It's the topic of Sunday morning conversation at area beach clubs and posh rooftop pools, namely who saw whom at Palais. Part champagne bar, part lounge and part VIP super-duper nightclub; Palais by Crytsal is an ever-enduring Beirut landmark for the chic and be-seen looking for late-night weekend parties attended by the upper-crust of local society including Lebanese actors, Hollywood celebs and Euro DJ royalty. The club has survived on the nightlife scene through endless political upheaval, boldface celebrity break-ups and even wars with neighboring countries only to become bigger, chicer and more glamorous than ever.
After all that, the club still maintains its presence at the top of Beirut's hip-hop nightclub scene. Visitors enter a two-story lounge space with sleek lounge area low-flung sofa, acrylic cocktail tables and rococo-champagne bar pouring Moet and Dom by the bottle. By 12am the scene transitions from lounge to dance floor as international DJs like St. Tropez's JackE hit the platform with electronic sets of hip-hop dance music and pop anthems that shake the house till 4am.
Tips
Arrive at 11pm on busier weekend to avoid a wait in line or mandatory cover.
Last Word
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