The ABC Mall, the largest mall in Beirut, is a place where you can shop for almost anything. With a variety of stores, restaurants, cafes and movie theaters, this mall is quite popular. There is free parking at this mall too. Some of the shops are Vanilian (furniture and house supplies), Maria Pino (shoes), Aishti (branded sunglasses), Accessorize and the Apple Shop.
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The ABC Mall, the largest mall in Beirut, is a place where you can shop for almost anything. With a variety of stores, restaurants, cafes and movie theaters, this mall is quite popular. There is free parking at this mall too. Some of the shops are Vanilian (furniture and house supplies), Maria Pino (shoes), Aishti (branded sunglasses), Accessorize and the Apple Shop.
Verdun in West Beirut has expensive boutiques selling branded fashion. You can find top names like Zara, Armani, DKNY, etc. Trendy cafes add to the experience in the number one shopping neighborhood of Beirut.
One of the most sought after shopping destinations of the capital, Mar Elias Street with its over 250 commercial establishments offers a wide variety of choices ranging from women’s clothes and fashionable shoes, kids wear to leather items, silver jewels and gifts.
High-end designer stuff from Lois Vuitton to Prada and everything in between is what you can find in this posh shopping district. The pedestrianised, cobbled streets are full of cafes awash with Gucci, Boss, Karen Millen, Versace, and the likes.
City Mall is a popular shopping area due to the diverse range of products sold in the 100 stores located there, a Geant hypermarket, 9 movie theatres and 15 cafes and restaurants. The play area for kids is an added attraction. Dora Highway Roudabout Nahr el Mot, Greater Beirut Tel: 00961 1 905555
Dunes Center in Verdun Street is one of Beirut’s largest malls. Here you can find the latest shopping brands. There are many cafes in the mall and also a cinema hall and entertainment arcade including a bowling alley and billiard room. Verdun Street Tel: 00961 1 785310
At Beirut Mall it is not just the shopping but the entire shopping experience that makes it so special. With four floors above and four floors below ground level, there is ample space in this mall for an entire family experience that goes beyond mere shopping. With a variety of retail stores offering women, men and children’s fashion, handbags and leather goods, lingerie, books, music and electronics, gadgets, watches, jewelry, optics or gifts, you are certainly spoilt for choice. Adventure World, the first indoor family park in Lebanon, is a place where kids can enjoy hours of fun, celebrate birthday parties, or try out the latest technology games in the entertainment industry. To satisfy your gastronomical cravings, the food court serves dishes from all corners of the globe. For the convenience of shoppers there are three levels of free underground parking at the mall. Old Saida Road, Tayouneh, Beirut
The Beirut Virgin Megastore is unique as it is trilingual in keeping with the needs of the local community. Each floor has items of a different category with the basement being reserved for cameras, computers, etc, and the first floor for books, magazines, maps and video films. The music department is on the second floor and you can find all the latest in Arabic music from Lebanese artists as well as those from other countries.
The L’artisan du Liban is a non-governmental initiative to promote the creative work of young men and women and to preserve Lebanese heritage and traditional methods of work. Quality, affordability, and innovative designs are its forte. These handicrafts are a popular buy among tourists as well as local people. Check out the fantastic table cloths, tableware and oriental furniture.
Hamra Street is one of the most pulsating and happening streets and was once known as the Champs Elysees of Beirut. It is filled with a number of modern outlets selling jewelry, shoes, handicrafts, books, etc. There are a number of cafes too where you can unwind after your shopping.
This Syrian Sunday Market is held every Sunday morning in East Beirut, adjacent to Beirut River. Here you can get a completely local and cheap shopping experience. Antiques, clothes, beads and baubles, etc. can be purchased at comfortably low prices. Be sure to test your bargaining skills here for being a tourist, you might be duped!
Burj Hammoud is the area of the city east of Beirut River and is populated by Armenians. There are many shops in Arax Street and Armenia Street which sell clothes at affordable rates.
A typical Middle Eastern market place, the Souk el Barghout will delight you with its array of shops selling traditional crafts, jewelry, perfumes and souvenirs. Bargaining is the norm so go ahead and you will surely get items to suit your budget. Along with shopping you can unwind at one of the many outdoor cafes and enjoy a Lebanese meal or simply sit back and soak in the atmosphere of the place while sipping a cup of mint tea.
L’Amateur-Hamra Address: Hamra Street, near Capuchin Church Tel: 961 1 342930 961 3 504444
