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A street in Lebanon is one of the most expensive streets in the world

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A street in Lebanon is one of the most expensive streets in the world Date: Monday, November 28, 2016 By: World News Source: Beirut.com The 2016 - 2017 survey of the world's most expensive retail rental locations by property consultants Cushman & Wakefield ranked Hamra as the 2nd most expensive streetin the Arab region and 44 th  most expensive worldwide. Last year, Hamra was ranked as the 48 th most expensive rental location and now renting in Hamra costs on average 93$/sq FT. Prime street in Qatar follows Lebanon in the ranking as the 45 th  where it costs on average 92$/sq FT per year. City Centre in Jordan is ranked as the 50 th  where it cost on average 65$/sq FT per year. Naturally, the first in the world was named to be Upper 5th Avenue (49th - 60th Sts) in New York - USA where it costs on average 3000$/sq FT per year followed by Hon Kong and Pari

Palmyra hotel baalbek, lebanon hotels

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Remnants of a great past: Lebanese hotel that has remained open since 1874 stands emptied as nearby civil war rages Date: Wednesday, January 06, 2016 By: GIANLUCA MEZZOFIORE Source: Daily Mail Hotel Palmyra in the Roman city of Baalbek hosted international figures like Ella Fitzgerald and Charles de Gaulle  It became top destination for tourists and academics looking to visit Roman ruins  Now stands emptied due to growing security concerns in the Bekaa valley, close to the Syrian border  'No one has a right to touch Hotel Palmyra, except for time' defiant owner says With its windows facing the ancient Roman temple ruins of Heliopolis, the Palmyra hotel in Lebanon's Baalbek attracted renowned international figures since it opened in 1874.  Jazz singers Ella Fitzge

Christmas Market at Le Bristol

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Starting the  1st of December  and until the  4th of December , Le Bristol Hotel will take you to a magical world! More than 50 exhibitors, manufacturers and designers will be at the rendez-vous in the sumptuous premises of the Bristol to offer you a wide collection of gifts, table set-up ideas, refined arts, gastronomy and much more! The Bristol Christmas Market is the Ultimate destination for all the visitors to choose their gifts for Christmas! Come with your kids and explore our Christmas fair in a dreamlike atmosphere! We have dedicated a whole area for your little ones to live the magic of the season while enjoying our daily special animation program (workshop, music, magic…) Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all! Verdun, Madame Curie Street Beirut, Lebanon