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District of Beirut, Lebanon
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Ashrafieh is in Beirut, it is one of Beirut's oldest and most charming districts and is considered an important tourist outlet in Beirut where a great number of restaurants, coffee shops and nightclubs are located. This, in addition to its important commercial venue, its luxurious apartment buildings combined with renovated traditional houses, makes of Ashrafieh an ideal place for shopping and touring within the city.
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Ras El Nabaa, South Ashrafieh
About 1,300 artifacts are exhibited, ranging in date from prehistoric times to the medieval Mamluk period mainly dealing with Lebanon's Archeology and History. This museum was on the front line of the Lebanese civil war, and it suffered near complete destruction; it was occupied by militiamen and sustained bullet holes. Although much was lost, many of its most valuable items were saved by its Director of Antiquities at the time, Emir Maurice Chehab and his wife. Smaller objects were hidden in the basement, and larger objects and the mural were encased in concrete. One of the key galleries was rededicated to him as the Maurice Chehab Hall.
متحف سرسق
The building is a perfect example of the typical 18th-century Lebanese palace. Lebanese and International art is permanently displayed in the intricately preserved interior. It was hammered by the August 2020 explosion, but hopefully it will be restored fully soon.
Escalier de Saint Nicolas
The Middle East's longest staircase, located between Rue Sursock and Rue Gouraud in Achrafieh. Twice a year, open-air exhibitions are held on its 125 steps showcasing local as well as international work. Contact any Virgin Megastores branch for info about exhibition dates.
An exhibition on the Lebanese civil war.
Where 7 streets converge, lined with cafes in a very cosmopolitan way. A car bomb went off here in 2012, but it is a people place nonetheless.
Considered one of the most significant private mineral museums in the world.
Contemporary art.
Antiquities, 19th century paintings
by Bernard Renno
6 theaters
Sodeco, Sodeco Square. Tickets: LL 6,000-9,000
3 theaters
Tickets: LL 5,500-7,500
7 theaters
ABC department stores Ashrafieh, Sasine, Beirut, Tickets: LL 6,000-9,000
This friendly and family run salon offers treatments for both men and women including manicures, pedicures, massages, body scrubs, reflexology, LPG and facials (the hydra intensive facial is LL75,000). Bikini, and other body waxing for women only are also available. The signature B Lounge manicure is very good and long-lasting – well worth the 12,000LL cost.
Provides manicures, pedicures and facial treatments such as peeling, Vitamin C, a mesolift which rejuvenates the skin and smoothes superficial wrinkles, cleaning, whitening, and treatments for the whole body. Massages are also available (approx US$30).
Shiatsu
This therapy is akin to acupuncture without using needles. A session costs US$50/hour. An expert in kinesiology (muscular imbalance) Chaiban also offers Ampuku (abdominal massage) and Reiki.
Lebanese standards and traditional dishes found only in the kitchens of Lebanese housewives. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served to a diverse clientele of locals and foreigners. Try the Tomato and Onion Man2ouche with cheese for a spicy breakfast, and don't miss the chance to taste Em Nazih's famous Kabseh (spiced rice with meat and a tomato salsa), one of the dozens of daily dishes rotated every few weeks. Great for wi-fi and coffee in the morning and drink and dancing (Arabic) in the evenings. It gets pretty wild on Friday nights when Em Nazih hosts Lebanese bands and DJs.
The best of the Beirut burger joints. Simple, but well done.
Japanese
Upscale contemporary Japanese cuisine. Good options include; Salads with raw fish (and some without), five different plates that serve chicken, Black Angus teppanyaki or lobster drowning in creamy sauce. Ichijiku Tori Teriyaki (Fig Birds!) or the rather eccentric selection of makis - over 100 options.
French
Serving lunch & dinner during the week and brunch on the weekend, diners can also choose from an extensive wine list and a fully stocked bar, offering a range of house cocktails and freshly brewed coffee available throughout the day.
French
Japanese
Irish
A good budget and value-for-money option, the hostel is a part of an Arabic language school and is involved in a series of artistic and educational activities. Dorm beds 18, 16, US$12 (daily rate), single US$41, double US$45. Internet, breakfast and drinking mineral water are included in the price.
4 stars
L'Atrium piano bar and La Palmeraie restaurant also available.
Stay in pleasant surroundings with a short stroll from and close to all city services, in the vicinity of shops, restaurants, museums and entertainment needs. ParkTower Suites has excellent facilities, comfortable guest suites and public areas. All suites are nicely equipped to create full comfort and relaxing atmosphere. Modern, clean and spacious all-suite-hotel in the heart of Ashrafieh. Close to Monot Street.
In Gammayze.
Shopping hours: 10:00-22:00; cinemas, restaurants, parking: 10:00-02:00. Enjoy a full day of shopping with over 200 shops, 20 restaurants, 7 movie theaters.
Created for the love of all things urban, The Union is an independent freethinking store for guys and gals. They carry over 10 international street wear brands exclusive to The Union, and you’ll also find awesome collections from home-grown talent.
Ashrafieh lies directly to the east of Downtown Beirut. Best option is walking if visiting the closer areas such as Monot Street or Gemmayze.
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