Dar an-Nahar | Made in Lebanon

A long-standing Beirut publisher of Arabic literature and ideas.

About Dar an-Nahar

Dar an-Nahar is a long-running Lebanese publishing house based in Hamra, Beirut, dedicated to Arabic-language books. Its catalogue spans Arabic literature and nonfiction, offering readers a steady stream of titles that reflect the intellectual life of Lebanon and the wider Arab world.

The publisher is historically associated with the An-Nahar media house, a connection that places it within a broader tradition of Lebanese journalism, publishing and public debate. Its books are distributed via Antoine Online, keeping its catalogue accessible to readers across Lebanon and beyond.

Business Information

Name Dar an-Nahar
Ownership Lebanese-owned
Based In Beirut (Hamra), Lebanon
Category Books, Publishing & Bookshops
Website Distributed via antoineonline.com
What They Offer Arabic literature and nonfiction titles

Why Dar an-Nahar Matters

As a long-standing Arabic-language publishing house, Dar an-Nahar has contributed to Lebanon’s reputation as a regional centre of books and ideas. Its catalogue of literature and nonfiction, and its historic association with the An-Nahar media house, tie it to a broader Lebanese tradition of writing, publishing and open discussion. By keeping Arabic titles in circulation and available through distribution channels like Antoine Online, it helps sustain a vital part of the country’s intellectual and cultural life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dar an-Nahar offer?

Dar an-Nahar publishes Arabic-language books, with a catalogue that includes both literature and nonfiction.

Is Dar an-Nahar Lebanese-owned?

Yes. It is a Lebanese publishing house, historically associated with the An-Nahar media house.

How can I find Dar an-Nahar’s books?

Its titles are distributed via antoineonline.com, where you can browse and order available books.

What makes Dar an-Nahar distinctive?

Its long history, its focus on Arabic literature and nonfiction and its ties to the An-Nahar media house give it a distinctive place in Lebanese publishing.

Does Dar an-Nahar publish in Arabic?

Yes. It is an Arabic-language publishing house based in Hamra, Beirut.

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