No rockin’ around the clock

by Nabila Rahhal August 3, 2012

written by Nabila Rahhal August 3, 2012

White bar in Beirut has been affected by the lack of tourists

White Beirut’s website features a video which begins with news reporters announcing the various negative political events of this summer and Gulf country travel warnings for Lebanon. It then rolls on to the song “War, What is it Good For?” and shows photos of people clubbing at White and ends with the statement “This is Beirut. We Are Waiting For You.” Indeed, in his last stint in Beirut on June 2012, the comedian Maz Jobrani once again poked fun at the Lebanese’s love of partying despite any circumstances. Will this be enough to make up for the geopolitical situation of the summer? Rooftop venues have become a staple of Beirut nightlife, despite the heat and humidity, and there are several several high-end rooftop clubs and bars to choose from. “One of the causes for the decrease in our business in summers is the wide choice of rooftop venues that Lebanese

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Nabila Rahhal

Nabila is Executive's hospitality, tourism and retail editor. She also covers other topics she's interested in such as education and mental health. Prior to joining Executive, she worked as a teacher for eight years in Beirut. Nabila holds a Masters in Educational Psychology from the American University of Beirut. Send mail

No rockin’ around the clock

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