Beirut

Beirut is unlike any other city in the Middle East.

A Mediterranean coastline, a creative community that refuses to stop building, and coworking spaces that rival anything in the region. It rewards the nomad who can handle unpredictability and wants maximum culture at genuinely affordable prices.

A comfortable nomad budget runs between $1,300 and $1,500 per month. Central 1-bedroom apartments in Mar Mikhael or Hamra cost $600 to $900 per month.

The top coworking spaces in Beirut are Beirut Digital District in Mar Mikhael from $200 per month at 80 Mbps, the most prestigious tech address in the country. Antwork Beirut on Spears Street in Hamra from $115 per month with three campuses, rooftop areas, and a free one-day nomad trial. Berytech Co-working on the BDD Campus from $175 per month with startup mentoring and accelerator access. The Hive in Hamra from $150 per month for a quieter, focused atmosphere. HEXA Lebanon from $150 per month as the most affordable entry point.

WiFi at serious spaces averages 66 to 80 Mbps. Power outages are daily. Generator subscriptions at $50 to $100 per month are essential. Every serious space has backup power. Ask about generator hours before committing. Most transactions are USD cash-based. Bring cash.

Lebanon has no dedicated digital nomad visa. Most Western passport holders receive 1-month tourist entry on arrival, extendable to 3 months.