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.
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.