Things to Do

Al Bayt Al Hourafi - Zouk

A responsible tourism destination run by a group of local women. Spend the night in one of three houses powered by green technology, with mud chimneys, traditional Bedouin bedding made from goat hair, and ceilings made of juniper wood.

The International House World Organisation (IHWO) is an international network of language schools that offer adult courses in English and computers, train language teachers, and create language teaching and training materials. Offers language & computer courses for adults.

A multi-faceted and inspiring centre that seeks to challenge and empower youth. AltCity holds regular events and workshops, teaching media and entrepreneurial skills.

Located inside the beautiful Bel Azur Hotel, this diving school received a 5 star rating from the Professional Association of Divers International (PADI). Courses in diving are available for children and adults, as well as theory and practice courses to earn a PADI license for open water diving.

If the south seems alluring, but you're not too keen on spending a fortune on a beach club, Atlas Beach may be the ideal alternative. Atlas Beach is the friendly sandy beach club, with various underwater activities on offer. There's a VIP seating area and regular events to keep the guests entertained.

Provides an overview of the development of man in the Middle East from the Early Stone Age to the Islamic Period. Here you'll find an impressive display of rare, ancient artefacts, such as pottery, coins, blown glass, busts, flint tools, weapons, jewellery, musical instruments and sculptures

The assembly hall at AUB can host any public event seating up to 720 people. Ideally situated on the main campus, the hall is widely popular for memorials, conferences, theatre shows, concerts, and ceremonies noting that it is not possible to hire the assembly hall for dance performances.

A quiet and relaxing beach experience, an ideal location for families with small kids who fear large crowds and spaces.

Bay 183 in Byblos opened relatively recently, and boasts a long clean sandy beach and spacious grounds. This is a great place for families in the daytime, then the volume turns up later on and things take an Ibiza turn.

Beirut by Bike offers customers of all ages a wide selection of bicycles and cycling kits, available to rent and for purchase. We suggest biking along the Corniche, from Ain El Mreisseh to Raouché, a popular and scenic path for joggers and bikers alike. If cycling isn’t your thing, rent one of the segways.

Officially 'Hippodrome Du Parc De Beyrouth'. Holds horse racing events, annual garden shows with more than 160 exhibitiors from around the region.

A modern centre for shopping and restaurants. Underground parking available, entry and exit lanes are distributed along Allenby Str. Pedestrian access is available all around the Souks. Facilities are provided throughout the public areas of the Souks, such as telephone booths, ATM machines, information desks, information screens and public toilets.

Berlitz offers fifty-three linguistic programs, including Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Farsi, Turkish, Urdu, Japanese and Mandarin. Course prices vary, as do the program types.

Bike shop set up by enthusiasts with over 40 years of cycling experience. They’re out to tantalise the tastes of serious enthusiasts with their range of 2010 specialised bikes, and also have highly qualified technicians. Soon they will sell a model of the e-bike.

Aiming to connect nature and adventure enthusiasts throughout Lebanon, with snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, paragliding, caving, paintball, motorcycle rides, and camping excursions throughout the year.

Bonita Bay beach club is located below a cliff and is an amazing place to watch the sunset. The delicious seafood restaurant and cool beach bar are sleekly designed in white and cane without losing their chilled vibe. It’s a little more developed than its neighbours,but retains a tropical, rustic charm. The crowd it attracts is sporty and hip.

This cultural centre is a place for all the family, offering many activities and classes. Learn to speak Portuguese with set courses and lessons. Movie night is held every Wednesday, perfect for family and friends.

With diving equipment for rent and private diving instructors on staff, this is one of the best diving schools Lebanon. Located in Beirut’s stylish Mövenpick Hotel, the Calypso Diving Club offers scuba diving courses and one-time dives for both shore and boat dives. There’s wreck exploration, underwater scooters and videography.

Lebanon’s first campsite has sat since 1965 on an unspoilt rocky cove and is a chilled place to hang out, barbeque your own fish and swim in the sea. From tents to self-catering rooms, there’s a range of options for those on a shoestring budget. Shop and cook up your own dinner in the kitchen, use the barbeque or order delivery – there’s no restaurant.