In September 2007, vertical progression commenced. The site was previously occupied by a large parking lot, retail stores, and the former Boardwalk hotel-casino all of them were excavated, beginning in April 2006.įollowing the excavation, the foundation of Aria Las Vegas was poured in June 2006. Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects conducted Aria’s architectural design, and construction started in early 2006 on the land located between Monte Carlo and Bellagio. This was the same month that several Cit圜enter properties opened such as The Crystals, which is an attached retail shopping mall. The resort was opened on Dec.16, 2009, as a JV (joint venture) between Infinity World Development and MGM Resorts International. Aria Las Vegas is a luxury resort plus casino and consists of 2 curved glass plus steel highrise towers that are adjoined at the center.