Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center, Exhibition and leisure complex in Beirut, Lebanon

The Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center is a multipurpose venue in Beirut with multiple halls for trade shows, conferences, concerts, and private events. The facility offers flexible room configurations and modern technical equipment suited to different event formats.

The venue was established in 2001 and relocated to its current location on Emile Lahoud highway in 2018. The move marked a new phase as a modern event space for the city.

The name BIEL comes from the initials of Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center. The Beirut Book Fair is held here, and the venue has hosted Mariah Carey (24 February 2004), Phil Collins (2005), 50 Cent and G-Unit (10 June 2006), David Guetta (12 April 2008) and Ellie Goulding (23 July 2014).

The facility is easily accessible via Emile Lahoud highway and has adequate parking for visitors. It is helpful to check the event schedule before visiting and plan your arrival accordingly.

Shakira's concert at the BIEL drew around 32,000 people, the largest audience recorded for a concert in Lebanon. The venue also hosted 50 Cent and G-Unit on 10 June 2006 for their first performance in the Arab world, and David Guetta's first Beirut show on 12 April 2008.