Melissa Sleiman

6 days ago | beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |Melissa Sleiman

The premiere of Rafic on MTV Lebanon, a 30-episode series about the life of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, was abruptly halted following after a court order filed by his widow, Nazek Hariri. Here’s what happened. Written by Choukri Anis Fakhoury and directed by Nadim Mehanna, Rafic was originally filmed nearly a decade ago. The series focuses on Hariri’s political career and legacy, steering clear of his personal life, but that still wasn’t enough to get the green light.

1 week ago | beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |Melissa Sleiman

Consumerism strikes again with more useless but totally irresistible trends—this time, it’s Labubus. The viral plush snack has officially made its way to Lebanon, and yes, everyone is trying to get their hands on one. Here’s where to find Labubus in Lebanon. The Lebanese Sephora hopped on the Labubu trend and is bringing authentic blind boxes for those who are itching to get their hands on one. This new online Labubu shop is delivering authentic Labubus from Pop Mart straight to your doorstep.

1 week ago | beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |Melissa Sleiman

Mohamed Hadid is in Lebanon again, and he’s clearly enjoying every second of it! The real estate mogul posted a heartfelt video from Beirut, praising the country and its people. In the video, Hadid says, “I came to Beirut for a reason. I wanted to see what’s going on in this area.” He adds that he was shocked to see how amazing Lebanon is today. He continues, “How life is back to normal. People are happy. They are courageous. They love life.”Mohamed Hadid in Lebanon is something we can get used to.

2 weeks ago | beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |Melissa Sleiman

There’s always something new to do in Beirut, so we rounded up a bunch of new places in the city to add to your bucket list. Inspired by 1930s New York glamour, the barbershop-turned-bar is bringing crafted coffees and cocktails to ABC Achrafieh. 📍 LocationABC Achrafieh, L2⏰ Opening HoursTBA📞 ContactTBAA new concept coming soon to Gemmayze! Though their Instagram doesn’t give away too much detail, we’re expecting a flower shop, café, and bar all rolled into one.

2 weeks ago | beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |Melissa Sleiman

If you’re a sucker for all things potatoes, then this is about to be your new favorite spot in Beirut. Patatoi is Beirut’s first Belgian-inspired restaurant that incorporates potatoes into every dish they make. From hearty bowls to poffles (potato waffles), you’ll find creative comfort food that hits all the right spots. Located in Badaro, right next to Bouquet Delicieaux, this new spot welcomes people who love potatoes in all their forms – baked, fried, in a bowl, or as a poffle.