Al Mannai Hospitality has launched its new Lebanese restaurant, Al Balad. Located in Financial Square, Al Balad serves a variety of traditional Lebanese dishes. The restaurant was founded in 1999 in the heart of Beirut, quickly making a name for itself as a specialist in reinvented Lebanese cuisine. Building on its early success, Al Balad went on to expand across the Middle East, opening branches in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.The owner of Al Balad Group, Pascale Barakat, commented: “We are extremely delighted to witness Al Balad open its doors in Qatar. Along with our partner Al Mannai Hospitality, we are very committed to offering our customers the mouth-watering Lebanese cuisine.”Barakat added: “Al Balad Group has ongoing plans to expand its franchise globally, and Qatar is yet another big leap towards achieving this vision.”Elie Matta, manager, Al Balad Qatar, said: “Our menu features a wide range of dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients, including desserts. Al Balad will open daily from 10am to 2am, and we are looking forward to welcoming Doha’s diners with our special blend of delicious food and relaxed ambiance.”