Souk El Tayeb and Gaïa Fodoulian Launch Weekend Dog Park in Beirut

Souk El Tayeb opened a dedicated dog-park space inside its larger, recently relocated Beirut grounds in late February 2026, created in collaboration with the Gaïa Fodoulian Association, the animal-welfare group founded in memory of Gaïa. The park was reported as "just opened" on 26 February 2026 and began operating as a weekend amenity for market visitors.

The dog park is scheduled to operate every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM within the Souk El Tayeb grounds. Professional on-site dog training services are available through trainer Fady Khoury, with bookings via +961 3 764 447, and general information or volunteering inquiries can be directed to +961 3 775 199. No entry fee, capacity limit, or exact address for the new location was published alongside the operating hours.

Souk El Tayeb positioned the new park as part of the market's broader visitor experience, writing that "Souk El Tayeb’s new location is combining all the things we love about Beirut: shopping local at the souk, enjoying bites made with fresh seasonal produce at their café, and now bringing your four‑legged friend along for the day." The park sits alongside the souk's weekend market and café, so owners planning a Sunday visit can expect the market environment to be the immediate context for the dog area.

The souk published specific conduct guidance for owners. The Dog Park Rules & Regulations 🐾 – Always keep your dog on a leash until you are safely inside the park. This helps prevent incidents and ensures you have full control before the socializing begins. – Always pick up after your dog. Bring your own poop bags and dispose of them in the designated trash cans provided. – Keep an eye on your dog’s mood. If they seem overwhelmed, stressed, or aggressive in a large group, please remove them from the situation for a breather.

Souk El Tayeb has been promoting the weekend opening on social media with lines such as "Souk el Tayeb is now open on Saturdays & Sundays" and fragments including "In the heart of Beirut… a little piece of nature your dog will…" The social posts reinforce the park's role as a weekend draw for dog owners who also come for the market and the café's seasonal produce.

Practical follow-ups remain: the exact day of the initial opening in late February, a precise street address within Beirut, any vaccination or registration requirements, and details on fencing, water stations, separate small-dog areas, or on-site enforcement were not published with the launch information. For bookings, volunteering, or to confirm practical details before you bring a dog, call +961 3 764 447 for training and +961 3 775 199 for general inquiries. As a compact weekend facility inside a lively market setting, the park looks set to pair market runs with short training sessions and social time for dogs on Saturdays and Sundays.