Yamma rooftop. (Credit: Photo provided by the restaurant)
Perched atop Palm Beach with sweeping views of Beirut’s corniche, Yamma has quickly become the city’s lively new summer destination.Behind the rooftop venue, which opened July 17, are well-known figures from the Lebanese scene: the founders of Em Sherif and Roger Saad, also known as DJ Rodge, one of the country’s most prominent DJs. Their goal was to create a space where live music and Mediterranean cuisine come together.“We wanted to create a bar-restaurant with an Oriental and Mediterranean vibe, without shisha, with a real musical program,” said Mireille Hayeck. From 6:30 to 9 p.m., Yamma hosts sunset concerts, before shifting to a more electronic lineup until 2 a.m., led by DJ Rodge and his team of five DJs. “We’ve also invited different bands to play during sunset; it’s a unique atmosphere, perfect for taking in the view and the...
Perched atop Palm Beach with sweeping views of Beirut’s corniche, Yamma has quickly become the city’s lively new summer destination.Behind the rooftop venue, which opened July 17, are well-known figures from the Lebanese scene: the founders of Em Sherif and Roger Saad, also known as DJ Rodge, one of the country’s most prominent DJs. Their goal was to create a space where live music and...
