Best Shopping Tips in Beirut

Explore the best local shops in Beirut. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for everyone. Find unique finds at thrift shop Second Base, browse through books at Snoubar Bayrout Bookshop or shop local souvenirs at L'Artisan du Liban. Discover these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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For 30 years & counting

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Aura Gems

Quirky Hamra gem & crystal shop

"Aura Gems", a kooky shop in a Hamra backstreet in Beirut, sells hundreds of different gems and crystals in all colours of the rainbow...

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Lidija

Liegis

Apr 9, 2025

Barbeer

Beirut's gold and silver district

"Barbeer" in Beirut is the jewellery, silver and gold district---much more local than the city's modern souks. You definitely won't leave disappointed...

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Lidija

Liegis

Apr 4, 2025

Basta

Charming historic neighbourhood

"Basta" is a traditional working-class neighbourhood close to the centre of Beirut, full of unique architecture, and antique furniture shops...

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Shopping

Lidija

Liegis

Apr 4, 2025

Second Base

My go-to thrift shop in Beirut

"Second Base" is a thrift-concept store in Beirut invented by FabricAID. They sell vintage, hipster revealing, extroverted clothing items...

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Samira

Ezzo

Mar 24, 2025

Cheese & Olives from Fakhani

Grocery store

They have a full menu of food you can order from, be it a snack, a sandwich, or a dessert. And if you are really hungry, you can opt for their daily meal.

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Snacks

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Sundberg

Mar 21, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in Beirut

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Tala

Najat

You?

Samira

Rayan

Marie-Chantale

Viera

Lidija

Stephanie

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Tala

Najat

You?

Samira

Rayan

Marie-Chantale

Viera

Lidija

Stephanie

Ezzo for Antiques

For 30 years & counting

Samira

Ezzo

Aura Gems

Quirky Hamra gem & crystal shop

Lidija

Liegis

Barbeer

Beirut's gold and silver district

Lidija

Liegis

Basta

Charming historic neighbourhood

Lidija

Liegis

Second Base

My go-to thrift shop in Beirut

Samira

Ezzo

Cheese & Olives from Fakhani

Grocery store

Marie-Chantale

Sundberg

Heading to Shopping?

... for just €9.99

Going to Shopping?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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