Abdul Rahman Hallab & Sons 1881 | Made in Lebanon
Tripoli’s sweetest landmark, serving oriental pastry since 1881.
About Abdul Rahman Hallab & Sons 1881
Abdul Rahman Hallab & Sons 1881 is one of Lebanon’s most famous names in oriental sweets. Based in Tripoli, the city widely regarded as the country’s sweets capital, the house dates its heritage to 1881 and has grown into a large operation with a flagship store, cafe and a substantial export business under the Hallab name.
Its reputation rests on the Tripoli classics: knafeh served warm in a sesame bun, wide trays of baklava, mabroumeh and osmalliyeh, maamoul, halawet el jibn and mafroukeh. The flagship in Tripoli is a destination in itself, and boxed assortments travel across Lebanon and abroad as gifts, making the brand a familiar sight in Lebanese communities worldwide.
Brand Information
| Brand Name | Abdul Rahman Hallab & Sons 1881 |
| Ownership | Lebanese-owned |
| Based In | Tripoli, Lebanon |
| Category | Sweets |
| Website | https://intl.hallab.com.lb/ |
| What They Offer | Knafeh, baklava, mabroumeh, osmalliyeh, maamoul and oriental sweet assortments |
Why Abdul Rahman Hallab & Sons Matters
Hallab is practically shorthand for Tripoli sweets. With a heritage stretching to 1881 and an international footprint, it is one of the Lebanese brands most responsible for carrying oriental pastry to the world. For anyone mapping the country’s food producers, it is an essential entry and a reference point for what top-tier Lebanese sweets should taste like.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Abdul Rahman Hallab make?
Traditional Tripoli-style oriental sweets, including knafeh, baklava, mabroumeh, osmalliyeh, maamoul, halawet el jibn and mafroukeh.
Is Abdul Rahman Hallab a Lebanese brand?
Yes. It is a Lebanese-owned sweets house based in Tripoli, with heritage dating to 1881 and exports worldwide.
Where can I buy Hallab sweets?
At its Tripoli flagship and branches, through its website and delivery, and via international export and shipping.
What makes Hallab distinctive?
Its Tripoli pedigree and scale. The 1881 heritage, the destination flagship and the export reach make it one of Lebanon’s most recognizable sweets names.
What is knafeh?
Knafeh is a warm dessert of soft cheese and semolina or shredded pastry soaked in sugar syrup, a Tripoli breakfast favorite often eaten in a sesame bun.
Discover More Lebanese Brands
Abdul Rahman Hallab & Sons is part of the Made in Lebanon directory of local producers. Browse more Lebanese sweet houses and patisseries to explore the depth of the country’s dessert tradition.
