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Property and Equipment, Net - Construction in Progress (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | $ 20,073,125 | $ 19,722,837 |
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Construction in Progress [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 1,023,021 | 1,824,531 |
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Four Seasons Macao [Member] | Construction in Progress [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 402,354 | 415,367 |
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The Parisian Macao [Member] | Construction in Progress [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 226,932 | 59,510 |
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Sands Cotai Central [Member] | Construction in Progress [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 77,697 | 913,432 |
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Other [Member] | Construction in Progress [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | $ 316,038 | $ 436,222 |