Which Beirut Central District (BCD) project(s) are you most excited about? I'm interested in seeing what the most popular project is here among forumers... sorry I was bored...but it will be nice to see how they rank. If you aren't familiar with them, please check related threads.

NOTE: I allowed multiple votes, so please ONLY vote for those you really like.

And if I left any out, I'm sorry, but I'm only going to post the major ones that have gotten the most buzz...

Marina Towers:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/rhmud/Lebanon/v1.jpg

Beirut Tower:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/rhmud/Lebanon/bt0.jpg

Platinum Tower:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/rhmud/Lebanon/2dwdw.jpg

Four Seasons Hotel:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/rhmud/Lebanon/four-Season-Beirut-KHI-L.jpg

Beirut Gate:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/rhmud/Lebanon/BeirutGate.jpg

Phoenician Village (Levant Holding):
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/rhmud/Lebanon/91767d1a.jpg

any pictures of Souks of Beirut ;)

Souks of Beirut

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/584/souk12ai8rv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/4013/souk22qx3sq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/5485/souk30yk6uv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/3198/souk41sx9wb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/3946/souk56pw2rs.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/2017/souk69io0rl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/5416/souk78pg5qw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/1396/souk86ci9hs.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/1044/souk92kx3dl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/6290/souk109rz3ub.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/1593/souk119iy7ui.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/7342/souk139ab3kt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/446/souk124bo4dv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/1747/souk141ln3kw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/4812/souk155bz7ie.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/9738/souk160kz2bm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/9119/souk176ch0gv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/1853/souk186da6rc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/451/souk194zb5bk.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/808/souk201ia8lc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/4154/souk212tc4uw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thanks Nadini, can you please post these at the "Beirut Souks" thread started by naregkar?

yeah sure

my vote will go to "Souks of Beirut" ;)

^^ I like the souks because of the whole concept behind it and its historical significance, and its nice how they are modernizing it, but its just not that appealing to me - Im more into the high rises!

LOL @ Skyline, are you EQUALLY excited about ALL of them...

hehehe:D

I dont know if u can add Beirut!, but here are more projects

Beirut Tower
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/7562/2gallery5vt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Platinum Tower, Beirut
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/8060/073ao.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/4143/big3b9xk.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Jean Nouvel's Tower, Achrafiyeh
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/1948/city52dy.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Achrafiyeh building
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/4924/2703ke.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Four Seasons Hotel
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5848/fourseasonbeirutkhil2sc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Metropolitan Palace hotel and Grand Habtoor (completed not to long ago)
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/1107/bhabview0jc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Astoria Tower
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/8529/astoriadowntownbeirut8fx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Beirut Parks
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/1084/16xt1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/4619/24ss.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Marina Towers + the start of new Beirut Gates or Beirut Souks
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/7775/10zp1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Beirut Tower, Marina towers and Four seasons hotel
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6717/109748441ecf3174504b5pf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Marina Towers + Four seasons hotel on the right
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/5223/a6ye.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Marina Towers almost done, and the new Hilton that is about to rise.
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/5916/10034930if.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Verdun 5, in Verdun
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/5747/verdun54xw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Kempinski Hotel
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5876/contra17fm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Bahri Garden (Tower on the Right)
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2918/2115012040086223297trybykph2sx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

New building being constructed next to Virgin Megastore and UFA building
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6130/bcd2jh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Hilton Hotel
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/5215/hilton0ds.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Nadini, this poll is only for the major BCD projects, most of these you posted are not located in the solidere area or are not major ones. Also buildings that are already completed do not count, this is for under-c or approved projects that we are looking forward to.

I chose Phoenician Village, Beirut Gate and Souks of Beirut because I want more action in the downtown area.

Marina Towers in the Hotel District because it would be a landmark. This does not mean that I dislike the others but...

i chose beirut gate :)

what ever happend to Beirut Trade Center ? are they still going to fix that really dull brown buiding ?

I think we've discussed about this topic already jayme, I don't think they will renovate the Al Murr building (dull brown building) because it has foundation problems and other problems in the tower. I think they will demolish it and build it from scratch

allright thats for the info cool it will be like the time they demolosied the old Hitol it was on the news in Australia

ok guys i know i promised some photos(but my husband is getting chemo and we had a tough weekend).. he is feeling better tonight ,so i will go tomoro downtown..and i will look for the beiurut souks and get some photos of the area. ..if anyone else want photos in the downtown region of something specific let me know before morning please :)

Hi Lebaneseangel, is it possible that u take a picture of the Marina towers, four season hotels and the Beirut tower all in one shot plz? that would be great, tnxs

i will :)

Hey people,

Today I was there. I took many pics. I don't know if you realised or not, but I uploaded some images.
Hopefully, all of the pics would be uploaded later in the night. (It's taking a lot of time to upload)

Naregkar, thank you much those pics are great....but you said many??? post them pleas I would like to see them all, and Im going to make a Platinum Tower thread so people dont confuse it with the Beirut Tower. Also, is the marina tower complete yet?

^^ Yes man. I'm uploading them.

There are some works going on regarding Marina Towers. New pics are coming for Marina Towers.

