Ras Beirut

Ras Beirut (Arabic: رأس بيروت, "Tip of Beirut") is an upscale residential neighborhood in Beirut. It has a mixed population of Christians, Muslims and Druze individuals. Ras Beirut is home to some of Beirut's historically prominent families, such as the Bekhazi Rebeiz family, the Daouk family, the Itani family, the Sinno family, and the Sidani family family, the Beyhum family and others. Included in the area are a number of international schools and universities, including the American University of Beirut (AUB) and International College Beirut (IC).