beirut travel guide

Beirut

Often referred to as “the Paris of the Middle East,” Beirut is a modern city layered with paradoxes and cultural complexities, with destination highlights varying from precious ancient ruins that span civilizations to multi-ethnic cuisine and contemporary style.

  • Perfect for
    Adventurers | Intellectuals | Foodies
  • When to go
    March-May | September-November
  • Ideal length of stay
    1 Week
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Melissa Biggs Bradley, Founder and CEO of Indagare
There are many traits attributed to Lebanese but, perhaps, the most universally acknowledged are a zest for enjoying life, a dogged drive to survive and a warm, welcoming attitude toward guests. When you visit, you will frequently hear the Arabic greeting “ahlan wasahlan," which means "welcome," but is literally translated: “You’ve come to stay with family.”
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Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hibri of Bokja Design Studio
Diversity is what makes this tiny piece of land so special. It’s unsettling and intrusive; creative juices flow and overflow. There is everything and its opposite, so you are constantly challenged. It’s a city that agitates and keeps us on our toes; there is never a dull moment.

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