People & Stories

We visited the Lebanon section of our local bookshop to see what people are reading. Here are our top picks. 

Celebrating the city’s vibrant food scene, Beirut Restaurants Festival is returning to the capital for its third edition from 28-30 September.

Under the title of “Dabke Fever,” the Jabalna Association is bringing back the National Dabke Festival to Maaser el Chouf on 2 September.

This week, Fadi Abi Ramia, chief concierge at the Phoenicia Hotel Beirut, gives his top tips on where to buy traditional and contemporary hand-made souvenirs.

Living Lebanon specializes in off-the-beaten-track experiences around the country, from organized group tours to customized trips.

Beirut-based British artist Tom Young’s paintings are deeply rooted in Lebanon’s heritage.

We asked Les Clefs d’Or member Chloe Chelela, assistant front office manager and head concierge at Le Gray, Beirut, for her tips on where to discover art in the city. 

Until 13 years ago, Suzanne El Douaihy had never set foot in a kitchen. Today, she is known for her kibbe.

Known for composing incredible music for the big screen, we sat down with Khaled Mouzanar to learn more about his recent projects and what motivates him.