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International architecture firms and boutique hotel chains are the latest to catch on that Beirut is the friendliest, most vibrant and ever-changing city in the Middle East. We also profile four more metropolises whose idiosyncrasies and charm mean that, despite their problems, they remain exceptional places to live.
Writer: Carole Corm Photographer: Felix Bruggemann
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