In the newly refurbished club Zinc, Christian Ghammachi, a lawyer by profession, exhibits a collection of his photographs. The exhibition, entitled ‘Coming Back Home’, introduces Ghammachi back to the Lebanese crowd, as he prepares to launch his first photography book called “19 Years Later…” planned in November 2010.
The exhibition reveals a selected few of Ghammachi’s [...]
A new ETRO store in Beirut just opened in the Solidere area, the thousands years old promenade in the heart of Lebanon’s capital. This area, Unesco heritage site, is traditionally a centre of business, culture and leisure, its post-war reconstruction constitutes one of the most ambitious contemporary urban developments. In a space developed over 125 [...]
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Lebanon is still considered the number one tourism destination for several nationalities and expatriates despite all the situations the country has gone through from war, internal conflict and political turmoil…
Many ask why?? Vietnam took more than 45 years to revive its tourism industry after the war, Europe after World War II had its share of [...]
An exhibition of over a dozen new large-scale canvases by leading Arab artist Samia Halaby. Coinciding with the release of a Ayyam Publication’s new monograph on Halaby, this solo show will pay tribute to one of the Arab world’s most innovative abstract painters. Spanning more than 50 years of her illustrious career, this forthcoming book [...]
Continue reading …“A city in the heart of the city”. With this assertive statement, Saifi Modern S.A.L launched District//S, a development that represents the culmination of Beirut’s city center’s reconstruction and one of the capital’s most ambitious projects.
Described as “an architectural exercise in restraint”, District//S aims to transform one of Beirut’s most sought-after locations into a cultured [...]
Growing up, my clubbing days were spent in the legendary street of Monot. Today, my then-favorite places have all been demolished or abandoned. Political unrest and drug-related incidents led to the street’s nightlife’s eventual demise in 2005.
The waning of Monot though paved the way for the waxing of Gemmayzeh’s nocturnal agenda. Some 200 pubs, clubs [...]
After 15 successful years in the Food & Beverage industry, Ant Ventures Holding (company behind Casper & Gambini’s, Eatalian, Silver by C&G, From The Tee and Falafel Nadia), entered the hotel world with its first “Trendy Hotel” opening in Hamra, in the heart the capital city Beirut. 35 rooms is the perfect mix of comfort [...]
Continue reading …Beirut Souk festivities has started. It might be the last weekend of the summer, but Lebanon knows no time limits for celebrations. The end of summer witnesses the revival of Lebanon as a fashion capital of the Middle East…
Rejoicing its official inauguration of the Beirut Souks, celebrations kicked off with a fashion blast by renowned [...]
‘Sama Beirut’ project, in the heart of Lebanon’s capital, constitutes a milestone in 21st Century development, with a skyscraper that will grace the skies of Beirut.
Launched under the patronage of His Excellency, Lebanese Minister of Interior, Ziad Baroud, yesterday, the project, rising to 50 stories, will be a landmark in Lebanon, a fully Lebanese investment, [...]
The summer is almost over, but the nightlife action in Lebanon is not. Rain or shine, party is on top of all our schedules. Although Gemmayze has been through some problems from its residence, the colorful strip has not given up. People still hoard the close knit clubs and bars, enjoying cool original drinks created [...]
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