Beirut - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
They do have some cool artwork like mosiacs and what not. They also have a lot of cedar artwork. People have gotten furniture made here as well. There is a pretty good tailor here, but he is like right next to the no-go zone, so you may need to find someone else. - Aug 2024
Prices here are generally moderately to much higher compared to in the U.S., so it is not very appealing as a shopping post. - May 2019
No, there's is nothing locally made that you will want to buy. - Jul 2016
Not as many as you might think. The artisan and craft industry has been overtaken by the tourism and banking sectors, so unique traditional items are hard to find. Some of the local wines and food products are amazing, and a Syrian furniture dealer occasionally visits the compound. If you see something you like, buy it because you many never have another chance. - Nov 2014
Syrian furniture is very nice and unique. It comes in all shapes and sizes from small jewelry boxes to large chests and benches, tables and chairs. - Apr 2014
Nothing is really made in Lebanon anymore. - Sep 2010
Don't bother buying anything here. It's a modern consumer culture, and few local handicrafts are still in production. Save your money and visit Damascus, instead. - Jul 2010
Rugs, furniture. - Jun 2009
Carpets. - Jun 2008
Plane tickets out to the neighboring countries of Jordan, Syria, and Egypt. - Mar 2008
