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Najib
Oct 16, 2025 04:59
It’s been a few weeks now since Le Gray Beirut announced it would be reopening its doors, and it looks like it's happening very soon—in early November. Lebanese TV host and producer Ricardo Karam posted earlier today that he was happy to see Le Gray coming back to life, possibly hinting at a soft opening ahead of the official launch. Nevertheless, this is great news, and I’m thrilled to see this beautiful establishment open again.…
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Najib
Oct 16, 2025 04:41
Le Grand Théâtre de Beirut, or Beirut’s Grand Theater, is one of the last remaining relics of pre-war Beirut. The landmark building was originally designed by Youssef Aftimos and built by Jacques Tabet in the 1920s, officially opening in 1929. The 630-seat theater includes an orchestra, two balconies, a stage equipped with specialized mechanisms, a small steel dome that moves on rails, and a decorative stained-glass ceiling in the lobby. Widely considered a cultural icon,…
Automotive
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Advertising
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Beirut
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Architecture
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Beirut
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Architecture
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Beirut
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Baladi
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