Mandalay Bay Fact Sheet

11/16/2009

Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 632-7777 – Phone
(702) 650-7565 – Media Information
(877) 632-7000 – Toll-Free Room Reservations
(702) 632-9894 or (702) 632-9893 – Restaurant reservations
(702) 632-7108 – Hotel Fax
Internet Address – www.mandalaybay.com

Fast Facts
• Grand opening: March 2, 1999
• A wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE™ (NYSE: MGM)
• 3,211 rooms, including 436 suites
• Four Seasons Hotel manages an additional 424 rooms in Mandalay Bay’s main hotel tower
• A separate all-suite tower, THEhotel at Mandalay Bay offers another 1,117 suites
• Total rooms and suites on property including THEhotel and Four Seasons: 4,752
• Mandalay Bay: AAA Four Diamond Award winner eight consecutive years (2000 – 2009)
• More than 135,000 square feet of gaming area: Blackjack, Craps, Mini-Baccarat, Midi-Baccarat, Roulette, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Pai Gow, Big 6, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker, Crazy 4 Poker, Poker Room, slot machines, video poker and the Race & Sports Book.
• The MGM MIRAGE Players Club is the most rewarding player experience. Players earn points, comps, free Holiday Gift Shoppe Points, and more at 12 of the world’s finest resorts and casinos. Slots and table games play is recognized as a single account, giving players the freedom to play anywhere and redeem everywhere. When guests know the value of the card, they travel from one MGM MIRAGE property to another to use the points to their advantage. Participating MGM MIRAGE properties are: Mandalay Bay, Bellagio, MGM Grand, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, and Excalibur in Las Vegas; Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Miss.; Gold Strike in Tunica, Miss.; and MGM Grand in Detroit, Mich.
• Set amidst lush tropical landscaping, Mandalay Bay Beach offers hotel guests a wave pool, lazy river, real sand and beachside gaming. Moorea Beach Club caters to guests 21 and older and offers an upscale, adult-pool experience
• Two spas, Spa Mandalay and BATHHOUSE, feature a wide array of culturally inspired world treatments and services
• Three wedding chapels, capable of accommodating 50 to 100 guests, feature a sophisticated, contemporary design
• Mandalay Bay Convention Center is the fifth largest in the country with 1.8 million square feet of flexible meeting and exhibit space
• Complimentary 24-hour tram transports guests between Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur


Dining
• StripSteak – Chef Michael Mina’s first steakhouse concept offering corn-fed, all-natural meat, line-caught seafood and fresh, seasonal produce; Dinner, daily, 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Bar & Lounge, 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Rick Moonen’s rm seafood (within The Shoppes at Mandalay Place) – Featuring a bustling seafood café and sprawling raw bar downstairs as well as a refined and inventive seafood menu upstairs by legendary chef Rick Moonen; Lunch, daily, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Dinner, Sunday – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. – midnight
• Fleur de Lys – Contemporary French cuisine by world-famous chef Hubert Keller; Dinner and Lounge, Tuesday – Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Closed Sunday & Monday
• Burger Bar (within The Shoppes at Mandalay Place) – The ultimate burger experience by Chef Hubert Keller; Lunch and dinner, Sunday – Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
• Aureole (Forbes Four-Star) – Fine dining restaurant by prestigious chef Charlie Palmer; Dinner, nightly, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Lounge, nightly, 5:30 p.m. – midnight
• Wolfgang Puck’s Trattoria del Lupo – Italian bistro by famed chef Wolfgang Puck; Dinner, Sunday – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Giorgio Ristorante e Caffè (within The Shoppes at Mandalay Place) – Antipasto and vegetarian fare by famed restaurateur Piero Selvaggio; Daily; Breakfast, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Lunch, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Dinner, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Shanghai Lilly – Classic Cantonese cuisine; Dinner, Sunday – Monday & Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Border Grill – Vibrant and modern Mexican cuisine by chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger; Lunch and dinner, Monday – Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• China Grill – Asian cuisine featuring ingredients from around the globe; Dinner, Sunday – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. – midnight
• Gary Canter’s Delicatessen – Jewish delicatessen; Lunch and dinner, Sunday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – midnight
• rumjungle – Tropical-inspired menu served Rodizio style; Lunch, daily, noon – 4 p.m.; Dinner, Sunday – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Red Square – Russian-themed restaurant and nightspot featuring bar made of ice and a vodka vault with private vodka lockers; Dinner, daily, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Lounge, Sunday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Friday & Saturday, 4 p.m. – 4 a.m.
• Red White and Blue – Three dining selections in one unique restaurant; Breakfast, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Lunch and dinner, Monday – Thursday, noon – 11 p.m., Friday, noon – midnight, Saturday, 4 p.m. – midnight, Sunday, 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Brunch, Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Takeout counter, Sunday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 7 a.m. – midnight
• House of Blues Restaurant – Southern-inspired regional cuisine; Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – midnight; Friday & Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.; Gospel Brunch, Sunday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• House of Blues Foundation Room (membership required) – Fine dining experience located on the top floor of Mandalay Bay; Dinner, daily, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Raffles Café – Upscale resort café offering wide range of cuisine; Daily, 24 hours
• The Noodle Shop – A traditional Cantonese noodle kitchen inside Raffles Café; Lunch and dinner, Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
• Bayside Buffet – Features live action stations and dishes from around the world; Breakfast, Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Lunch, Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Dinner, daily, 4:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.; Champagne Brunch, Sunday, 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.


