An upscale open-air shopping complex in the rebuilt Downtown district with more than 200 shops, over 25 restaurants and cafes and a 14-screen cinema.
Beirut Souks is a rebuilt shopping quarter in the Beirut Central District, on the site of the medieval and Ottoman markets, and it is the city's main open-air shopping complex. Sources describe more than 200 shops, over 25 restaurants and cafes, and a 14-screen cinema. Store addresses are given variously as Weygand Street, Saad Zaghloul Street and El Moutran Street, which are different entrances or edges of the same district.
The shops are mainly international and regional brands including fashion, watches and cosmetics such as Nike, KIKO, Burberry, Panerai and Breitling, with prices fixed and no bargaining. Opening hours differ by listing: a venue guide gives shops daily 10:00-19:00 and restaurants 10:00-22:00, while individual stores publish their own hours.
Visitors can combine shopping with a walk to Martyrs' Square, the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque and the Zaitunay Bay waterfront, all within about fifteen minutes on foot.
| Hours | Shops daily about 10:00-19:00 or later; restaurants about 10:00-22:00 (listings differ; verify) |
|---|---|
| Price | Fixed prices on international and Lebanese brands; a coffee about US$3-5 (estimate) |
| Address | Weygand Street and Saad Zaghloul Street area, Beirut Central District (Downtown), Beirut |
Location
Weygand Street and Saad Zaghloul Street area, Beirut Central District (Downtown), Beirut
33.8999, 35.5077 View on map
Highlights
- More than 200 shops and 25 restaurants and cafes
- 14-screen cinema
- Walk to Martyrs' Square and Zaitunay Bay
Tips for visiting
- Check each store's own hours; they differ from the complex hours.
- Prices are fixed; compare with the same brand outside Lebanon before buying.
- Take a passport for tax-free queries, though a tourist refund is not guaranteed.
- Visit in the morning for the quietest browsing.
When to visit
Weekday mornings are quietest; weekend evenings are busy.
Accessibility
Modern complex with step-free walkways and lifts in most buildings; confirm for individual shops.
Frequently asked questions
Is bargaining possible?
No. Brand stores have fixed prices.
What can visitors do besides shop?
Eat at the restaurants and cafes or see a film at the 14-screen cinema.
Where is it?
In the Beirut Central District, around Weygand and Saad Zaghloul streets.