Beirutis Only :P

[Saladin]

Originally Posted by Xena

jle2in la2en! :P
mfakrin allah khala2na w kassar el aleb!.... houwe yemken kassaro ta mayerja3 yeghlat zet el ghalta :P

eno seriously now, are you really asking me why i think beirutis arent the best? why would we be the best?

5alas Take it as a rule, if you are a Beiruti then you are the best, without asking why (not saying that i disagree with what you've said above).

[Dalzi]

Originally Posted by Saladin

Yea I know that, just wondering why.

2enno khabberna, shou hiyye 2amjedak?

[dodzi]

Beirut is overcrowded, polluted, ugly, unorganized, chaotic...

It has no green spaces, no affordable housing, no space for anything, too little historic monuments, no organized or efficient transport system...

I still love that city and always feel at home there, but the city is shitty!

PS: born, raised and vote in Beirut!

[FBM]

Read this all u haters!
It was once known as one of the most dangerous cities on earth, with the mere mention of its name conjuring up images of civil war, kidnap and destruction. But Beirut's revival as one of the world's most vibrant cities has been confirmed by the travel guidebook company Lonely Planet, who have named it one of the 10 most lively cities on the planet.

The guidebook publishers have placed the capital on a par with Shanghai, Lisbon and Mexico City on a list which will appear in a new "Best in Travel" guidebook to be published next month.

Rather than glossing over Beirut's difficult past, the travel company cites it as part of what makes the city unique.

The authors pay tribute to the revival seen since the end of the devastating 1975-1990 Civil War that left large parts of the city in ruins. "Beirut really took a beating during the Lebanon's long civil war," the guidebook states. "The city underwent a major transformation in the years following the cessation of hostilities, particularly in the downtown area, and it's now a city of vibrancy and charm."

Beirut's reputation as the party capital of the Middle East, combined with the ongoing political uncertainty that plagues Lebanon makes for a heady mix, the book suggests. It cites major events such as the Beirut International Film Festival and the annual Beirut Marathon as evidence that the city that used to be known as the "Paris of the Middle East" is on its way back to its former glory.

Other cities on the new list range from the sedate Belgian city of Antwerp to the tough Scottish industrial city of Glasgow. The Chinese boom-town of Shanghai, Portuguese capital Lisbon and Polish capital Warsaw all appear, as well as Switzerland's second city, Zurich, Brazil's Sao Paulo and Mexico City.


List of the 10 cities:

Antwerp
Glasgow
Beirut
Chicago
Lisbon
Mexico City
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Shanghai
Warsaw
Zurich
(Akid special thanks to Rors who posted this first)

[Dalzi]

Read this all u haters!

Haters of our capital? Seems that you still think "Beirut lana". It is a lively city because the majority of people are not busy; they have nothing to do but to 2argel, 2eshrab 2ahwe, and 2eshar. Add to that, it's very polluted and noisy with no laws or rules. I'd never live there if i didn't have to. If it weren't for trasportation problems, no one would've lived there. You live in a place where there's nature, wind, and stars; and travel to Beirut to work or uni or whatever every day. They should consider a railway track to make life easier for those who hate living in places as messy as that capital of ours.

Eh, 2enno shou 2amjedak as a Beirutian?

[Xena]

Originally Posted by Dalzi

Haters of our capital? Seems that you still think "Beirut lana". It is a lively city because the majority of people are not busy; they have nothing to do but to 2argel, 2eshrab 2ahwe, and 2eshar. Add to that, it's very polluted and noisy with no laws or rules. I'd never live there if i didn't have to. If it weren't for trasportation problems, no one would've lived there. You live in a place where there's nature, wind, and stars; and travel to Beirut to work or uni or whatever every day. They should consider a railway track to make life easier for those who hate living in places as messy as that capital of ours.

Eh, 2enno shou 2amjedak as a Beirutian?

Leave beirut and see how it will be less noisy for unhappy non-beirutis living in beirut all i can say is pack your bags and go back to where you come from ... oh wait... there is no real business outside beirut... but hey! you ll always have the wind, nature and the stars!!
besides, yeah we sit around and make the guests do all the work for us what can i say...don't blame us for knowing how to live at ease...
lol

[Dalzi]

Originally Posted by Xena

Leave beirut and see how it will be less noisy for unhappy non-beirutis living in beirut all i can say is pack your bags and go back to where you come from ... oh wait... there is no real business outside beirut... but hey! you ll always have the wind, nature and the stars!!
besides, yeah we sit around and make the guests do all the work for us what can i say...don't blame us for knowing how to live at ease...
lol

I don't live in beirut now :b. I get dizzy from the noise when i visit :D. I want to live in Lebanon one day, and I'm hoping i won't have to live in Beirut, but considering the roads i think i might have to . I prefer the wind nature and stars at night over the horns shouting and pollution. And I prefer houses over appartments (coz of the garden), so that's another problem. However, it's good to alternate between Beirut and other far places, it gets boring in one place. But i feel sorry for those who have no mountian with a star studded sky to sleep under! The sky feels so close, it's amazing. You're always welcome of course :) Not that one part is for some and not for others, all is for all.

