Mirage Fact Sheet

The Mirage

Fast Facts

Grand Opening: November 22, 1989

A wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE™ (NYSE: MGM)

Cost: $630 million

3,044 newly redesigned guest rooms, including 281 suites

$110 million room remodel reflects ambiance of contemporary upscale living

Concierge available; Daily, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

More than 100,000 square feet of gaming area

Blackjack, Craps, Mini-Baccarat, Roulette, European Roulette, Baccarat, Pai Gow, Pai Gow Poker, Big 6, Caribbean Stud Poker, Let it Ride, War, Three Card Poker, Spanish 21, Poker Room, slot machines, video poker and 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: The Mirage, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, 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.

Outdoor tropical pool environment surrounded by waterfalls, lush foliage, private cabanas and an outdoor café, with two pools and three spas, all saltwater

Bare pool lounge, an upscale European-style pool experience, features two saltwater dipping pools; caters to guests 21 or older; Daily (seasonal), 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The Spa at The Mirage offers all of the pampering treatments one would expect from a world-class resort; Daily, 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Terry Fator (Premiered February 2009)

NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” million-dollar winner in 2007

Celebrity impressionist, singer, comedian and ventriloquist

Combines the art of celebrity impressions and ventriloquist

Fator and his cast of thousands, Cowboy Walter, Emma Taylor and Winston the Impersonating Turtle, effortless perform the singing styles of an eclectic group of stars including Justin Timberlake, Elvis, Maroon 5, Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole, James Blunt, Garth Brooks and Gnarls Barkley

Performed in the 1,265-seat Terry Fator Theatre

Performances: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Dark Sunday & Monday

Tickets start at $59 plus tax and service fees

The Beatles™ LOVE™ by Cirque du Soleil®

Publicity Contact: Cara Luttrell,
(702) 692-8335; Fax (702) 995-0295

Brings together the magic of Cirque du Soleil with the spirit and passion of the most beloved rock group of all time – The Beatles

Explores the essence of love that John, Paul, George and Ringo inspired during their astonishing adventure together

Performed in the 2,013-seat LOVE Theatre

Performances: Thursday – Monday, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Dark Tuesday & Wednesday

Tickets start at $99 plus tax and service fees

Reservations: (800) 963-9634 or (702) 792-7777 or visit : www.cirquedusoleil.com, www.thebeatles.com or www.mirage.com

Headline Entertainment

The elegant 1,265 seat theatre also is host to comedic entertainers including Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, Ray Romano, Kevin James, Brad Garrett and more

The Mirage Volcano

New Volcano premiered December 2008 after undergoing a dramatic enhancement

Audio/visual spectacle featuring never-before-seen fire effects and a musical composition created by legendary Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart and international tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain

More than 150 FireShooters™, developed specifically for The Mirage by WET, shoot fireballs choreographed to the music

The show ends with a giant fire eruption 60 feet into the air

Erupts nightly every hour on the hour from dusk until eleven; schedules are subject to change and vary by season

Atrium

90-feet high

Located just beyond the resort entrance

Features a variety of palm trees and flora, including 500 bromeliads and orchids

Computerized misting system produces hazy tropical rain forest atmosphere

Aquarium

A recent transformation brings the addition of hundreds of new sea creatures to one of the most elaborate and technically advanced aquariums in the world

Top aquarium design experts, noted for their work at such distinguished facilities as California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium and The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, collaborated to enhance the 53-by-8-foot display

Aquarium’s filtration and life support systems were replaced with new technology to improve visibility and monitoring

New vibrant artificial coral replicates the Great Barrier Reef of Australia

Nearly 1,000 aquatic life forms including sharks, stingrays, porcupine fish, eels, sea bass and puffer fish cohabit in the 20,000-gallon salt-water display

Located behind the front desk

Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat

Five rare animal breeds, including the White Lions of Timbavati and Siegfried & Roy’s Royal White Tigers of Nevada

Newest resident Java, a male leopard cub born Nov. 19, 2008

Sibling white, golden and white-striped tiger cubs born April 29, 2008

Family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, including Bella born Sept. 6, 2008

Unique, day-long Trainer for a Day program allows guests to work side-by-side with animal trainers and their dolphins

Guided one-hour VIP tour provides exclusive insight into animal care

Daily; 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m

Includes group photo with dolphin

Tours are limited to a maximum of five participants per group

For general admission fees, call (702) 791-7188

For Trainer for a Day, VIP tour or group reservations, call (702) 792-7889

Hours of Operation:

Labor Day – Memorial Day

Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, major holidays, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Memorial Day – Labor Day

Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, major holidays, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m

*Last admission sold 30 minutes prior to closing

Dining

BLT Burger (Opened July 2008) – Burgers and more by Chef Laurent Tourondel; Lunch, dinner and late-night dining; Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Monday, Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 a.m.

Japonais – Japanese cuisine; Dinner; Sunday – Wednesday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.;
Thursday – Saturday, 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

STACK – American steak house; Dinner; Sunday – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 11p.m.;
Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. – midnight

Fin – Authentic Chinese cuisine; Lunch, Thursday – Monday, noon – 3 p.m.; Dinner,
5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

kokomo’s – Steaks and seafood; Daily; Dinner, 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Carnegie Deli – Jewish Delicatessen; Daily, 7 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Onda Ristorante – Italian; Thursday – Monday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Samba Brazilian Steakhouse – Brazilian Rodizio and Steaks; Daily; Dinner,
5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Cravings – The Ultimate Buffet Experience – 11 live-action stations each representing a different culinary region; Breakfast, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Lunch, Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Champagne Brunch, Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Dinner, Nightly, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

California Pizza Kitchen – Italian; Lunch and dinner; Sunday – Thursday,
11 a.m. – midnight; Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Caribe Café – American; Breakfast, lunch and dinner; Daily, 24 hours

Coconuts Ice Cream Shop – Ice creams, sorbets; Daily, noon – 8 p.m.

