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9 Original Date Ideas To Go On In Beirut

We know it can be difficult to come up with interesting/fun/original dates to go on with your partner, so we’re making your lives like 90% easier with a list of 9 original date ideas to go on in Beirut.


1. Tour the city on scooters for as little as $5

For $5/hour, you can visit your favorite Beirut gems or even act as a city guide for your date.

@beirut.com Feeling the rush of the wind and the beauty of Beirut #electricmotorbike #beirut #lebanon #speed #gemmayze #fyp ♬ ecoute cherie – <3


2. Or go old school by renting an actual bicycle

A more pocket-friendly option that might appeal to a more active audience, rent out some bicycles for 150,000LBP/hour and enjoy the ride!

@beirut.com Biking my way Downtown! 🚲🇱🇧 #beirut#lebanon#cyclo#fyp ♬ Massive – Drake


3. Shred your heart out at Snoubar Skatepark

Do you know how to skate? No problem. The amazing crowd at Snoubar Skatepark is enough to keep smiles big and spirits high (no matter how many times you fall over).

@beirut.com Riding the concrete waves of Beirut’s first-ever public skatepark, Snoubar! 🛹🤘 With plenty of ramps and obstacles, it’s the ultimate destination for any adrenaline junkie. #SnoubarSkatepark #Skateboarding #ExtremeSports #outdoorfun ♬ Cool Kids (our sped up version) – Echosmith


4. Try something new at Mano Burger

This beloved Bourj Hammoud gem makes some of the best burgers in town. Try something new off their menu or ask the chefs to make you something “3a zaw2on”.

@beirut.com Next time you go to eat a shawarma at Basterma Mano, try their burgers at Mano Burger instead! 🍔🥤 #beirut #lebanon#burger#food ♬ Everywhere (2017 Remaster) – Fleetwood Mac


5. Scour Souk El Ahad for the most random finds

You’ll definitely find the most unnecessary items, but that’s the fun of it. Never let them know your next move.

@beirut.com Moral of the story is, you can find anything you can think of at Souk El Ahad! #fleamarket#beirut#thrift#lebanon#fyp#foryou ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey


6. Go on a graffiti scavenger hunt and locate the weirdest/funniest/most interesting street art in the city

Please don’t just go around looking for phallic graffiti…but if you do, show us the pics.

@beirut.com Walking in Hamra is better than going to an art gallery. #beirut#lebanon#graffiti#hamra#art @Art for Change ♬ Ahwak – Abdel Halim Hafez


7. Visit the colorful houses of Karantina (and snap a few cool shots)

Can you find more colorful houses than we did?

@beirut.com The renovated Blue House facing Beirut port is not only a stunning cultural landmark but also a hub for creativity and inspiration. Explore the diverse collection of art on display and discover the fascinating work of the Honor Frost Foundation on the Anfeh marine archaeology. #bluehouse#renovated#Beirut#lebanon #artgallery#culture#creativity #inspiration#HonorFrostFoundation #Anfeh#marinearchaeology#history ♬ Koop Island Blues – Koop


8. Style each other with the coolest items from Depot Vente

A creative and fun way to go all out and curate a whole new wardrobe for your date. Maybe opt for some statement pieces and accessories to keep things interesting.

@beirut.com Depot Vente Beirut, located in Mar Mkhael, is the ultimate thrifting destination🪡🛍️🪞 #thrifting #secondhand #secondhandfashion #y2k #thriftshop #beirut #lebanon #depotvente #shopping #fayrouz ♬ Ya Ana Ya Ana – Fairouz


9. Taste test a bunch of random snacks you’ve never heard of from a local dekkene

Have you ever tried any of these Philippino snacks?

@beirut.com Exploring the flavors of the Philippines, all the way from Lebanon. Can’t wait to try the milk chips next time! 🌍🇵🇭🇱🇧 #philippines #lebanon #beirut #fyp #snacks #chips ♬ She Share Story (for Vlog) – 山口夕依



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