Lebanese Restaurant Babel is Heading to the North Coast
Some days in Sahel are for dancing barefoot on tabletops, others for recalibrating with a fulfilling portion of hummus.
Jun 16, 2025
Some Sahel days are for dancing barefoot on tabletops. Others are for recalibrating quietly - sea view in sight, kibbeh in hand.
This summer, Babel lands in Marassi, just in time for the seasonal migration of kaftans, cocktails, and questionable decisions. And while your nights might be loud, Babel is firmly on side for the morning after - because let's be honest, you won't be moving before noon.
From Dbayeh to Dubai Mall to New Cairo, the Lebanese restaurant has made a name out of high-drama dining. The kind of place that makes you sit up straighter, reconsider your feelings about za'atar, and accept that one portion of Ras Asfour will never be enough.
Now, it's gone coastal. The new outpost brings a sea breeze to your sujuk and a shoreline view to your stuffed vine leaves. And while no one's confirmed this yet, the sea bass will probably arrive wearing sunglasses.
So whether you're chasing a proper lunch after an improvised night, or salt-dusted and starving post-swim, Babel meets you where you are. Hungry, usually.
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