Video: Vegas' CityCenter Opens Doors to World's Most Spectacular Offerings in One Singular Setting, December 2009

    --  Vdara Hotel - December 1, 2009    --  Crystals retail and entertainment district - December 3, 2009    --  Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas - December 4, 2009    --  ARIA Resort & Casino - December 16, 2009    --  The Harmon - Late 2010    --  Residential occupancies slated to begin mid-January 2010

    --  Architecture. Designed by the world-renowned firm Pelli Clarke Pelli,        ARIA's two breathtaking curvilinear steel and glass towers embody        the excitement and vitality of Las Vegas in a 21st century building; a        crystalline, undulating form gleaming in the desert light. Soaring open        spaces, ranging from ARIA's three-story lobby to its guestrooms,        will fill with natural light and evoke breadth and freedom.    --  Dining. ARIA has assembled many of the best and brightest chefs and        restaurateurs from around the country, uniting a pair of remarkable Las        Vegas newcomers with those who have played integral roles in the        development of Las Vegas' culinary scene: Masayoshi Takayama, Shawn        McClain, Michael Mina, Julian Serrano, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Sirio        Maccioni, Jean-Philippe Maury and The Light Group. Each will deliver a        concept totally new to their repertoire.    --  Entertainment. ARIA will take one of the most captivating, hip-swiveling        forces of all time and re-create an old-school vibe in its intimate        approximately 1,840-seat theatre. The visionary team at Cirque du Soleil        has partnered with CKX, Inc. and its subsidiary Elvis Presley        Enterprises to create a permanent production celebrating the timeless        musical legacy of Elvis Presley. This production aims to pay tribute to        Elvis' music and life, fusing dance and acrobatics, live music and        iconic tracks, nostalgia and modernity, high technology and raw emotion.        Extraordinary artistry, astonishing acrobatics, stunning special effects        and The King will rev up vintage Vegas into a show like no other.    --  Art. At ARIA, famed artist Maya Lin is creating an approximately 84-foot        silver cast of the Colorado River, which will be her first work of art        displayed in Las Vegas; Jenny Holzer will display a thought-provoking        LED sign spanning more than 280 feet; Tony Cragg has commissioned three        sculptures that examine the relationship between nature and the man-made        world: Bolt, 2007, Bent of Mind, 2008, and Untitled (tall column), 2008;        and Antony Gormley will display Feeling Material XXVII, 2007, an 8-foot        sculpture that uses spiraling steel to depict the silhouette of a human        body at the center of an orbiting energy field.    --  Accommodations. Within ARIA's 4,004 guestrooms, including 568        suites, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows will offer magnificent views        of Las Vegas' striking skyline. Modern decor, lavish amenities,        cutting-edge entertainment and next-generation technology will be the        hallmark of these plush retreats.    --  Guestroom Technology. ARIA will feature the most technologically        advanced guestrooms in the country. As guests first enter, they are        "greeted" as curtains open, lights turn on and the TV displays        a menu of preferences. Guests can wake up through controlled        temperature, preferred music or TV channels and the opening of curtains.        One touch can make-over the entire room: the "good night"        button turns everything off - from TV and music to lights - as the        privacy notification turns on.    --  Spa. In ARIA's 80,000-square-foot spa, nature's healing        properties take center stage. Salt, stone, earth, fire and water join to        create a spa experience that will elevate guests to a meditative state.        The two-level Spa will feature 62 treatment rooms, a full-service salon,        an advanced fitness center and Las Vegas' first co-ed spa balcony,        featuring an outdoor therapy pool and views of ARIA's spectacular        poolscape.    --  Nightclubs, Lounges and Bars. ARIA will feature 10 chic bars and        lounges, including Haze Nightclub by The Light Group, a colossal        cutting-edge space in which guests will be challenged to question their        sense of perception and reality. Designed by award-winning interior        design firm, ICRAVE, the nightclub will feature large hanging props over        the entryway that will draw guests to a grand staircase transporting        them to the mezzanine level where they will enjoy a bird's-eye view        of the action below. The main dance floor will peer up at a wall of        interactive projection screens stretching 100 feet across on a        performance structure where impromptu acts by world-renowned artists        will regularly take place.    --  Meetings and Conventions. ARIA will provide a premium meeting experience        with 300,000 square feet of technologically advanced meeting and        convention space. A spectacular glass curtain wall will span the entire        north facade of the three-level meeting facility, allowing guests the        ability to enjoy the brilliance of natural light that streams in from        ARIA's lush poolscape.    --  Pools. ARIA's vast 215,000-square-foot pool deck is a tropical        oasis in the heart of the desert. Shielded by lush plantings of        oversized palm, acacia, pine and bottle trees, the soft and sensual        paradise will feature three primary pools, Liquid - an adults-only pool        - hot tubs and more.    --  Casino. ARIA's casino approaches the gaming experience in a new        light; natural light, to be specific, which streams onto the gaming        floor in pools of illumination. Offering 150,000 square feet of gaming,        ARIA's unique layout and design elements will allow guests to enjoy        the energy and excitement of their favorite selections in a more        personal and intimate setting. For high-end players, exclusive salons        will offer high-limit slot and table games in private environments.        Throughout the casino, never-before-seen technologies will allow ARIA to        provide guests with unmatched customer service.    --  Reservations. Nightly room rates range from $179 to $799; suites range        from $500 to $7,500. Reservations can be made for Dec. 17 and beyond via        www.arialasvegas.com or 866-359-7757; concierge service and reservations        for spa, salon and restaurants will be available beginning November 9.

