A NEW ERA: AKIKI'S CIGARS NEW FLAGSHIP
Akiki Cigars Unveils Its Flagship Boutique & Lounge in Kaslik
A new chapter in Lebanese cigar heritage—rooted in legacy, shaped by design, and inspired by the art of being present.
Kaslik, Lebanon — November 2025
For decades, Akiki Cigars has been a cornerstone of Lebanon’s cigar culture — a family-run legacy built on craftsmanship, loyalty, and tradition. Today, that legacy enters a new era as the brand officially opens its flagship boutique and lounge in Kaslik: a visionary destination where heritage meets modernity, and the ritual of the cigar becomes an immersive cultural experience.
More than a store. More than a lounge.
It is a philosophy embodied in space — a celebration of Lebanese craft, of family values, and of the timeless art of savoring.
A Legacy Evolving, Not Changing
Founded by brothers Tony, Emile, and Joseph Akiki, Akiki Cigars began as a passion passed from one generation to the next. Now Ramy, Sara, and Joe bring a renewed vision — one that honors their roots while embracing contemporary culture, design, and lifestyle.
“This is a chapter we always saw coming and envisioned,” the second generation shares.
“It had to be cooked well — and now we are ready for it.”
For them, this opening is personal — the natural evolution of a family business built with heart, respect, and perseverance.
Ramy reflects:
“We have lived as a family ever since we were born.
You can see the values we grew up with — unity, honesty, generosity — in our business ethic, our vision, and the way we treat our customers.”
Sara adds:
“We wanted to modernize the idea of a cigar store and lounge while keeping the essence of our heritage.
That meant brutalist architecture balanced with Lebanese arches built using the same traditional techniques our craftsmen used generations ago.”
A Space That Invites Discovery
Moving through the flagship is like traveling through chapters of a story — each room distinct, yet part of one narrative.
Raw concrete and sculptural forms.
Warm arches and textures familiar to Lebanese craftsmanship.
Rooms that feel like galleries, ateliers, and lounges — all interconnected.
Sara explains:
“We want guests to ask themselves:
Am I in a store? In a gallery? In a lounge? What is happening?
And then realize — it all makes perfect sense.”
Familiar materials echo the products themselves: earth, wood, metal, glass, stone.
Joe adds:
“We worked deeply on our team and service ritual.
The experience feels effortless — but every detail is studied to make our guests feel seen, understood, and at home.”
The Lounge: Where Time Slows
At the heart of the flagship is AKI the Lounge — a sanctuary for connoisseurs and curious newcomers alike. Designed around connection and ritual, it invites guests to pause, reflect, and truly be present.
A cigar. A whiskey. A conversation that lingers.
“Here, luxury is presence,” Ramy says.
“It’s the freedom to savor, connect, and simply exist without rush.”
The Philosophy of “Here”
The name itself carries meaning.
Aki / Aqui — “here.”
A reminder to come back to the moment, to appreciate life’s quiet rituals, to slow down.
Akiki's Cigars is built around three core pillars:
Artisanal — honoring makers, craft, and process
Knowledge — creating culture through education and exchange
Indulgence — celebrating slowness and sensory pleasure
With the flagship opening, Akiki Cigars invites Lebanon — and the world — into a new era of refined, soulful indulgence.
A New Ritual Begins
The Kaslik flagship is not a destination — it is a rhythm, a feeling, a philosophy carved in concrete and breathed into life by a family and their community.
A place to slow down. To savor. To be here.
The doors are now open. And this is only the beginning.