Investment in Beirut has grown impressively despite growth in neighboring Syria . Real estate purchases totaled $ 8.7 billion in 2014 alone . See also : London 's insane luxury basements . Roughly 200 building projects are currently underway in the Lebanese capital , local experts say .
Investment in Beirut has grown impressively despite growth in neighboring Syria . Real estate purchases totaled $ 8.7 billion in 2014 alone . Roughly 200 building projects are currently underway in the Lebanese capital , local experts say .