I voted Souks of Beirut.

yes..all of your photos are amazing naregkar..i say you take a career in profesional photography :)

I agree, take a career in profesional photography :)

did anyone notice that the UEA has a whole forum now to them selves on the main page ..

I dont see their forum anymore, what happened to it?

Just found out that a 250-room Ritz Carlton hotel is to be built on Rue du Port in the Beirut Central District. I think I have an idea where it may be coming up.

Also, supposidly a JW Marriott is in the planning, but I have not been able to find any details.

yes...i did i just saw. they are on the main forum page nadini

yes..all of your photos are amazing naregkar..i say you take a career in profesional photography :)
I agree, take a career in profesional photography
I really started to think about this. You are suggesting this, and moreover my friends always ask me to take their photos.

But let me major in Mathematics now, then transfer to Economics and Computer Science. :)

Ha well good luck and I hope the best, we will still wait for your wonderful pictures in the future :)

Thanks. When I have free time, I'll bring you more.

tnxs :) Ill be in Beirut in 8 days, I just can't wait!!!!!

congrats!! when was the last time visited?

if we realized it or not? lool your photos are the highlight of comming to the forum today

Thanks lebaneseangel! We'll wait your pics in the coming days.

:) i just wish i had a digital camera...so i could post them faster!!!

Marina and the souks :okay: :okay:

I go every year :), i just come to Ottawa to study then 4 month I go back to Lebanon. I can't wait it must have changed SOOOO much, i'm soo happy.

I cant believe the Souks are leading...

I cant believe the Souks are leading...

I believe it. It's because it's the only project on the list that can be classified as unique and one of a kind.

thats cute nadini...you have you countdown going :)

hehe yep, it's 7 from today :)

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/3922/igv18604ey.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I like the Starco building they used to have good views of the sea but not anymore with all that high rise getting bulit ... what is star co anyways

Starco is a building where offices are located. In the past, cinema complex used to exist, currently non-operational (I wonder why).
Also, there are some shops.

oh ok thanks

dose anyone want to ask to anything about melbourne ?????? they bulding one of the worlds biggest resdistal buildings in the world its called EUIRKA has anyone herd of it ? its really nice

Jean Nouvel's tower is in Achrafiyeh?????????????????
I thought it was supposed to be in Martyr's square. Did I get it wrong?
Of the projects listed here, I voted for the Levant holding project.

Jean Nouvel's tower is in Achrafiyeh?????????????????
I thought it was supposed to be in Martyr's square. Did I get it wrong?
Of the projects listed here, I voted for the Levant holding project.

It's supposed to be in Riad al Solh square.

Guys,i wanna ask about this project,It's supposed to be underconstruction.

$27 Million residential development for MECG in Ashrafieh
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Beirut, May 19, 2005 - Middle East Capital Group SAL (MECG) announced today that its Lebanon Real Estate Development Fund has made its first land acquisition in Ashrafieh - Beirut to build a $27 million residential project. The Lebanese special purpose company created to develop the project has been incorporated under the name of Park Hill SAL and is owned 66% by the Fund and 34% by co-investors. The project total equity amounts to US $8 million and debt financing has been arranged with Bank Audi.



Located on the hill top of Ashrafieh in the prestigious area of Sassine, the 25-storey Park Hill tower will accommodate 23 luxurious apartments of 640 m2 each with a duplex penthouse of 800 m2 and a ground floor villa of 600 m2. The building will be designed to maximize energy efficiency and will feature high standing amenities, including a private SPA and health Club, a swimming pool and ample parking.



“MECG continues to be highly confident about the Lebanese real estate market” said Walid Musallam, CEO of MECG. “We anticipate the project will yield high returns to our investors.”



“We consider this project to be a strong start for the Fund in view of the sustained demand in this residential and elegant neighborhood”, added Diab Chidiac, the Fund manager.



The location of the project presents several advantages including its close proximity to the ABC mall, major schools and hospitals and the city center. The project is only few kilometers from Beirut Airport and other major commercial areas. It enjoys sea and mountain views on the North façade as it overlooks the Beirut Central District, the Port of Beirut and the Sannine Mountain with a view on several parks on the South façade.



The Lebanon Real Estate Development Fund is a Jersey-based limited partnership with total capital commitments of US$ 20 million and managed by MECG. MECG Development SAL will act as the development manager. The Park Hill project is the Fund’s first project and several other projects are currently in the pipeline and expected to be implemented over the next 18 months.

SO????????????????

Good question, maybe this is the mystery tower in Nadini's pics....

makes sense.koz it's now a one year old u/c tower.
besides,the middleeast capital group is building also the "park clemenceau"tower.21 floors and costing 22 million$.

Hassoun, if you have info on these towers please start threads on them... I feel like I am the only making project threads...help me out guys, Im sure there are so many projects in the country we are leaving out.

Well,u r right beirut!,i'm really trying to,but i lack renders and stuff like that.Don't worry,if i've more infos,i won't hesitate in posting them.

I added The Landmark and La Residence to the poll if anyone wants to vote for them... any other major projects in the BCD we left out?

I voted all except 3 of them.