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The Arena (MGM Resorts) — Construction broke ground in May 2014 on a 16-acre,
$375-million entertainment district located between Monte Carlo and New York-
New York. The MGM Resorts/AEG collaboration will consist of an indoor arena that
will feature 20,000-seats, 50-luxury suites, more than two-dozen private loge boxes,
club seating, and other specially designed exclusive hospitality offerings and dining
pavilions. Expected to hold more than 100-events annually, The Arena will be hosting
concerts, red-carpet award shows, professional sports events such as basketball or
hockey, boxing, mixed martial arts, and other major functions. Construction is slated
for completion in Spring 2016 and will open concurrently with The Park.
The Grand Bazaar Shops (Bally's) — The $50-million outdoor retail complex is located
on the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, in the front portion
of the property. Inspired by great markets from around the world, the shops contains
110-stores, including Swatch, Superdry, Havaianas, and Campo Marzio. More than a
third of the property will feature restaurants, bars and food outlets. The main feature of
the bazaar shops is an eye-catching tower called the Swarovski Crystal Starburst. The
tower is positioned over the brand’s store and displays a midnight show of lights and
music. The retail complex opened in January 2015.
City of Rock (MGM Resorts) — Opened in May 2015, City of Rock is located on the
southwest corner of East Sahara Avenue and South Las Vegas Boulevard. The
$30-million open air venue is home to one of the largest music festival venues in the
world, Rock in Rio (RiR). The venue has a capacity of 85,000, and during RiR, it will
feature six stages, a Ferris wheel, a zipline, shopping and themed food courts. The
Rock in Rio festival will held biennially, and MGM plans to use the site for other mega
festivals, athletic events and concerts when not in use for RiR.
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