Beirut Souks were set to open in 2000, but were postponed due to "licensing delays arising from political issues," said a source informed about the project. During that time, the only part under ...

The ensemble’s fusion promises to bring the audience in a state of ecstasy. On Sept. 28, the Beirut Souks will echo with the virtuoso trumpet of Cuban musician and composer Arturo Sandoval. A ...

A SIDE FROM its name, Beirut Souks could be anywhere. Gone is the labyrinth of alleys that rambled down to the port. Instead, soulless walkways lined with shops sporting global brands have buried ...

The fire at the Beirut Souks building located near the port marks the third blaze in seven days in the capital city still recovering from the Aug. 4 port explosion that killed more than 190 ...

Momo at the Souks (Beirut Souks; 961-199-9767) Momo’s Franco–North African spot was a hit in London and Paris before opening in downtown Beirut, where it quickly became a lair for serious ...

Beirut Souks, 7.30pm: The Lebanese civil war, which raged from 1975 to 1990, turned central Beirut into a ghost town. Rival factions fought over it; refugees squatted in it.

A woman walks in the Beirut Souks shopping region. Due to political tensions, many shopping areas are less vibrant due to the dwindling economic situation in Lebanon. (Natalie Naccache) ...

The Beirut Souks district is home to more than 200 shops and 25 restaurants as well as attractions such as Cinemacity, Planet Discovery - the first permanent children’s museum in Lebanon - and ...