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THE LIGHT GROUP UNVEILS THE GOLD LOUNGE, ITS SECOND COLLABORATION WITH , IN ARIA RESORT & CASINO AT CITYCENTER The GOLD Lounge Pays Homage to The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley

(, NV) – Leading hospitality development and management company, The Light Group, unveils The GOLD Lounge, a whimsical nod to Elvis’ Graceland estate, within ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter. The lounge marks The Light Group’s second collaboration with world-renowned entertainment company Cirque du Soleil (CDS), and is poised to be yet another remarkable hybrid of both parties’ talents. The innovative venue concept is located in the heart of CityCenter— an unprecedented, multi- use urban metropolis between and Monte Carlo resorts on the — and brings a unique genre of entertainment to the groundbreaking new community. The GOLD Lounge, a sleek 3,800-square-foot ultra-lounge designed by CDS' creative team and inspired by Elvis Presley’s Graceland, is a destination for those seeking a refuge from the bustling Strip. Its modern décor, exuding sophistication and a sense of rich refinement, was conceptualized to capture the essence of Elvis in a 21st century, sultry design. The interior boasts the same design patterns found within the various rooms of the rock ‘n’ roll legend’s Memphis mansion, and in a nod to Elvis’ passion for horses, a life-sized stallion-shaped lamp welcomes guests at the door. “We are thrilled to be partnering again with Cirque du Soleil,” expressed , Partner & CEO of The Light Group. “The GOLD Lounge is another shining example of what can be produced between Cirque du Soleil’s artistic inspiration and The Light Group’s hospitality know-how.”

The GOLD Lounge features a long bar and cluster seating to allow for conversation and social interaction within its glamorous design. The Retro Modern boutique lounge offers ARIA guests the ultimate spot to sip on hand-crafted cocktails and indulge in contemporary American appetizers before Cirque du Soleil’s Viva ELVIS production show. Likewise, it’s an ideal late-night destination to party into the early morning hours while experiencing Las Vegas’ hottest DJs. The GOLD Lounge offers rich history housed within a modern design, and iced with premier service.

About The Light Group: The Light Group is one of the United States’ leading hospitality development and management companies, renowned for shaping the nightlife landscape on the Las Vegas Strip. Founded by and Andy Masi and recently partnered with Dubai-based Zabeel Investments, the company manages and operates twelve food and beverage venues within the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio Resort & Casino, Hotel & Casino, Monte Carlo Resort & Casino and Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. The Light Group’s recently expanded their portfolio to include five new venues at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter: HAZE Nightclub, The Deuce Lounge, The GOLD Lounge (in partnership with Cirque Du Soleil), Liquid Pool Lounge and Union Restaurant.

About CityCenter CityCenter is an unprecedented urban metropolis on 67 acres between Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. CityCenter is a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World. CityCenter features ARIA, a 61-story, 4,004-room gaming resort; luxury non-gaming hotels including Las Vegas’ first Mandarin Oriental and Vdara Hotel & Spa; Veer Towers, the development’s only strictly residential buildings; and Crystals, a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district. Vdara, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Veer Towers include approximately 2,400 residences total. Additionally, , a 400-room luxury boutique hotel, is slated to open at CityCenter in late 2010. CityCenter also features a resident Cirque du Soleil production celebrating the timeless musical legacy of Elvis Presley; and an unparalleled Fine Art Collection with works by acclaimed artists including Maya Lin, Jenny Holzer, Nancy Rubins, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, among others. CityCenter is a design collaboration between MGM MIRAGE and eight internationally acclaimed architectural firms including Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Helmut Jahn, RV Architecture LLC led by Rafael Viñoly, Foster + Partners*, Studio Daniel Libeskind*, David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, and Gensler. At the forefront of sustainability, CityCenter is the world’s largest private green development. ARIA, Vdara, Crystals, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Veer Towers all have received LEED® Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. This marks the highest LEED achievement for any hotel, retail district or residential development in Las Vegas. The Harmon also is pursuing LEED certification. For more information about CityCenter, please visit www..com.

About The GOLD Lounge: The GOLD Lounge, the latest nightlife creation from the minds of Cirque du Soleil and hospitality powerhouse, The Light Group, is located in the ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter: 3730 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89109. Reservations for groups of 50-300 can all be accommodated by calling 702-693.8300.

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