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Although Hamra has all kinds of shops that are sufficient to meet all needs, several widely popular shops especially supermarkets, shopping malls, and department stores are not located in Hamra. We have listed below the places that we believe are the most popular outside the Hamra region.
Cafes
Spread throughout Beirut, sidewalk, outdoor, and indoor cafés are the destination for many locals, tourists, and foreigners. The most popular cafés are located on Raouche, facing the Pigeon Rock, in Downtown and in Verdun. Also, Ashrafieh hosts a good number of sidewalk cafes surrounding Sassine Square. Below is a list of the must-visit cafés in each
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Pigeon Rock
Bay Rock Cafe
Petit Cafe
Downtown
Petit Cafe
Grand Cafe
Al-Saâ??aa
Cinnzeo
Place de Lâ??Etoile
Mi-Chaud
Virgin Cafe
Verdun
Starbucks Coffee, Verdun 732
Amoré Cafe, Verdun 73
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Department Stores and Appliances
TSC, Jnah
Homeline, Jnah
Abed Tahhan and Sons, Jnah
Khoury Home, Jnah
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Downtown Beirut
Walking in the Beirut Central District (BCD) is always a pleasure as the beautifully revitalized and renovated buildings from the war appear to be the city's most beautiful constructions. Also a site of high attraction, the downtown area is always crowded by people and foreigners are often seen enjoying their Narjileh in the side-walk cafes. Downtown Beirut is a great place to dine, shop, party, or simply walk.
By the Place de L'Etoile stands the Lebanese parliament with its fine architecture and several office buildings, banks, restaurants, and boutiques surrounding it. Few streets away stands the magnificent Grand Serail, also brought back to life after the war, and nearby lay the breath-taking Roman Baths and the picturesque gardens where young couples usually meet and compliment the beauty of the city. Also in BCD is the historical Martyrâ??s square that has witnessed numerous events throughout history and most recently was called â??Freedom Squareâ? in 2005 after the assassination of former PM Rafiq Hariri. In the square stands the popular Martyrâ??s Statue and Virgin Megastore which is worth a visit of its own.
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Fun Theme Parks
A great place for family entertainment, fun theme parks have emerged over the years and attract a lot of visitors annually. In 2004, the biggest Fun Theme Park in Lebanon, Habtoorland, was opened in Jamhour, near Damascus Road. Situated on a beautiful mountainside overlooking the pine forests of Jamhour, the park is a great place to spend a whole day for adults who seek adventure and thrilling rides, or families who want to entertain their children and enjoy the natural sceneries of the mountains.
Below is a list of the most visited Fun theme parks:
Habtoorland, Jamhour
Dreamland, Zouk Mosbeh
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Movies/Theaters
There are several theaters and cinemas in Beirut and Greater Beirut Area. Remaining theaters include Al-Madina Theater, Hamra Street and Theatre Monnot, Ashrafieh.
Below is a list of movie theaters:
Concorde Square, Verdun
Dunes Center, Verdun
Sodeco Square, Ashrafieh
ABC Shopping Center, Ashrafieh
Galaxy Center, Zouk
Abraj Center, Furn El-Chebak
Centre Sofil, Ashrafieh
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National Museum
The Lebanese national museum was reopened after the war and contains a large collection of recollected treasures (around 10,000 objects and as many coins) that reflect the history of Lebanon and the people that have lived in this area since long ago. The museum opens for the public daily from 10 am to 5 pm except on Mondays. The entrance fee is 5,000 LL for adults and 1,000 LL for students. Free tours are offered in English, Arabic and French between 10:30-12:00, and between 2:00-3:30, duration 45 minutes. The National Museum is located on Mathaf Main road, phone number: 01-388810.
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Shopping Malls
ABC Ashrafieh
City Mall, Dawra
Verdun 730 & 732
Dunes Center, Verdun
Assaf Center, Verdun
Verdun Plaza I & II
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Supermarkets
TSC, Verdun (Concorde Square)
Goodies, Verdun
Spinneys, Jnah
Geant Casino, City Mall, Dawra
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Sursock Museum
Built by the Sursock family at the end of the nineteenth century, the villa was donat ed to the Lebanese government after the death of Nicholas Sursock in 1961. The museum hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year that are usually well advertised in the press. Opening hours: every day 10 am - 1 pm, 4 pm - 7 pm. The Sursock Museum is located on Sursock Street, Achrafieh, phone number:
01-334133
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- Water Theme Parks
Also suitable for families with children, aqua parks become very crowded during the hot months in the summer (July and August). Offering numerous slides, pools, and a variety of games and activities, these parks are just perfect to chill out and tan during a hot summer day. Below is a list of the most popular aqua parks:
Waves Aqua park, Mar Roukos, Metn
Splash Mountain, Mansourieh
Riolento Water Park, Nahr el-Kalb
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