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| - There's no doubt in my mind that Omnia is one of the most breathtaking and jaw-dropping experiences that Vegas has to offer.You really have to see this venue for yourself to get a true grasp as to how mind-blowing and over-the-top it is!
Having been to Hakkasan, XS, and Marquee nightclubs, believe me when I say that Omnia represents the next level of Vegas nightlife. There's no shortage of stuff to "ooh" and "ahh" at.
I've paid two visits here. Interestingly enough, my first visit was about as bad as my return trip was good. Here are my thoughts:
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- Let's be real here - you came to Omnia to see that chandelier that everyone was talking about. Again, written descriptions won't really do that bad boy justice; just imagine the sickest rave/festival stage that you've seen for yourself - only bigger and crazier. It's quite the sight to see this this thing split into different sections, descending on the crowd in seconds flat - all in sync to the biggest drops from today's dance music A-list.
Speaking of which...
- The talent at Omnia is a strong representation of who's who in dance music today. On any given weekend, you can expect to see the likes of Calvin Harris, Nicky Romero, Martin Garrix, etc. Not only that - but if you pay a visit on a less-packed (i.e. non-holiday/fight weekend), you may be able to score tickets for as little as $20-30 a person...well worth the cost! Check the calendar and buy presale tickets; otherwise, you can expect to wait in rather long lines to experience Vegas's new "it" club. (More on that later!)
The DJs themselves seem to be just as stoked as the rest of us to be paying a visit to Vegas's newest hotspot. During our visits, it looked like both Armin Van Buuren & Nicky Romero were having the time of their lives, grinning from ear to ear - and their positive energy showed in their mixing & track selection, which kept the party rocking for hours on end.
- Like others have said, Omnia headlining DJs don't man the decks until later in the night - noticeably later than other nightclubs, in fact. Nicky Romero didn't start spinning until around 1:45 AM or so, which isn't a big issue if you're smart enough to space out your alcohol consumption. It's a little unfortunate that he only ended up playing for about 2 hours or so - a pretty big contrast to the "proper" 3 hour+ Vegas nightclub sets that I've seen from the likes of Avicii and Kaskade.
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- I love how Omnia combines elements of both indoor and outdoor space to make for a more complete nightlife experience. After having your senses completely overwhelmed in the main club for hours on end, it's nice to turn to the Terrace for a little bit of fresh air. With bumping deep house & future house jams blasting through the speakers (sometimes courtesy of up-and-comers such as Tchami & Oliver Heldens!), this is a great place to grab a quick drink and enjoy a bit of conversation. Just don't expect to find anywhere to sit...
...Which leads me to one of the big pitfalls of Omnia LV. If you're not coming in ready to drop some cash on bottle service, don't expect to find much of a place to sit. There's a balcony ledge on the Terrace that patrons sometimes like to rest on top of, but the bouncers frequently make laps past it and force everybody to stand up.
- Similarly, you should also be aware of just how packed and oversold Omnia gets on its busiest nights. We made the mistake of paying a visit during EDC Week to go see Armin - and found that the notion of "personal space" seemed largely optional, at least that night. We weren't able to access the dancefloor during our first two hours inside the club, and with bouncers redirecting patrons in all possible directions, you can imagine how chaotic things got. All in all, I had a pretty awful time during that first visit, even though Armin had the place going nuts. Again, I'd strongly recommend against going on a major weekend unless you've got table reservations.
- Lastly, Omnia doesn't offer free tap water, much like the other Hakkasan venues. Not sure how they get away with such an arrangement, but expect to pay $8 per bottle of Voss water.
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With its roster of unparalleled DJ talent and a setup that has to be seen to be believed, put Omnia on your to-do list for your next Vegas trip. The place isn't flawless by any means, but it's still a great choice for a memorable night on the Strip. Just don't visit during a major travel weekend - or you'll probably end up regretting that you did!
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