MGM Resorts Permanently Shuts Jewel Nightclub at Aria on November 21

MGM Resorts International will permanently close the Jewel Nightclub at Aria Resort & Casino on November 21, 2026. The move follows a mutual agreement with Tao Group Hospitality, the club's operator. MGM Resorts directed guests seeking Las Vegas nightlife options to the Marquee at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, which remains open.

The company gave no official reason for the closure. Reports indicate the venue had been limited to two operating days per week, pointing to sustained commercial pressure. Jewel opened on May 19, 2016 and had operated for a decade.

History and Celebrity Draw

Jewel replaced the Haze Nightclub, which ran at Aria from 2009 until 2014. The venue held capacity for 1,925 guests and featured an LED-studded dome plus VIP suites. Opening night was hosted by Jamie Foxx. Subsequent events included appearances by Drake, Usher, Lil Jon, and The Chainsmokers.

The club also hosted celebrations for the Las Vegas Aces, Golden State Warriors, and a sixteenth birthday party for UFC President Dana White's daughter Savannah White. That event featured Lil Uzi Vert, DaBaby, Louis the Child, and DJ MAKJ. Hakkasan Group originally operated Jewel. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in 2021 and was itself acquired by Mohari Hospitality in 2023.

Shift in Las Vegas Nightlife

The closure reflects changing dynamics on the Strip. While nightlife demand stays high, the growth of social restaurants, lounges, and bars has pulled traffic away from large nightclubs, according to reporting by GamblingNews. Jewel’s reduced schedule before closure aligned with that trend.

MGM Resorts confirmed the decision ends Jewel’s run without further elaboration on future plans for the space.