Beirut Habibi

Explore Lebanon's captivating capital with Beirut Habibi by Assouline, a luxury travel coffee table book celebrating a city shaped by Phoenician, Roman, Ottoman and French influences. Set along the Mediterranean, Beirut blends its Arab and Levantine identity with lively cafés and boulevards, drawing artists, writers and thinkers from around the world. Since the end of the civil war in 1990, the city has continued to reinvent itself while preserving its cultural heritage. From the elegant Sursock palace and bustling souks to the Raouché rock formations, lemon-scented streets and creative Gemmayze neighborhood, the book reveals Beirut's many contrasts. Discover its flourishing galleries, restaurants and boutiques alongside the couture ateliers of Elie Saab, capturing the city's enduring elegance and creative energy. Written by Charif Majdalani, the book brings an informed perspective to its subject.

• Page Count: 304 pages
• Number of Illustrations: Over 150
• Language: English
• Released in August 2026