Mandalay Bay Events Center
• 12,000-seat conference, entertainment, sporting and special event venue
• Hosts world-class concerts including Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Destiny’s Child, Shakira, Black Eyed Peas, Andrea Bocelli, The Who and The Eagles
• World-championship boxing matches include Oscar De La Hoya vs. Fernando Vargas and Jermain Taylor vs. Bernard Hopkins. Additionally, the Ultimate Fighting Championship events and the Pro Bull Riders Finals are held annually


Disney’s THE LION KING (Premiered May 2009)
• Spectacular musical phenomenon from the imagination of award-winning director Julie Taymor
• First Las Vegas sit down production; virtually identical to the other international companies
• Featuring the unforgettable score of Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar®-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and songs by South African composer Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer
• Performed in the 1,724-seat Mandalay Bay Theatre
• Performances: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Dark Friday
• Tickets prices are $53, $86 and $113.50. VIP packages are available for $168.50. Taxes and fees are included in all prices


House of Blues Concert Hall
• Intimate 1,800-seat venue hosts eclectic mix of quality live music
• Artists include such names as Bob Dylan, Justin Timberlake, LeAnn Rimes and B.B. King


Starlight Tattoo at House of Blues
• Offering three styles of tattooing: traditional Japanese hand-tool, traditional Samoan hand-tool and the modern techniques of Western style
• CEO and Starlight Tattoo founder Mario Barth’s celebrity clientele include Lenny Kravitz, Jason Kidd, members of the Wu-Tang Clan, Nikki Sixx and Ja Rule
• First time a music venue has partnered with a tattoo outlet


eyecandy sound lounge & bar™
• High-tech twist on a classic cocktail lounge creating a one-of-a-kind sensory experience
• Unique tables located in VIP booths allow guests to create visuals and messages as well as view other areas of the lounge
• eyecandy bar: Daily, 11 a.m. – 4 a.m.; eyecandy sound lounge: Nightly, 6 p.m. – close
• Ages 21 and older
• For information or reservations, call (702) 632-7985


Minus 5 Experience
• Minus 5 Ice Lounge (Opened September 2008), first of its kind in the U.S., where guests can enjoy signature cocktails at minus five degrees Celsius
• Guests can relax on ice couches and enjoy what is literally the coolest lounge in the country
• Lounge hours: Monday – Thursday, noon – 3 a.m.; Friday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 a.m.
• Minus 5 Lodge (Opened December 2008), a warm, rustic pub featuring ironwood beams, river stones and leather seats
• Lodge hours: daily, 10 a.m. – 3 a.m.
• For information or reservations, call (702) 632-7714


