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Ditch the Usual: 6 Unbasic Date Ideas in Beirut
Dinner and a movie? Yawn. If you’re tired of the same old date routine, it’s time to switch things up. Whether you’re planning a first hangout or looking to impress your long-time partner, these 6 unbasic date ideas in Beirut are anything but boring.
1. Enjoy a Build-A-Bear experience at Dream Factory in Hamra
For a cute and quirky date, hit up the Dream Factory in Hamra. You’ll each build a stuffed teddy bear for the other—complete with outfits and accessories. It’s a fun way to get creative and leave with a fuzzy souvenir that actually means something.
📍Location
Hamra Main Street, facing Sandwich W Nos
⏰ Opening Hours
10:59 AM until 11:00 PM
📞 Contact
+961 70 836 445
2. Get creative with a Sip and Paint Night at CreativeNass in Badaro
Unleash your creativity at CreativeNass with a cozy sip-and-paint night. Glass of wine in hand, you’ll paint side by side with your date. It’s relaxed, a little messy, and surprisingly romantic.
📍Location
CreativeNass Atelier, Kiwan, Beirut
⏰ Opening Hours
Contact for availability
📞 Contact
+961 76 656 554
3. Check out the heart-shaped amethyst formations at MIM Museum
Wander through dazzling displays of rare crystals, minerals, and gemstones while learning about their origins. It’s a quiet, magical space—and the heart-shaped amethyst formations are the cherry on top.
📍Location
Université Saint-Joseph Campus de l’Innovation et du Sport, Damascus Street, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
⏰ Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM
📞 Contact
+961 1 421 672
4. Try thrift flipping for each other at any local thrift shop
Take your date on a stylish little adventure with a thrift flip. Head to one of Beirut’s many thrift shops and pick out a fun, affordable outfit for each other. It’s playful, low-pressure, and makes for great laughs (and Instagram stories).
Recommendations: Second Base, Depot-Vente Beirut, Bigoudis Vintage Store
5. Attend a cooking workshop at Kitchen Lab in Monot
From fresh pasta to Middle Eastern favorites, you’ll learn new recipes while having fun in the kitchen together. It’s interactive, delicious, and the perfect way to bond over good food—and a few cooking fails.
📍Location
Hugo Street, Monot
⏰ Opening Hours
Contact the place for booking
📞 Contact
+961 71 155 057
6. Book a pottery workshop at Vernice Creative Café in Kouraytem
Unwind and get your hands dirty at Vernice Creative Café with one of their pottery workshops. You and your date will shape your own ceramic pieces while sipping on coffee or tea. It’s a chill, artsy vibe that makes for a fun, low-key way to connect and create something meaningful together.
📍Location
Vernice Creative Café, Koraytem, Beirut, Lebanon
⏰ Opening Hours
Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM and Sunday 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
📞 Contact
+961 71 455 599
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High quality t-shirt that is available in either round neck loose fit made of 100% cotton with short sleeves, or fitted cropped with a round neck and short sleeves (95% cotton,5% elastane).
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