The technology era is upon planet Earth, and this includes our beautiful little city of Beirut. We’ve found 13 Lebanese apps that are designed to make life a little easier for us and help us combat what seem to be never-ending struggles.
Please note that not all are available on the Google Play store! We have included links for those that are. Enjoy!
1. Beirut Electricity
Have you ever thought the electricity is dawle, and you turn on too many lights or plug in too many appliances then *poof* blackout? Yeah, me too. Beirut Electricity tells you exactly what the electricity is on, not just for today but for future dates too. No more walking up six flights of stairs, plan your lift ride in advance!
Click here to download from iTunes or to find out more.
2. Carpolo
Carpooling comes to Beirut! Many carpooling apps have tried to launch in Lebanon over the years, however the most recent and most successful so far is Carpolo. Endorsed by MTC Touch, and stemming from AUB, this sophisticated app pairs you with people going your way. A stat that they promote is that if everybody used Carpolo just once a week, traffic would be reduced by 20%. We’re definitely giving this a try once it’s launched within the next few months. There’s currently no Google Play version, but the Carpolo developers are working on it.
Click here to download from iTunes or to find out more.
3. Faker Abel Ma Tkeb
Recycle everything and help combat the garbage crisis, one bottle at a time. Directing you to your nearest recycling points, this app tells you where to recycle almost anything, from cardboard and plastic, to batteries and clothes.
Click here to download from iTunes or to find out more. Alternatively, click here for the Google Play store.
4. Go Sawa
Go Sawa brings you the latest offers in Lebanon with significant discounts and great offers. Before booking your weekend away in Jbeil, getting a manicure, or even going shopping, have a quick browse to see the best discounts near you.
Click here to download from iTunes or to find out more. Alternatively, click here for the Google Play store.
5. Makhsoom
Similar to the above, the Makhsoom app brings you amazing deals which will help you save a bunch. Go Sawa and Makhsoom present different offers, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for on one, check out the other!
Click here to download from iTunes or to find out more. Alternatively, click here for the Google Play store.
6. Rafiqi
This is for the adventure and activity lovers in Beirut. If your friends don’t want to go on that hike with you, try out that cycling event, or simply walk around and take photos of picturesque buildings in Gemmayze, upload your adventure and wait for people nearby to connect with and go with you!
Click here to download from iTunes or to find out more. Alternatively, click here for the kids version.
8. Lebanon Stickers
If Kim Kardashian can have her own emojis, so can we! There are plenty of Lebanese emoji applications, however this free one is probably our favourite. Although the selection is small, you can choose emojis from teta’s traditional coffee cup, to Baalback’s iconic pillars.
Click here to download from iTunes or find out more.
9. Speed Ticket
Well, unfortunately for us new fines means a new set of anxiety. This app allows you to track if you’ve racked up any pricey penalties so you can pay them instantly, without letting them stack up and destroying your pockets.
Click here to download from iTunes or to find out more. Alternatively, click here for the Google Play store.
10. Cabbis
We’re down for a Lebanese Uber. Connect with drivers nearby via your location, get fare estimates and track your ride with Cabbis.
Click here to download from iTunes or to find out more. Alternatively, click here for the Google Play store.
11. WhereLeb
You can discover businesses and shops all over the country with the WhereLeb application. You can also benefit from reviews by visitors and locals so you can map your outing knowing exactly what to expect.
Click here to download from iTunes or to find out more. Alternatively, click here for the Google Play store.
12. Blink My Car
This app is dedicated to every single person who loves their car, but has no time to park it for a couple of hours and have it washed. Simply use the built in GPS to order your car wash right to your location at your preferred time, and pay for it through the app. You can use this app while you’re at work or simply when you’re relaxing at home and can’t bothered to move.
Click here to download from iTunes or to find out more. Alternatively, click here for the Google Play store.
13. Beirut.com
Would this post really be complete without a little self promotion? We may bring you a ton of funny posts (if I do say so myself), some great food options and awesome events but there’s much more to Beirut.com. Our website lists almost every restaurant, gym, beauty salon, and basically everything in the country. We also have a kids section, in case you’re looking for some weekend activities for the family, and a movies page which lists all the movies currently showing, where, and what time for the next week.
Click here to download from iTunes or to find out more. Alternatively, click here for the Google Play store.
