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WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand Returns to Deliver an Unforgettable Season of Non-Stop Parties and Hot Entertainment

3/12/2009
Vegas’ First Ultra Pool Kicks-off the 2009 Daylife Season March 13


LAS VEGAS – After luring more than 80,000 sun-kissed trendsetters to experience a new standard of entertainment and luxury in its debut year, WET REPUBLIC – Las Vegas’ new “it” pool – is back for another summer of non-stop parties. WET REPUBLIC will kick off the 2009 season with a scintillating party hosted by the beautiful Kim Kardashian Saturday, March 28, followed by its grand opening celebration Saturday, April 18. The seductive pool destination will launch Daylife Sundays, its must-experience weekly industry event, Sunday, April 26.

A privileged playground for partygoers, glitterati and celebrities, the sexy adults-only venue combines the best elements of Vegas nightlife with supreme poolside amenities to create the ultimate daylife experience. The unrivaled hot spot delivers a variety of experiences for its guests, whether they want to chill over cocktails in the poolside lounge, relax in exclusive VIP bungalows, or bask in the party scene on the main pool deck or cabanas. Elite VIP service, high-end amenities and renowned entertainers are standard at WET REPUBLIC.

“In 2008, WET REPUBLIC transformed the quintessential Vegas pool party and quickly became the summer destination to see and be seen,” said Anthony Olheiser, director of nightlife for MGM Grand. “This year, WET REPUBLIC will blow guests away with even more action-packed parties, entertainment, eye-candy and the hottest DJ line-up under the sun.”

Designed by the esteemed Los Angeles firm Laurence Lee Associates, the 53,000-square-foot pool venue envelops 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. At its centerpiece, WET REPUBLIC features two spectacular saltwater pools measuring 2,500 and 3,500 square feet, respectively. Six cascading waterfalls accent the vast poolscape and create the illusion of a never-ending flow of cool blue indulgence.

Adjacent to the main pool area, WET REPUBLIC features a sultry 2,500-square-foot open-air ultra lounge delivering a matchless daylife party. The covered pool lounge is a place to mix, mingle, dance and dine while drinking in the pool’s delicious atmosphere. At its focal point is 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 create a seductively modern vibe. White onyx tables throughout the venue serve double duty as dance platforms for guests to showcase their sexy moves to the beats of renowned DJs.

Premier entertainment is at the core of WET REPUBLIC with a 4,100-square-foot sundeck located between the lounge and the saltwater pools that transforms into a stage to spotlight celebrity guests and hot entertainers at off-the-hook events. The stage offers 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 plays host to the world’s most celebrated DJs as they rock the turntables, keeping the pool packed and pumping until the sun goes down. Last season, WET REPUBLIC welcomed such music greats as Flo Rida, Benny Benassi, Deadmau5, Sharam, Roger Sanchez, Kaskade, Victor Calderone, Danny Tenaglia and Pittsburgh Slim, among others. Eight state-of-the-art underwater speakers in the main pools 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 entertains the crowds, the highest level serves as an exclusive escape with six VIP bungalows, three private dipping pools and dedicated restrooms. Bathed in beiges, browns and ruby red, the ultramodern bungalows are decked out with plush offerings including a king-sized day bed, teakwood furniture, giant flat screen TV, Xbox 360 with the latest games, Blu-ray disc player with DVD library, iPod docking station, fully stocked mini fridge, ceiling fan, telephone, personal safe and more. Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered throughout WET REPUBLIC. Sheer drapery offers optional seclusion for moments of privacy. Each bungalow boasts a panoramic view of WET REPUBLIC and has pool-goers salivating for a chance to reign at the top of the party scene. Eva Longoria Parker, Mario Lopez, Audrina Patridge, Avril Lavigne, Wilmer Valderrama, Flo Rida, Lil Jon, Christina Milian and Criss Angel are just a few of the celebrities who’ve partied in WET REPUBLIC’s VIP bungalows.

Ten hip party cabanas that line the pools are the ideal spot to kick it with friends or meet new ones. Featuring a neutral palette resplendent with splashes of orange and green, the cabanas feature L-shaped oversized couches and ottomans along with all the amenities and services of the bungalows. Gorgeous model servers attend to every detail from food and beverage orders to coordinating poolside massages by skilled therapists.

In addition to the bungalows and cabanas, guests may reserve one of WET REPUBLIC’s spacious day beds or 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, unique lime-colored water lounges are located within the pool’s six-inch-deep wet deck.

The ultra pool was designed with locals in mind, as WET REPUBLIC features the first dedicated parking lot complete with valet service. The parking lot enables guests to arrive at the party faster by avoiding casino traffic. Also rewarding local patrons, the venue honors local ladies with complimentary entry. Guests staying in the Signature Suites also have a private entrance.

WET REPUBLIC’s cocktails, premium bottle and pitcher service can be enjoyed within the lounge or ordered poolside. Custom cocktails including the “Skinny Dip” and “Guilty Pleasure” feature innovative twists on the classics. Pitcher service offers impressive pre-mixed cocktails such as Watermelon Mojitos and Patron Margaritas in specially made pitchers designed to keep beverages chilled to the max.

Guests can indulge in WET REPUBLIC’s new menu featuring one-of-a-kind dishes such as the Chilled Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Seafood Platter; Thai Chicken Salad; Cabana Chop-Chop Salad; and Kobe Sliders poolside or in the open-air lounge. For a sweet ending, the dessert menu includes refreshing offerings such as the Frozen Fruit Push-ups in orange creamsickle, passion fruit and mango, and more.

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cover and rental charges vary; local ladies receive complimentary entry. For reservations call 702.891.3715 and for more information call 702.891.3563 or visit http://www.wetrepublic.com/. Guests must be 21 years or older.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Natalie Mounier/Jaclyn Oribello, Kirvin Doak Communications, 702.737.3100
Stephanie Heller/Behnaz Salimian, MGM MIRAGE Public Relations, 702.650.7565