The MGM Grand Las Vegas is a global icon known primarily for its immense scale and its status as one of the largest single hotel complexes in the world, featuring over 5,000 rooms. It is famous for being the ultimate "entertainment authority" on the Las Vegas Strip. Its Grand Garden Arena has hosted some of the most significant boxing matches and concerts in history, while the permanent resident show, KÀ by Cirque du Soleil, is renowned for its massive, rotating stage. Culinary enthusiasts know it for hosting world-class restaurants like Joël Robuchon (the only 3-star Michelin restaurant in Vegas). The resort is also famous for its 6.5-acre Grand Pool Complex, which features four swimming pools and one of the longest lazy rivers in the city. Historically, it was known for the live lion habitat in its lobby, though that was closed years ago to prioritize animal welfare. Today, it remains a nightlife hub, anchored by the massive Hakkasan Nightclub, which draws the world's top DJs. Its emerald-green glass exterior and the massive bronze lion statue at the entrance make it one of the most recognizable landmarks in Nevada.