Beirut
The capital of the Republic of Lebanon is unique among the world's most fascinating capitals. The city is dotted with ancient ruins in its central district, relics of a rich Phoenician history. Beirut boasts first class hotels, an exciting nightlife, exquisite cuisine and a beautiful beach. Whether you feel comfortable in Arabic, English or French, with its multilingual cosmopolitan culture you will always feel at home in Beirut.
Exploring Beirut
The great Al Omari Mosque, Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. George, historical sites at Tyre, Byblos and Baalbeck.Shopping
Designer fashion wear, Lebanese crafts and antiques, as well as gold and silver jewellery are amongst some of the best buys.Sports and Adventure
Winter skiing is available on the snow-capped mountains of the Cedars, Faqra and Farya.Currency
Lebanese Pound. US Dollar also equally used.Language
Arabic is the national language but French and English are widely spoken and understood.Climate
Mediterranean mild climate with rainy winters and long warm summers. Temperatures range from 26C in summer and 19C in winter.Flying Time
Flying time from Muscat : 4 HoursTime Difference
GMT +2 hours in winter and +3 hours in Summer.
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