    --  Architecture. Designed by RV Architecture, LLC, led by Rafael Vinoly,        Vdara's distinctive crescent shape and unique skin of patterned        glass will create one of the most striking design statements in Las        Vegas. The sleek, shimmering structure will afford guests some of the        most breathtaking views the city has to offer. Within, open spaces        accented with materials and colors inspired by the warm desert landscape        will fill with natural light to evoke a sense of peace and        sophistication.    --  Dining. Martin Heierling, the acclaimed innovator behind Bellagio's        renowned Sensi, will serve as executive chef for Vdara. Inspired by the        ancient trade route spanning from Venice to the Far East, Silk Road will        incorporate subtle spices and exotic ingredients to create modern        trans-ethnic cuisine. Silk Road will transform as the day evolves, from        fresh and lively at daybreak to chic and sexy at nightfall.    --  Art. For Vdara, Nancy Rubins has created one of the most visually        stunning commissions at CityCenter with Big Edge. Measuring        approximately 57 feet wide and 75 feet long, Big Edge is a colorful        composition of numerous aluminum rowboats, canoes and other small river        and ocean vessels finessed into a gravity-defying form that Rubins calls        "a blooming flower." Peter Wegner has commissioned a        solar-themed wall piece entitled Sun, 2009, and a lunar-themed piece        entitled Moon, 2009. Sun soars to approximately 45 feet and Moon reaches        approximately 34 feet high. Vdara also acquired Frank Stella's        Damascus Gate Variation I, 1969, which features a design of interlaced        semicircles made of fluorescent alkyd resin on a 96 x 384 inch shaped        canvas.    --  Accommodations. Soaring 57 stories, Vdara will host 1,495 modern hotel        suites, including 250 corner-end units, ranging from approximately 500        to 1,650 square feet. Each will feature a gourmet kitchen; many suites        also will include a washer and dryer as an added convenience.        Characterized by open floor plans and panoramic windows, the rooms will        deliver expansive views of the city and mountains creating a relaxed and        harmonious environment infused with an urban rhythm.    --  Spa. Vdara Health & Beauty, an 18,000-square-foot, two-level spa,        salon and advanced fitness facility, is a sensuous spa sanctuary that        spotlights holistic health and wellbeing in an intimate environment.        Comprised of 11 treatment rooms and three distinct relaxation lounges,        it will offer a selection of signature treatments that use quality        ingredients derived from organic herbs, flowers, fruits, vegetables and        essential oils. Vdara Health & Beauty is the first Las Vegas spa        recognized by the Green Spa Network for its commitment to the        environment and guest health.    --  Bar and Lounge. Bar Vdara, an eclectic lobby lounge, will be a setting        inspired by nature that works as well for a morning espresso as it does        for a late-night cocktail. Bar Vdara will connect to an intimate outdoor        space that creates the feeling of being in a secluded garden oasis where        guests can lounge on spacious swings as the nearby reflecting pool        creates a shimmering mirage of twinkling stars overhead.    --  Meeting and Social Event Space. Vdara's conference facilities will        welcome guests to a world of sophistication as rich in design as it is        in technological and culinary offerings. Vdara will be the premier        choice in Las Vegas for customized executive meetings, corporate, social        and banquet functions for 10-400 guests in an upscale boutique hotel        setting. Vdara's beautiful pool also will be available for private        events and provide the dynamic backdrop of CityCenter and the Las Vegas        Strip.    --  Pool. Rising above Harmon Circle, Vdara's luxurious Sky Pool &        Lounge will invite guests to relax and socialize in an interactive        environment surrounded by cutting-edge design and phenomenal views. The        Sky Pool & Lounge will feature fully appointed retreat and spa        cabanas with semi-secluded plunge pools, and a high-energy bar and        lounge open day and evening. Guests can enjoy made-to-order cocktails        and gourmet tapas by Chef Heierling.    --  Residences. Vdara also will be home to sophisticated condo-hotel units,        including studios, deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom residences as        well as studio, one- and two-bedroom penthouses (single and two story).    --  Reservations. Nightly rates range from $159 to $2,000. Reservations can        be made for Dec. 1 and beyond via www.vdara.com or 866-745-7767.