The Roasted Bean – Gourmet coffees, pastries, sandwiches; Breakfast, lunch and dinner; Daily, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.

The Roasted Bean Express – Gourmet coffees, pastries, breakfast wraps, veggie sandwiches, salads and sushi; Outdoor patio seating available; Tuesday – Thursday, Sunday,
6 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, Monday, 6 a.m. – 4 a.m.

Paradise Café – Poolside dining open seasonally

Nightclubs, Lounges and Bars (Ages 21 and older)

RHUMBAR – A Caribbean-inspired lounge with an outdoor patio; Sunday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – midnight; Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.

The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge – Inspired by the spirit of The Beatles and created by Cirque du Soleil, the lounge is revolutionary in design and atmosphere offering a cutting-edge, interactive experience; Monday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.

The Abbey Road Bar – At the main entrance of REVOLUTION; Daily, noon – 4 a.m.

JET Nightclub – 15,000 square feet of modern décor in three distinct rooms, each offering different music; Thursday – Saturday, Monday; 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.; Dark Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday

Onda Wine Lounge – Wine, artisan cheeses and meats; Daily, 4 p.m. – midnight

kokomo’s – Sleek, contemporary lounge located just off the lobby; Daily, 24 hours

Japonais – An inviting lounge just steps away from the main entrance; Sunday – Thursday, noon – 2 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon – 3 a.m.

Kim Vō Salon

Featuring celebrity colorist Kim Vō, known as “King of the TV Makeovers”

Vō’s ideology, the concept of total beauty, is expressed through a complete menu of services, his skillfully trained staff and unique salon features

Retail area features the newest collection of Kim Vō products, specialty apparel plus unique accessories and gifts

Daily, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Guest Rooms

2,763 deluxe and tower deluxe rooms; 281 elegant suites in four styles

Underwent $110 million redesign, completed August 2008, to provide dramatic new décor blending stylish luxury with contemporary comforts

Includes custom-designed furnishings, sophisticated décor and convenient amenities, including in-room mini bars, irons, ironing boards, private safes and hairdryers

Meeting Space

More than 170,000 square feet of meeting and convention facilities featuring:

27 meeting rooms, including a 24-seat executive boardroom and 40,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom

90,000-square-foot Mirage Events Center, adjacent to Grand Ballroom, can be divided into spaces of 10,000, 30,000 or 60,000 square feet

State-of-the-art teleconferencing and videoconferencing capabilities

Can accommodate groups up to 8,650 people

For more information, contact Convention Sales, (800) 456-8888; Fax (702) 792-7669

Shopping

The Street of Shops – Donna Karan New York and other designer clothing and shoe fashions; Sunday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

OPTICA – Stylish eyewear from iconic fashion brands including Cartier, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana; Daily, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

LOVE™ Boutique – offers fashion and souvenir apparel, accessories and gifts inspired by The Beatles™ LOVE™ by Cirque du Soleil®; Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Thursday – Monday, 10 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.

The Terry Fator Store – located adjacent to the Terry Fator Theatre featuring a wide selection of keepsake items from the show; Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Sunday & Monday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Men’s Shop – Men’s designer fashions and jewelry; Sunday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Watch Boutique – Jewelry and accessories; Daily, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Impulse – Gift shop featuring a variety of fashionable merchandise and fresh flowers; Daily, 24 hours

Roasted Bean Shoppe – Beverages, sundries, logo apparel and souvenirs; Daily, Tuesday & Wednesday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Thursday – Monday, 24 hours

The Mirage Shop – Resort logo items, Siegfried & Roy apparel and official Los Angeles Lakers’ paraphernalia; Daily, 10 a.m. – midnight

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 the Las Vegas area (The Mirage, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur and Circus Circus in Las Vegas; and Gold Strike in Jean, Nev.)

$500 greens fee includes limousine transportation, caddy and golf cart

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

MGM MIRAGE Rewards Visa

The MGM MIRAGE Rewards Visa issued by Chase allows card members to earn Reward Points for any purchase and double Reward Points for eligible purchases made at participating MGM MIRAGE resorts and casinos, including The Mirage, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur, Circus Circus Las Vegas, Circus Circus Reno, Beau Rivage and Gold Strike in Mississippi and MGM Grand Detroit. Reward Points are redeemed through Chase for certificates used for MGM MIRAGE products and services including room, food, beverage, entertainment, retail and spa services.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

The Mirage offers special package rates through tour wholesalers and operators. For more information, visit www.mirage.com or contact a travel agent. For room accommodations, contact The Mirage directly at (800) 627-6667. For groups seeking room and meeting or convention accommodations, contact Convention Sales at (800) 456-8888. For information regarding air and hotel packages, contact MGM MIRAGE Vacations at (800) 360-7111 or visit www.mgmmiragevacations.com.

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 future casino and non-casino resorts in the People's Republic of China, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. and Vietnam. 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.

Contact:
Jenn Michaels
Public Relations
(702) 650-7565