10 Things We Loved (and Miss) Doing in Dahye

Our beloved Dahye has been relentlessly bombed over the past few weeks, and most of its locals have been forcibly displaced from their homes. As times grow tougher, we’re reminded of the heart and soul of Dahye—the suburb that was always buzzing with life and laughter, a place that is home to countless gems and yummy eats. Today, we’re shining a light on some of the things we absolutely loved doing in Dahye.

1. Buying all our favorite books from Philosophia in Haret Hreik

Every bookworm knows this iconic bookshop in Haret Hreik. Whether you’re diving into classics or catching up on the latest BookTok trend, Philosophia has it all—and at the best prices!

2. Seeing people queuing for croissant shawarma at Croissant Al Doha in Laylaki

The famous sandwich shop that went viral for reverse colonizing the French with their croissant creations. Hate on their croissant shawarma all you want, Croissant Al Doha will always be a Dahye staple loved by many.

3. Getting stuck 3al 7ajez positioned in the narrowest spot in Dahye

Getting stuck for hours 3al 7ajez doesn’t sound too bad right now. We miss seeing Dahye buzzing with life, but hopefully, we’ll get to experience that again soon.

4. And getting stuck in the Christmas 3aj2a (we still don’t understand why it’s so crowded)

The amount of traffic in Dahye during Christmastime will have you wondering WTF is happening. Burj El Brajneh is arguably the most crowded area in Lebanon during the holidays.

5. Chowing down on the BEST shrimp sandwich from Cloudy Bites in Maamoura

Before this amazing sandwich spot opened in Badaro, they were serving up their cloudy bites in Maamoura. They closed their Maamoura branch for the time being, so you can try them out in Badaro for now.

6. Going to Al Jawad or Al Agha like they sponsor you

Whether it’s for the tasty sandwiches or enjoying crowds of people who can’t wait to gobble up their order, visiting these iconic spots is an EXPERIENCE.

7. Spending the day with your friends at Game Lab in Bir El-Abed

This one’s for the gamers and foodies who love combining these two activities. Game Lab has always been a fun hangout spot for friend groups looking to play a few FIFA matches and chow down on juicy burgers while they’re at it.

8. Getting your street food fix from Mr. TRUCK in Haret Hreik & Burj El Brajneh

On those days when you’re craving something messy and full of flavor, Mr. TRUCK is the go-to street food spot for when you want to treat yourself. Animal fries, saucy burgers, and extra cheesy pasta…they have something for every craving.

9. Waiting FOREVER to get your hands on the famous daoukiyeh from Al Daouk Sweets in Haret Hreik

We couldn’t make a list like this without mentioning Al Daouk! They named the iconic daoukiyeh we all know and love after its creators, and trust us—it’s the best Daoukiyeh you’ll ever taste in your life.

10. Washing down a crepe with freshly squeezed juice from Hanine’s Juice in Burj El Brajneh

From freshly squeezed juice to mouthwatering crepes, Hanine’s Juice is the place to be. Though we absolutely love their juice and fruit-filled cocktails, they’re famous for their crepes! Topped with all the good stuff, like Oreos, Lotus crumble, and a (generous) drizzle of chocolate.

Familiar with these spots we loved in Dahye? Let’s remind you of the things we miss about South Lebanon.