Bas khabbrouna, shou 2amjedkon ya 2ahl l3asme? :D

[FBM]

Originally Posted by Dalzi

I don't live in beirut now :b. I get dizzy from the noise when i visit :D. I want to live in Lebanon one day, and I'm hoping i won't have to live in Beirut, but considering the roads i think i might have to . I prefer the wind nature and stars at night over the horns shouting and pollution. And I prefer houses over appartments (coz of the garden), so that's another problem. However, it's good to alternate between Beirut and other far places, it gets boring in one place. But i feel sorry for those who have no mountian with a star studded sky to sleep under! The sky feels so close, it's amazing. You're always welcome of course :) Not that one part is for some and not for others, all is for all.

Bas khabbrouna, shou 2amjedkon ya 2ahl l3asme? :D

Kil Shii shou ma mneh feena?!?!?! Shee mara raeh(a) 3a ghada aw 3acha 3anda??? We will not stop feeding you untill you drop...

[dodzi]

In contradiction to my previous post, there are also some good things about Beirut:
- I'm not afraid of getting mugged, day or night (Paris or Brussels are never safe, specially at night and in the suburbs)
- You can find a service at any time for a very low price
- Houses are never too small
- Lebanese food
- Good weather
- Nice people (relatively)

[Observer]

Originally Posted by FBM

Read this all u haters!
It was once known as one of the most dangerous cities on earth, with the mere mention of its name conjuring up images of civil war, kidnap and destruction. But Beirut's revival as one of the world's most vibrant cities has been confirmed by the travel guidebook company Lonely Planet, who have named it one of the 10 most lively cities on the planet.

The guidebook publishers have placed the capital on a par with Shanghai, Lisbon and Mexico City on a list which will appear in a new "Best in Travel" guidebook to be published next month.

Rather than glossing over Beirut's difficult past, the travel company cites it as part of what makes the city unique.

The authors pay tribute to the revival seen since the end of the devastating 1975-1990 Civil War that left large parts of the city in ruins. "Beirut really took a beating during the Lebanon's long civil war," the guidebook states. "The city underwent a major transformation in the years following the cessation of hostilities, particularly in the downtown area, and it's now a city of vibrancy and charm."

Beirut's reputation as the party capital of the Middle East, combined with the ongoing political uncertainty that plagues Lebanon makes for a heady mix, the book suggests. It cites major events such as the Beirut International Film Festival and the annual Beirut Marathon as evidence that the city that used to be known as the "Paris of the Middle East" is on its way back to its former glory.

Other cities on the new list range from the sedate Belgian city of Antwerp to the tough Scottish industrial city of Glasgow. The Chinese boom-town of Shanghai, Portuguese capital Lisbon and Polish capital Warsaw all appear, as well as Switzerland's second city, Zurich, Brazil's Sao Paulo and Mexico City.


List of the 10 cities:

Antwerp
Glasgow
Beirut
Chicago
Lisbon
Mexico City
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Shanghai
Warsaw
Zurich
(Akid special thanks to Rors who posted this first)

You forgot to add this quote from Lonely Planet about Beirut:


"Here you’ll find the freest gay scene in the Arab Middle East, yet homosexuality is still illegal. If you’re in one of Beirut’s southern refugee camps, Beirut is about sorrow and displacement; other southern districts are considered a base for paramilitary operations and south Beirut is home to infamous Hezbollah secretary general, Hassan Nasrallah. For some, it’s a city of fear; for others, freedom"


Something to be proud of? fags??? You must be shi*ting me. Also they had to get into politics, infamous Nasrullah? lool.

I was born in Beirut to Beiruti family that has been in Beirut for more than a century, raised in Beirut and spent a big chunk of my life in Beirut, in Tarik Jdideh that is and still have direct family there. Beirut is the city of some of the nicest people and the worse too. Kind hearted and hypocrites of the worse kind (do not want to get into politics). Beirutis - except the few - can be easily bought (nafs dniye) and get them the argile and bread and food and let them rank people and they will be the happiest people ever. You talk to one about medicine then he/she suddenly becomes Dr Michael Dabaghi you talk to him about arhitecture then suddenly he/she becomes Frank Lloyd etc.. very shallow but claim to be expert in everything. a lot of people make me puke when listening to them. They want others to fight for them and shed their blood for them while the maximum they do is demonstrate and dance in the streets (always been the case and during the 75 war and before during nasser era). There are few who raised our head high. People - except the few - are greedy and want a piece of your wealth by any means.

When I visit Beirut those around me and those who know me or my family think that if I am working for a big global company then I must be shitting dollars so they try to somehow get something. I laugh at them because they can fool maybe an outsider but not one of their own. I go to this dam* downtown (it was built on people's land that was forcefully taken away from them by Hariri whom -i think - one of those whom his/her wealth was forcefully taken away from them made a prayer to God to take Hariri as he took their life and so God accepted their prayers and was killed in the most horrific way. Maybe those who have a fear of God in their hearts take example and never attempt to do unjustice to others when they are capable of) so when I visit this downtown that some Lebanese are so proud of I just wonder what is so unique about it that sara3o al harim taba3na fee. Filthy reach people can enjoy it - especially the riches from the gulf where they mostly enjoy the brothel economy of lebanon - while the majority of the Lebanese are poor and can only look at it without enjoying, with a sad heart. I have seen - like many of you - much more beaituful area that will have Beirut's downtown in its dust.

I can keep ranting for hours but the cat I have is annoying me and have to deal with him.