    --  Architecture. Libeskind conceived Crystals' exterior to be a        dynamic sculpture that presents a work of art from every angle. The        multi-faceted, brilliant glass canopy depicts the intricate beauty of a        quartz crystal that welcomes an abundance of natural light into the        stunning three-level experiential environment.    --  Atmosphere. Within, Rockwell was inspired to create an abstracted 21st        century park that will reintroduce and celebrate nature and seasons. A        central element of this design is the three-story sculptural tree house        that reaches 70 feet from the ground level to frame an oculus in the        roof. Visible throughout Crystals, the tree house will serve as a        meeting point for guests and unfold on the second level to surround the        terrace seating at Mastro's Ocean Club. Crystals also will feature        "changeable artwork" in the way of abstract hanging gardens,        flower carpet and more. As the seasons change, so will the artwork, and        all will be offset by intriguing murals and water features.    --  Retailers. Large-format luxury retailers Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Prada,        Christian Dior, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, TIFFANY & CO.,        Mikimoto and Ermenegildo Zegna will be among the exceptional brands        presented under Crystals' multi-faceted canopy of unprecedented        brilliance. Unique-to-the-market retailers opening their first locations        in Las Vegas include Tom Ford, Assouline, Kiton, Miu Miu, Paul Smith,        Porsche Design, de Grisogono, H. Stern, Marni and Boutique Tourbillon.    --  Dining. Restaurants opening their first Las Vegas locations at Crystals        include Eva Longoria Parker's BESO and Mastro's Ocean Club,        joining an exciting new pub concept by Todd English. Wolfgang Puck will        open two innovative new restaurant concepts, including a contemporary        interpretation of a traditional French brasserie with tastes of the        Mediterranean region. Many more luxury brands and dining concepts will        be announced at a later date.    --  Art. In The Park between ARIA and Crystals, guests will find Henry        Moore's Reclining Connected Forms, 1969-1974, a sculpture inspired        by the fundamentals of the human experience. Measuring approximately 10        feet tall and 17 feet long by 7 feet deep, the abstract work of art        displays a baby wrapped in its mother's embrace. On The Strip near        Crystals, CityCenter has acquired works by French designer-sculptor        Francois-Xavier Lalanne. CityCenter will showcase three of        Lalanne's edition of Tourterelle, 1997, a large-scale turtledove        crafted from aluminum and wood with a seat carved into its body and        wings.

    --  Architecture. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox with contemporary interiors        by Adam D. Tihany, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas acts as a gateway to        CityCenter, while simultaneously conveying a sense of intimacy and        seclusion for guests and residents. The interlocking glass and metal        elements of the facade draw inspiration from traditional Chinese motifs        and serve to create a level of transparency that invites a flow of        natural light within.    --  Dining. Situated on the 23rd floor will be the first U.S. restaurant by        world-renowned, three-star Michelin Chef Pierre Gagnaire. Twist by        Pierre Gagnaire will infuse the simplicity of classic French cuisine        with a modern spin, relying on a pairing of flavors and textures for        which Gagnaire is renowned. Guests also can enjoy small bites and high        tea rituals at the Tea Lounge; fresh preparations of world-class cuisine        at MOzen Bistro; and gourmet pastries, sandwiches and more at Amore        Patisserie, located directly on Las Vegas Blvd.    --  Art. Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will display Claes Oldenburg and        Coosje van Bruggen's  Typewriter Eraser, Scale X, 1998-1999, a        19-foot stainless steel and fiberglass sculpture that depicts a giant        blue and red typewriter eraser with the bristles of the brush turned        upward in a graceful gesture. In its lobby, the hotel will feature        sculptures soaring as high as 11 feet by Jun Kaneko: Untitled, Triangle        Dango, 1996; Untitled, Dango, 2002; and Untitled, Dango, 1992. Jack        Goldstein's Untitled (Volcano), 1983, depicting an explosive and        vibrant image of an erupting volcano, also will be featured in the        lobby. The property's exterior will display Masatoshi Izumi's        sculpture Untitled, 2007-2008, made of large pieces of intricately        carved basalt, a form of lava that has cooled on the surface of the        volcano.    --  Accommodations. Spacious and welcoming, 392 rooms and luxurious suites        and 227 residences will provide ultimate comfort in a sophisticated        setting. Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city,        surrounding mountains and glittering lights of The Strip, these        well-appointed rooms will combine contemporary elegance with subtle        Oriental design. State-of-the-art environmentally conscious technology        and cutting-edge entertainment systems, a Mandarin Oriental hallmark,        will be found in every guestroom and suite.    --  Spa. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will be a        27,000-square-foot oasis for serenity and rejuvenation. This 1930s        Shanghai-design inspired spa was developed to reflect the glamour and        fusion from that era. This two-level relaxation haven will feature a        menu based on Eastern methodologies with Western applications. The Spa        includes 17 treatment rooms, including seven Couple's Suites,        multiple relaxation and water experiences, a Rhassoul for women and a        co-ed Hammam. An expansive Fitness Center with a Yoga and Pilates Studio        and Technogym cardiovascular and strength equipment also will be        available.    --  Bar and Lounge. Also located on the 23rd floor with windows overlooking        the spectacular Vegas skyline, the 82-seat Mandarin Bar will provide an        elegant respite from the bustling bars of the Las Vegas Strip. Decorated        with plush furnishings, the boutique Mandarin Bar will offer creative        snacks and an extensive cocktail menu. A team of molecular mixologists        will be available to develop customized concoctions upon request, and        there also will be a separate VIP room, available by reservation.    --  Meetings and Social Event Space. More than 12,000 square feet of        versatile space, state-of-the-art facilities and unparalleled service        will make Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas an ideal venue to present a        variety of events, from a grand-scale conference to a glamorous wedding.        The meeting space will be situated on the hotel's third level,        flooded with natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows that        overlook The Strip.    --  Pool. Guests and residents will enjoy a magnificent pool facility        featuring 20 cabanas and a Pool Cafe, serving seasonal market-fresh        fare. The property's two lap pools are in the shape of long blades,        symbolic of blades on the Mandarin's signature Fan logo.    --  Residences. One of Las Vegas' most desirable addresses, The        Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will have a private        residential entrance. Owners of these 227 luxury condominiums will enjoy        full access to Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas' amenities - including        housekeeping, in-room dining, concierge, access to The Spa & Fitness        Center and other personalized services to complement their lifestyles.    --  Reservations. Call (702) 590-8881 or visit        www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas

    --  Architecture. Architect Helmut Jahn conceived Veer Towers to symbolize        spirit and optimism with a strong iconic value; by leaning them they        became a sculpture. Lobbies and public spaces will be developed by        notable designer Francisco Gonzalez-Pulido** to showcase impressive        works of glass and metal with plenty of natural light.    --  Residences. Each tower will house approximately 335 modern condominium        residences ranging from 500 to nearly 3,300 square feet available in        studios; deluxe studios; one, two and three-bedroom flats and        penthouses. Open floor plans will feature floor-to-ceiling and        wall-to-wall windows that capture spectacular views of Las Vegas and the        surrounding CityCenter. Light-filled rooms, natural textures and a range        of whites will infuse streamlined interiors with openness.  Modern        kitchens, living and dining areas will be ideal for entertaining and        spacious spa-styled bathrooms will invite retreat.  High-end appliances        and fixtures will provide efficiency and sleekness as floor-to-ceiling        windows showcase the Las Vegas vistas. Residences will be filled with        contemporary, European-style features and designer-selected fixtures.    --  Amenities. Atop each striking tower, residents will enjoy an amenities        floor featuring an unequaled view of Las Vegas complemented by an        infinity edge pool,, hot tub, a sun deck and a patio for outdoor        entertaining. Within, Veer will feature recreation rooms for special        events or casual celebrations, private media rooms with panoramic        windows, a fitness center with men's and women's steam rooms,        and a business center.    --  Art. On display at Veer Towers will be two large-scale commissioned        works by Richard Long. Entitled Circle of Life and Earth, Long's        two mud wall drawings each will measure approximately 80 feet high by 50        feet wide.    --  Entertainment. Veer will rise from Crystals, CityCenter's        spectacular retail and entertainment district, giving residents        unprecedented access to the best of stylish, big city living. Upscale        dining, lavish shopping, electric nightlife and entertainment will be        just steps away.