WET REPUBLIC -- Las Vegas' First 'Ultra Pool' -- Debuts at MGM Grand This Month

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - April 1, 2008) - Daylife is born this month as MGM Grand unveils WET REPUBLIC, an alluring 53,000-square-foot ultra pool combining an exclusive nightlife vibe with poolside pampering and relaxation. An adults-only mecca for discerning partygoers, the glitterati and celebrities, WET REPUBLIC will feature distinct experiences within a series of intimate spaces and redefine poolside entertainment as the first ultra pool in the world's sexiest city. Elite VIP service, high-end amenities and renowned entertainers will be the standard at WET REPUBLIC.

"We've taken the best elements of Vegas nightlife and infused them with supreme poolside amenities and services to create WET REPUBLIC, an unrivaled venue that will become the city's must-see, must-experience pool destination," said Anthony Olheiser, director of nightlife for MGM Grand. "WET REPUBLIC is open yet intimate and will deliver a variety of experiences for our guests, whether they want to chill over cocktails in our poolside lounge, relax in our exclusive VIP bungalows, or bask in the party scene on the main pool deck and in our cabanas. We've transformed the quintessential Vegas pool party and will deliver a new standard of entertainment and luxury with the introduction of Vegas' first ultra pool."

Designed by the esteemed Los Angeles firm Laurence Lee Associates, WET REPUBLIC will envelop guests in a contemporary, linen-white palette adorned with vibrant hues of emerald green, turquoise and canary yellow evoking a sensuous South Beach ambiance. True to its name, water is the leitmotif at WET REPUBLIC with eight separate pools and spas totaling more than 7,600 square feet of cool blue indulgence. At its centerpiece, WET REPUBLIC will feature two spectacular saltwater pools -- the only on the Las Vegas Strip -- measuring 2,500 and 3,500 square feet, respectively. Six cascading waterfalls will accent the vast poolscape and create the illusion of a never-ending flow of water.

Adjacent to the main pool area, WET REPUBLIC will feature a sultry 2,500-square-foot open-air ultra lounge delivering a matchless daylife party. The covered pool lounge will be a place to mix, mingle, dance and dine while drinking in the pool's delicious atmosphere. At its focal point will be an eye-catching 60-foot verde marble-topped bar with a custom glass base inset with chartreuse silk and bamboo. Dark wood floors juxtaposed against swanky cream-colored couches, lounge chairs and ottomans will create a seductively modern vibe. White onyx tables throughout the venue will serve double duty as dance platforms for guests to showcase their sexy moves to the beats of renowned DJs.

Premier entertainment will be at the core of WET REPUBLIC. A 4,100-square-foot sundeck located between the lounge and the saltwater pools will transform into a stage to spotlight celebrity guests and hot entertainers at off-the-hook weekly and monthly signature events. The stage will offer guests a perfect view from every angle. Set against the backdrop of a glistening water wall, a custom DJ booth elevated above the pool area will play host to the world's most celebrated DJs as they rock the turntables, keeping the pool packed and pumping until the sun goes down. Eight state-of-the-art underwater speakers in the main pools will complement WET REPUBLIC's top-tier sound system to keep the grooves bumping in every square inch of the destination.

While WET REPUBLIC's main area will entertain the crowds, the highest level will serve as an exclusive escape with six VIP bungalows, three private spas and dedicated restrooms. Bathed in beiges, browns and ruby red, the ultramodern bungalows will be decked out with plush offerings including a king-sized day bed, teakwood furniture, giant flat screen TV, video game console with the latest games, DVD library, fully stocked mini fridge, ceiling fan, telephone, personal safe and more. Complimentary Wi-Fi will be offered throughout WET REPUBLIC. Sheer drapery will offer optional seclusion for moments of privacy. Each bungalow will boast a panoramic view of WET REPUBLIC and have pool-goers salivating for a chance to reign at the top of the party scene.

Ten hip party cabanas that line the pools will be the hot spot to kick it with friends or meet new ones. Featuring a neutral palette resplendent with splashes of orange and green, the venues will feature L-shaped oversized couches and ottomans along with all the amenities and services of the bungalows. Diligent sun-kissed servers will attend to every detail from food and beverage orders to coordinating poolside massages by skilled therapists from the Grand Spa at MGM Grand.

In addition to the bungalows and cabanas, guests may reserve one of the 18 spacious day beds or more than 80 oversized deluxe chaise lounges placed throughout the poolscape. The innovative lounges are adjustable on both ends, allowing guests to soak up the best rays throughout the day without having to physically swivel their chair. Combining the best of both worlds, 18 water lounges will be located within the pool's six-inch-deep wet deck. All guests can swim and sun in WET REPUBLIC's two main pools or opt for a more intimate dip in one of three cozy spas located on the far side of the pool area near the main entrance.

Signature cocktails, premium bottle and pitcher service can be enjoyed within the lounge or ordered poolside. Intoxicating offerings such as Veuve Clicquot Snow Cones with Blood Orange and Pineapple essences, Red Bull Vodka Drunken Popsicles and creative frozen libations will be the definitive afternoon delight. Custom cocktails including the "Skinny Dip" and "Guilty Pleasure" will feature innovative twists on the classics. Pitcher service will offer impressive pre-mixed cocktails such as Watermelon Mojitos and Patron Margaritas in specially made pitchers designed to keep beverages chilled to the max.

Guests will be able to indulge in unique dishes such as Lobster Gazpacho Gelee and Toro Tuna Tartar, Green Papaya and Shrimp Summer Rolls, and Kobe sliders poolside or in the open-air lounge. Frozen Stem Strawberries with Grand Marnier Fudge and delicious assortments of marshmallow s'mores will provide a sweet ending.

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.mgmgrand.com/wetrepublic. Guests must be 21 years or older. Cover charges, bungalow and cabana rental costs will vary.

Contact Information: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Natalie Mounier/Jaclyn Oribello Kirvin Doak Communications 702.737.3100 Erin Randell MGM MIRAGE Public Relations 702.650.7562