Must-see shopping in Lebanon

  • Mémoire du Temps

    Byblos

    This family were pioneers in extracting the fish fossils that have garnered worldwide attention; dropping in here for a gaze is a Byblos must-do. They are…

  • Orient 499

    Beirut

    Entranced by Middle Eastern design, Frank Luca and Aida Kawas decided to establish this atelier and boutique, where they design and make some objects …

  • Beirut Souks

    Beirut

    The historic Beirut markets were destroyed during the Civil War; their place has now been taken by this swish complex that includes shops, eateries and a…

  • Starch Foundation

    Beirut

    Diverse collections by the latest class of designers, produced under the auspices of Lebanese fashion star Rabih Kayrouz, are on sale in the Starch…

  • Aïshti

    Beirut

    Lebanon’s premier luxury department store, Aïshti is a draw for fashionistas across the Middle East. Come to browse international designers as well as…

  • L'Artisan du Liban

    Beirut

    Head down the marble passageway between Pasteur and Gouraud to find this shop, which sells ceramics, silverware, traditional clothing, soap, embroidery,…

  • Librairie Internationale

    Beirut

    This venerable bookstore near the American Hospital holds a wide range of English-language titles among quality French and Arabic books.

  • L’Atelier du Miel

    Beirut

    With produce and plants that befit a lush Mediterranean paradise, Lebanon has some pretty happy bees, and this beautiful shop is where to go to taste the…

  • ABC Mall

    Beirut

    This sizeable complex sits up the hill from central Ashrafieh and has a wide range of Lebanese and international shops as well as a department store and…

  • City Mall

    Beirut

    Lebanon's largest shopping mall has some 150 shops, a big cinema complex and a range of family-friendly eateries.

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