Beirut has always been a city of dreams, a city where ambition thrives, where determination is second nature, where innovation has no limits.
Today, a powerful movement is emerging, one that extends beyond the streets and skylines of the capital. Introducing Beirut Dares to Dream, BDD’s latest initiative, a tribute to the city’s unbreakable spirit and to the people who drive its progress. This initiative goes beyond BDD’s walls. This time, we’re not just spotlighting What’s Happening In There ; we’re honoring all the daring dreamers, right from here, right from Beirut.
“Beirut Dares to Dream is dedicated to those who made the choice to stay when leaving might have been easier. To those who returned, choosing to reinvest in Lebanon’s future. To those who left, yet continue to support their families, offer employment, and believe in Lebanese talent.”— Mouhamad Rabah, CEO of BDD
Through this shared spirit, a picture emerges of a city that isn’t just surviving but is being shaped, grown, and reimagined by its people.
Partners, Founders, Educators, Artists, and Changemakers: Beirut dares to dream because they once dared to:
- Dream of a Clean and Green Lebanon —Deenah Fakhoury, Executive Director, Global Compact Network Lebanon
- Dream of a Lebanon that youth love — Samar Dani , Executive Director, INJAZ Lebanon
- Harness the power of the Lebanese Diaspora -Zeina Farhat Managing Director, LIFE Lebanon
- Enable high growth entrepreneurs to scale from Lebanon to the world ,world, Reem Bou Abdalla, Director Endeavor Lebanon
Through every step forward, their courage inspires a generation to keep believing in what’s possible.
The Daring Dreamers video offers a glimpse into the collective ambition driving Beirut forward.
Over the coming months, Beirut Dares to Dream will continue to celebrate every Lebanese who dares to believe, build, and create. Through a series of key initiatives, the campaign will spotlight Lebanese Changemakers reinforcing that true progress comes from action.
One of the recent highlights that brought the Beirut Dares to Dream movement to life was our participation in VivaTech 2025 — Europe’s largest tech and innovation event. Alongside partners and organizers from across Lebanon, the Lebanese Pavilion was a powerful representation of Beirut’s innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit — stepping onto a global stage with bold ideas and Beirut’s spirit at its heart.
Back in Beirut, and in partnership with Chabaka — a Lebanese company recently acquired by Universal Music Group — Fête de la Musique, held on June 19, brought together over 300 attendees at BDD Piazza. The event featured live DJs, performances, and the launch of the BDD x Live Love Beirut bracelet, where every attendee picked up a piece of the campaign.
The Story Continues…
“This isn’t just our story. This is your story. This is Lebanon’s voice rising again.”
It’s a call to amplify what’s possible, to share your story, and to inspire others by joining the movement. Use the hashtag #BeirutDaresToDream to be part of this growing wave of courage, creativity, and collective ambition.
Beirut dares to Create, Innovate and Reimagine itself, led by a community that transforms challenges into opportunities, and dreams into reality.
