Real estate developer Jack Sommer demolished the Aladdin in 1998 to make way for a new version, with London Clubs International as his partner.

The property was initially the site of the Tallyho Hotel, which was developed and opened in 1962 by Edwin S. Lowe, a businessman and toy manufacturer.

[3][4] Plans to add a casino were canceled when the Nevada Gaming Control Board declined to issue a gambling license, due to concerns about inadequate financing.

[5] Milton Prell, a prominent Las Vegas gaming figure, purchased the property, added an Arabian Nights theme, and reopened it as the Aladdin on April 1, 1966.

[16][17] Planet Hollywood International also planned to develop a music-themed resort known as Sound Republic,[18][19] which would be built behind the Aladdin.

[20] Sommer Family Trust and LCI agreed to share cost overruns on the Aladdin project based on their ownership percentages.

[21][22] Design changes, including a larger pool area and moving the resort closer to the Las Vegas Strip sidewalk, also contributed to the increased cost, which ultimately totaled $1.4 billion.

[26] The resort faced immediate financial challenges, including poor foot traffic due to an elevated casino floor and an entrance that was considered uninviting and easy to miss.

[27][29] In April 2003, an agreement was reached to sell the Aladdin to OpBiz,[30] a partnership between Planet Hollywood International, Starwood Hotels, and Bay Harbour Management, for $635 million.

[41] The name change to Planet Hollywood became effective on April 17, 2007,[42][30] and the grand opening occurred on November 16, 2007, featuring celebrity performances.

[42][45] Planet Hollywood International, founded by Robert Earl, had faced financial difficulties, and the resort was intended as a comeback.

[49][50] With the acquisition and its other properties, Harrah's had total control of the 126 acres (0.51 km2) on the east side of the Strip between Flamingo Road and Harmon Avenue.

[59] Culinary also voiced opposition to Earl's proposed purchase of the Aladdin, alleging mismanagement of his Planet Hollywood restaurant chain.

[67] To help alleviate the resort's financial problems, the number of slot machines was reduced to 2,270 shortly after opening, making for a less-cluttered layout.

[23] Upon its opening, the resort included 75,000 sq ft (7,000 m2) of meeting space,[69] as well as its own on-site utility plant, providing hot and cold water, as well as backup electricity.

[70] Like the original Aladdin, the new incarnation also featured an Arabian theme,[71] most of which was removed during the Planet Hollywood rebranding;[46] some elements remained in place at Desert Passage after its conversion into the Miracle Mile Shops.

[75] Koi, a small chain of Japanese restaurants, opened a Las Vegas location at Planet Hollywood in 2007.

It was closed in July 2009, following a year-long investigation into various activities at the club,[84] including drug use, prostitution, the admission of minors, and employ assault toward customers.

[85][86][87] Nevada gaming regulators issued a $500,000 fine against Planet Hollywood, which agreed to improve security and oversight at the club.

It was initially owned by Westgate Resorts and operated by Planet Hollywood, and featured 1,200 suites to be used as timeshares and hotel rooms.

[98][99] The venue has also hosted other residencies from singers such as Lionel Richie,[100][101] the Backstreet Boys (Larger Than Life),[102] Christina Aguilera (The Xperience),[103] and The Chicks.