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4 days ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s ultra low-cost airline, has officially inaugurated its first flight from Beirut to Abu Dhabi! This marks a major milestone in the airline’s continued expansion across the Middle East. This is the only ultra low-cost carrier operating between Lebanon and the UAE. The launch reinforces Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s commitment to making smart travel accessible, affordable, and reliable for all.
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4 days ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |Labib Mansour
Who says you can’t spend a full day in Achrafieh? Whether you’re craving coffee, culture, or cheap bites, here’s an hourly breakdown for spending 12 hours in Achrafieh. 1. Start off your day with a coffee run at Café AmorThis charming café is perfect for early birds and creatives looking for a peaceful spot to enjoy some alone time, or get some work done. 2. Stop by ENN for a filling breakfastA healthy café that’s the ultimate breakfast and brunch spot in Achrafieh.
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5 days ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |Mia Arawi
Gemmayze’s beloved bistro Le Trottoir de Paloma is expanding its charm beyond the sidewalk—this time with sun and spritz in hand. Paloma is teasing a new restaurant and pool bar in the heart of Beirut!Le Soleil De Paloma promises to be the ultimate escape from the city (without leaving the city), where you can catch some vitamin D and enjoy cocktails by the pool. While their Instagram hasn’t revealed much yet, we’re expecting signature Paloma vibes.
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5 days ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |Tanya Maalouf
Pincette has landed in the vibrant streets of Achrafieh, bringing a fresh French twist to Beirut’s dining scene. This new lobster bar offers a chic, lobster-focused experience right in the heart of Beirut. Offering an elevated take on the East Coast lobster shacks of Canada, Pincette combines Parisian finesse with bold flavors. Obviously, the star items on their seafood-forward menu include lobster in every delicious form.
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5 days ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |Sarah Tarhini
Blog
We called up 15 beaches in Batroun and asked about their entrance fees for summer 2025! Here’s how much the entrance fees are going for.
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5 days ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |Bassel Obeid
If you’re in Beirut and you’re craving rich African food, here’s a gem you need to try. Serving up vibrant flavors from West Africa, Pamai Chop is all about hearty dishes and bold spices. This spot in Badaro specializes in African “tabekh”, making it a must-try for someone craving some home-stye cooking. Their menu is filled with traditional flavors, including famous West African stews. If you’ve ever seen African food mukbangs featuring fufu, then here’s a dish you need to try: Eba and Egusi.
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5 days ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib
The Ministry of Telecommunications is actively working to bring Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, to the local market—potentially making Lebanon one of the next countries to join the high-speed global network. According to sources inside the ministry, Starlink has officially shown interest in entering Lebanon. The company has already started the necessary legal and administrative steps for registration.
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6 days ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib
Crave
One thing we’ll never get tired of is turning our favorite desserts into ice cream. Al Daouk just gave their famous daoukiyeh a frozen twist, just in time for summer. Would you try their daoukiyeh ice cream? This spot serves some of the best daoukiyeh around, and now they’ve turned it into ice cream! The frozen treat starts with a soft, fresh pistachio paste shaped into a triangle, filled with creamy ashta ice cream.
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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.
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6 days ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou
Lebanon’s popular stand-up comedy show, Awkword, took the stage in Tripoli before protests broke out outside the venue, trapping the performers, organizers, and audience members inside. The show, known to tackle topics of Lebanese politics and sectarianism with sharp humor, faced a tense standoff as locals gathered outside the venue in protest. According to comedian Nour El Hajjar, a familiar face at Awkword comedy shows, the protests took place after one of their shows was cancelled in Saida.
