Top 8 Tips To Enjoy Beirut Like A Local

Being a tourist in Beirut is fun, but what's better is spending your day there just like any local does! Enjoy Beirut like you never did before!

Have a Lebanese breakfast

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Nothing is better than starting your day with a Lebanese breakfast. A man’oushe with a vegetable plate is the best option!

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Another good idea might be going to a foul restaurant and eating foul along with hummus and fresh Lebanese bread. If you have a sweet tooth, you might want to eat Knefeh.

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Go to Souk El Akel

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Souk El Akel is the number one destination for foodies! It is a culinary festival where you can taste the best foods that Lebanon can offer. Lebanese food and sweets as well as international delicacies are on the menu.

Also, the chefs can get very creative there: have you ever tasted the sushi burrito?

Walk on the corniche

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The corniche is an interesting place to walk or to jog. Talk a stroll there and enjoy the beautiful view of the Pigeons’ Rock and the Mediterranean Sea. In the evening, the corniche is more crowded and more fun.

Party hard on Saturday nights

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Beirut is another word for nightlife. The capital of Lebanon has something for everyone: vibrant nightclubs for party animals, cool pubs for those who want to chill, and places for wine enthusiasts.

Everyone in Lebanon has a plan on Saturday nights, take that as an opportunity to get out and see how Beirutis rock Saturday evenings. Also, do not forget to eat a Knefeh after a night out!

Stroll around old neighborhoods

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Old neighborhoods in Beirut can hide a lot of gems that you need to see. Plus, you can appreciate the beauty of authentic Lebanese houses and architecture.

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Also, you can find some of the most creative graffiti in the neighborhoods of Beirut. From vinyl stores to small bookshops, you never know what you might run into in the narrow alleys of the Lebanese capital.

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Drink coffee on the sidewalk

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Beirut is full of sidewalk cafes! Order a Lebanese coffee and enjoy! Not only the taste is great, but also watching passersby is a fun experience, too. Observing Beirutis is the best way to get to know the culture of Beirut.

Also, it's a source of inspiration. The most renowned songwriters and playwrights spend their days in these cafes to get inspired by the people!

Have a shawarma sandwich for lunch

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