EQUITY COMPENSATION - Equity Incentive Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jan. 01, 2024
Restricted units
Equity compensation
Equity-based compensation expense	$ 88,232	$ 62,282	$ 180,654	$ 131,533
Ares Management L.P
Equity compensation
Total number of shares available for grant under the equity incentive plan (in shares)	63,097,171		63,097,171		69,122,318