Additional Nightclubs, Lounges and Bars (Ages 21 and older)
• StripSteak Lounge – Expansive bar on Mandalay Bay’s promenade sets the stage for a dynamic scene; Daily, beginning at 4 p.m.; All ages are allowed in the lounge, 21 and older at the bar
• rumjungle – Rodizio-style restaurant transforms into club at night; Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 11 p.m. – 4 a.m.; Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday, 11 p.m. – 2 a.m.
• Red Square Bar – Offers more than 200 varieties of vodka served on Las Vegas’ first ice bar; Sunday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Friday & Saturday, 4 p.m. – 4 a.m.
• Race & Sports Book Bar – Overlooks Poker Room and Race & Sports Book; Daily, 24 hours
• Mizuya Sushi/Sake – Japanese for “House of Water,” Mizuya offers an expansive sushi menu and rich sake selection – daily, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.


Mandalay Bay Beach
• 11-acre tropical water environment featuring more than 2,700 tons of sand
• Signature 1.6-million-gallon wave pool capable of waves up to six feet high
• Also features lazy river, three standard pools, jogging track, private daybeds, cabanas and beach bungalows
• Three-tiered Beachside Casino offers the open-air Beach Bar & Grill on the first level, the only climate-controlled poolside gaming in Las Vegas on the second level, and the contemporarily designed Villas Soleil on the third
• Annual summer concert series held on outdoor stage overlooking wave pool; Past acts include REO Speedwagon, The Beach Boys, Billy Idol, Doobie Brothers and Hall & Oates
• Moorea Beach Club, European-style pool experience offers lounges, daybeds, opium beds, private pavilions, dipping pools and its own poolside bar; entrance fee applies; guests 21 and older; open to the public as availability allows


Shark Reef Aquarium
• More than 2,000 animals on display; 100 species including 15 types of sharks
• Rare Komodo Dragon, with approximately 60 dagger-like, serrated teeth and virulent saliva, is the most deadly of all lizards
• Aquarium holds nearly 1.6 million gallons of seawater in 14 major exhibits
• The first and only Nevada institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
• Dive with Sharks program provides certified divers, 18 years of age and older, a rare chance to dive side by side with more than 30 sharks and a variety of other creatures including sea turtles, sawfish and schools of fish
• Sunday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
*Last entry will be accepted one hour prior to closing
• Admission: Adult, $16.95; Children 5-12 years of age, $10.95; Children 4 and under, free; Nevada residents with valid I.D. receive a discount on admission; Adult, $13.95; Children 5-12 years of age, $8.95
• Tickets can be purchased at Shark Reef Aquarium Box Office or online at www.mandalaybay.com
• For more information, call (702) 632-4555 or visit www.sharkreef.com


Spa Mandalay
• Elegantly designed 30,000-square-foot facility features 21 treatment rooms
• Diverse menu of services inspired by cultures from around the world
• 3,000-square-foot fitness center offers sweeping views of Mandalay Bay’s tropical lagoon
• Daily, 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Ages 18 and older
• Reservations: (877) 632-7300


The Shoppes at Mandalay Place
• One-of-a-kind retail venue featuring a variety of specialty boutiques
• Located on 100,000-square-foot sky bridge connecting Mandalay Bay and Luxor
• Unique shopping venues include the one-and-only United States-based Nike Golf store; The Art of Shaving, A Barber Spa; DuO, affordable fashions for men and women; ARCS, a Robert Cromeans Salon and upscale fashions from Nora Blue and MAX & Co.
• Daily, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. with complimentary valet parking


Other Shopping
• Lobby Store – Resort logo apparel, giftware, souvenirs and sundries; Daily, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Mandalay Logo Wear – Resort logo items and apparel; Daily, 9 a.m. – midnight
• bejeweled - Assortment of fine watches and jewelry from renowned labels such as Rolex, Cartier, Bulgari, John Hardy, Hearts on Fire and Mimi So; Daily, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
• Pearl Moon – Designer ladies’ swimwear, shoes and accessories; Daily, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Jack Gallery – Art gallery; Daily, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
• House of Blues Company Store – Unique gifts and apparel; Daily, 8 a.m. – midnight
• The Lion King Store – Souvenir show merchandise; Saturday – Thursday, noon – 11:30 p.m.; Friday, noon – 6 p.m.
• Shark Reef Store – Collection of aquatic gifts from plush toys to educational materials; Daily, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.


