 Never mind the souks -- Lebanon's capital offers traditional shopping with upscale, contemporary twists.
If you’re expecting to haggle for a bargain in Beirut’s souks, think again. “Beirut is the only city in the Middle East that doesn’t have a souk,” says tour guide Ronnie Chatah from BeBeirut. “In its place we built a shopping mall with a Ferrari dealership and valet parking.” While there are certainly plenty of big labels on show, Beirut has a thriving art and design scene that values individuality and craftsmanship. Coffee in copper Beiruti’s love their coffee and there are plenty of cool cafes serving skinny soya lattes. Read more... Published in CNNTravel.com. Copyright CNN. Photo: Glen Pearson.
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