Money

The local currency is Lebanese pounds (LL), known locally as the Lira.
American Dollars are also accepted as a second currency, as well as
most credits cards. ATM machines can be found across the country. One American Dollar is equivalent to1500 Lebanese Pounds.

Major Shopping Areas

Arax Street: Located 1km away from the capital Beirut, Bourj Hamoud is known as a one of the most important shopping centers in Lebanon. It is a center of crafts and hand made industry such as jewellery, leather made industry garments.

Ashrafieh Markets: Ashrafieh is considered an important tourist outlet in Beirut where a great number of restaurants, coffee shops and nightclubs are located, in addition to all kinds of shopping malls and outlets.

Downtown Beirut: The famous market at the Martyr's Place known as Souk el Barghout is where hundreds of tourists pass by and enjoy a delightful meal or a cup of coffee at the enjoyable outdoor cafes available. Whether you are shopping for traditional crafts, jewellery, perfumes, souvenirs such as a narghile or water pipe or just everyday needs, the Souk el Barghout should be your first stop.

Kaslik Markets: One of Lebanon's most prestigous streets. The hubnub of Lebanon's young and old fun lovers. Best fashion shops, restaurants and nightclubs. Special pages on businesses.

Zouk Old Souk: A pedestrian area surrounded by arcaded shops. Among Zouk's most famous artisanal products are its textiles woven on traditional looms, as well as its marzipan sweets made of almond and sugar dough.

Zalka Street: Zalka shopping district offers a wide choice of Lebanese and International brands in a never-ending avenue of boutiques and shops, not to mention its various cafes and restaurants.

Verdun: Verdun in West Beirut is the number one shopping neighbourhood full of boutiques, independent labels and trendy cafe. For European and American brands, Verdun is the place to be.