THEwedding chapel
• Unique wedding venue with a sophisticated, contemporary design - trend-setting décor features a harmonic blend of earth tones, dark woods, modern artwork and glass-beaded lighting
• Three chapels, each capable of hosting wedding parties of up to 100 guests
• Wedding packages may include live web streaming, photography, videography, professional floral arrangements, spa treatments and limousine service
• For more information, contact THEwedding chapel, (877) 632-7701


Meetings & Conventions
• Four-level Mandalay Bay Convention Center
• 1.7 million square feet of flexible space
• Features ballrooms ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 square feet
• Accommodates intimate gatherings or convention groups of up to 30,000 guests
• Break-out space can be divided to accommodate more than 75 simultaneous meetings
• Recipient of Meetings & Conventions’ 2009 Gold Platter ‘Elite’ designation, awarded to the best of the best in catering worldwide
• Complete meeting information and virtual tours available at www.mandalayconventions.com
• For more information, contact Convention Sales, (877) 632-7900


THEhotel at Mandalay Bay
• Grand opening: December 2003
• A wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE™ (NYSE: MGM)
• 1,117 suites
• Rates for suites: $149.99 – $7,699
• AAA Four Diamond Award winner four consecutive years (2005 – 2009)


THEhotel Amenities
• BATHHOUSE
o One-of-a-kind spa and gym complex occupying 14,000 square feet on two levels
o Serene, minimalist décor uses dark stones, running water and cool glass accents to calm and soothe
o Wide range of therapeutic services and treatments, many designed specifically for BATHHOUSE
o Daily, 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
o Ages 18 and older
o Reservations: (877) 632-9636

• miX (Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four Diamond) – Contemporary and classic French and American dishes by renowned chef Alain Ducasse served high atop THEhotel at Mandalay Bay with stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip; Dinner, Sunday – Thursday, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.; miX Lounge; Sunday – Tuesday, 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Wednesday – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 3 a.m.; Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. – 4 a.m.; Ages 21 and older
• the café – Offering flavorful fare and upscale dinner entrees; Daily, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• the lounge – Upscale lounge with intimate seating, televisions and pool tables; Daily,
24 hours; Ages 21 and older
• THEstore – Hotel amenities, logo gifts, sundries and beverages; Daily, 24 hours


MGM MIRAGE Events
• Assists guests in planning special functions that require an imaginative touch
• All services, including computer and technical support, scenic design, prop fabrication, graphic arts, floral fashions, carpentry and metal sculpture, are created internally to fulfill the individual client’s needs
• Events can be arranged at any of the MGM MIRAGE resorts in Las Vegas


Shadow Creek
• One of the nation’s most exclusive and top-rated golf courses
• Available for guests of any of the MGM MIRAGE resorts in Las Vegas (Mandalay Bay, Bellagio, MGM Grand, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur and Circus Circus)
• $500 greens fee includes limousine transportation to and from the golf course, a caddy and golf cart


Management
• MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading and most respected companies with significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and entertainment, owns and operates 16 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in four other properties in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois and Macau. CityCenter, an unprecedented urban metropolis on the Las Vegas Strip scheduled to open in late 2009, is a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World. MGM MIRAGE Hospitality has entered into management agreements for casino and non-casino resorts throughout the world. MGM MIRAGE supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its properties. MGM MIRAGE has received numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative and its community philanthropy programs. For more information about MGM MIRAGE, please visit the Company's Web site at http://www.mgmmirage.com.

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