Other Liabilities - Schedule of Other Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule Of Other Liabilities [Line Items]
Income tax liabilities	$ 173,652	$ 463,102
Tenant security deposits	153,149	174,137
Unearned rents	63,731	115,020
Deferred income	41,704	50,025
Lease intangible liabilities	30,407	53,289
Environmental	25,812	30,075
Value added taxes payable	4,930	31,399
Other	135,233	198,864
Total other liabilities	$ 628,618	$ 1,115,911