DEBT - Debt Issuance Costs (Details) - Ares Management L.P $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Credit Facility
Debt Issuance Costs
Unamortized debt issuance costs, beginning balance	$ 5,510
Amortization of debt issuance costs	(649)
Unamortized debt issuance costs, ending balance	4,861
Senior Notes
Debt Issuance Costs
Unamortized debt issuance costs, beginning balance	8,393
Amortization of debt issuance costs	(391)
Unamortized debt issuance costs, ending balance	8,002
Subordinated Notes
Debt Issuance Costs
Unamortized debt issuance costs, beginning balance	5,243
Amortization of debt issuance costs	(92)
Unamortized debt issuance costs, ending balance	$ 5,151