Hamra, Beirut

Hamra (Arabic: الحمراء Al-Hamra'^ⓘ) is a neighborhood (sector 34) in Beirut, Lebanon (quarter Ras Beirut). The heart of the neighborhood, Hamra Street, is a major commercial district, and is known for its fashion stores, restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels, and a lively nightlife.

Hamra الحمراء
Neighborhood
Hamra Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°54′N 35°29′E
Country	Lebanon
Governorate	Beirut Governorate
District	Beirut District
Government
• Municipality	Beirut Municipality
Area
• Total	0.52 km2 (0.20 sq mi)
Highest elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Lowest elevation	25 m (82 ft)
Population
• Total	8,740
• Density	17,000/km2 (44,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Dialing code	+961
Website	beirut.gov.lb

The American University of Beirut and Lebanese American University are in the neighborhood.^[1][2]

Hamra Street used to be one of the main places where Arab poets, writers, thinkers, and philosophers met and collaborated, making it an important cultural hub. Many impacts of the Lebanese Civil War remain on the walls, but it has also seen development. Although it may not be as culturally and artistically vibrant as before, it remains rich with life and art. Graffiti has become a form of artistic expression along the central boulevard;^[3] an example is a mural of the popular singer and icon Sabah towards the beginning of the street.