‘La Dolce Vita’ à la Libanaise: Beirut’s Remarkable Restaurants
The Italians may have coined the term ‘la dolce vita’ [‘the sweet life,’ meaning a life revolving around pleasure] but the Lebanese seem to have...
Two Perfect Days in Beirut
Culture, cuisine and cocktails under the stars – Beirut is a small capital with a lot to offer, from ancient ruins to state-of-the-art museums, to...
How Beirut Became the Dance Capital of the Arab World
In less than 20 years, Beirut has become a regional hub for contemporary dance, in part thanks to the work of Maqamat, a local dance...
Museums of the Past, Present and Future in Beirut
With a burgeoning cultural scene, several recently opened venues and a raft of projects still to come, Beirut is fast transforming into the museum hub...
Writers Pay Tribute to Beirut
The Lebanese capital is a complex city that exists in multiple guises in novels by dozens of talented authors.
Arabic Script: From Quran to Calligraffiti
Arabic calligraphy has evolved over centuries, from an art form associated with the spread of Islam, to a versatile medium embraced by everyone from interior...
Bourj Hammoud: Beirut’s Armenian Soul
Bourj Hammoud is a town and municipality with a unique character and flair, quite possibly Beirut’s sole authentic souk, topping even Basta. It’s a kaleidoscope,...
Beirut: The Many Faces of Mar Mikhael
Lying at the outskirts of Downtown, Mar Mikhael is a quaint area dominated by art spaces and artisanal shops by day and restaurants and bars...
Dar Al Achrafieh, Breakfast With Jamil
Located in the core of Beirut and overlooking the heritage neighbourhood of Tabaris, Jamil’s place—“Dar Al Achrafieh”—is one of L’Hôte Libanais’ traditional Bed and Breakfasts,...