Q&A – Chafic and Jemmy Saab

During the lead-up to the market peak in Ashrafieh over the last two years, both established and new developers seized the opportunity to build in-demand residences in one of Beirut’s most lucrative markets. For Jamil Saab & Co, one of the oldest real estate investors and builders in Ashrafieh, the culmination of their efforts over the last 50 years has led to their most ambitious and high-tech project, the two towers that form 20|30, named after their respective floor levels. Executive sat down with two partners in the firm, siblings Chafic and Jemmy Saab.  What differentiates 20|30 from the other upcoming high-rises in Ashrafieh such as Sama Beirut and Skygate? JS: The first advantage is the location. A lot of clients come to see us just because it’s in a residential area in the Golden Triangle. All the apartments, both 400 and 600 square meter (sqm) sizes, have four bedrooms,