Beirut
in Lebanon

This may just be one of the most underrated cities on the planet, so we almost hate to give you tips for fear it become overrun by tourists. The French and Arabic influences are interwoven here in a beautiful, cohesive way, and the people are some of the friendliest we've ever encountered. Don't hesitate; just go.

how long to go for

a week

when to go

March, April, May, September, October, November

holidays

Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Independence Day

how to get there

Fly into Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and take a taxi into town

how to get around

by bus, by car, on foot

nice to know

Greetings are important in Beirut, and a simple "As-salamu alaykum" (Peace be upon you) is a common one good to know.

local language

Arabic, French

currency

Lebanese Pound

in an emergency

call 112
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