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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.
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1 week ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou
Are you into rock music? Then you should know about Blend, one of Lebanon’s pioneering English-language rock bands in the late 90s-early 2000s. Formed by Souaid (vocals), Jad Aouad (drums), Haytham Chalhoub (bass), and Miran Gurunian (guitar), the band emerged from Beirut’s post-war youth culture and carved out a unique identity in a city still grappling with instability.
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2 weeks ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou
Does your idea of a perfect day include wagging tails, mountain views, and a good cause? You don’t want to miss this dog-friendly spring hike happening this month. The Happy Life of June & Co. and Mount Lebanon Dog Shelter are collaborating to offer a day of fun and puppy love — all for a cause that truly matters. Set in the peaceful trails of Marchaaya, the event invites dog owners, families, and nature lovers to enjoy a light spring hike with four-legged friends.
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1 month ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou
Disney has officially announced plans for its first theme park in the Middle East! Set to open on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, this marks Disney’s seventh global park and its first venture into the region. Disney Imagineers will creatively design the park in partnership with the Abu Dhabi-based firm Miral, which will oversee construction and operations, ensuring a blend of Disney magic with local cultural elements.
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1 month ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou
Looking for a Build-A-Bear experience in Beirut? There’s a spot in the city where you can make your own teddy bear!Located in Hamra, Dream Factory is a playful space packed with fun activities—and yes, one of the highlights is building your own teddy bear, from stuffing to styling. Beyond teddy-making, Dream Factory doubles as a cozy café serving up delicious teddy-shaped pastries and desserts. This spot serves up the most colorful lattes, with the yummiest bites to match.
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1 month ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou
Dubai chocolate ice cream, halawet el jibn ice cream, bouza 3a kousa…but this new creation knocks it out of the park. Beyrout Restaurant is making shawarma ice cream, and we don’t know how to feel. This Lebanese snack is located in Aicha Bakker, a stone’s throw away from Al Daouk Sweets. Shawarma is a must-try on their menu, and it’s known for being super affordable—beef shawarma is 150,000LBP, and chicken goes for 100,000LBP.
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1 month ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou
Not long ago, Al Abdullah launched a campaign with the slogan: “Al Abdalla ✅ Al 7ayalla ❌”. A month later, a new chicken joint opened under the name “Al 7ayalla”, sparking a huge buzz on social media. Located in Khalde (where Ahmad Al Abdalla’s old branch once was, by the way), the new joint is packed with people curious to try it out. People were speculating that it’s actually their competitor Ahmad Al Abdalla who took advantage of the campaign and opened their own joint under the name Al 7ayalla.
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2 months ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou
Are you a real sushi lover if you haven’t tried every type of sushi out there? Sushi Ya is turning classic Lebanese bites into sushi rolls, and we’re honestly intrigued. The sushi rolls are made of chenklish, jebne balade, makdous, and labneh coated in zaatar. Perhaps if you’re craving sushi for breakfast, then Lebanese sushi might be the way to go. And Carla, the brilliant chef behind Sushi Ya, swaps out soya sauce for olive oil, making it the perfect sushi-fied Lebanese breakfast.
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2 months ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou
Ever heard of the game Split Fiction? The viral action-adventure game was developed by Hazelight Studios, a video game development company run by Swedish-Lebanese film director and video game designer Josef Fares. People have been loving this game since its release earlier this month! One particular clip is making rounds on social media because, of course, Fares couldn’t resist adding a Lebanese touch.
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2 months ago | 
beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou
The Lebanese passport has made a notable jump in global rankings, securing the 89th spot in the Henley 2025 Passport Index, which assesses passport strength based on visa-free and visa-on-arrival access worldwide. This marks a significant improvement from last year’s 95th position and Lebanon’s highest ranking in 15 years. The last time it ranked this well was in 2013-2014, when it placed 88th, according to Naqd Media.
