, net	0	0
Total deferred tax liabilities	(1,028)	0
Net deferred tax assets	8,326	6,731
Consolidated Funds
Deferred tax assets
Net operating losses	4,703	4,951
Other, net	2,173	53
Total gross deferred tax assets	6,876	5,004
Valuation allowance	(6,876)	(5,004)
Total deferred tax assets, net	$ 0	$ 0