Rue Maarad

Maarad street leading to Nejmeh Square
Sidewalk cafes along Maarad street

Rue Maarad (Arabic: شارع المعرض) is a street in Beirut, Lebanon. The street was conceived during the French Mandate period as a central commercial street radiating from Étoile Square. Its arched façades were inspired by the ‘Rue de Rivoli’ in Paris.