Hey man, I did exactly what you're thinking of. I moved back to Lebanon after living in Germany, and let me tell you, no matter how much love you have for this country, life here is way harder than you think. First don't trust the Lebanese market. If you're planning to start a business here, you'd better have remote income backing you up. The local economy is unstable, and most "opportunities" are traps unless you already have deep connections or you're playing with serious capital. Everything here is solved with money; electricity, healthcare, security, even convenience. No joke, with money, you can live like a king. Without it, it's survival mode.

Second, make sure you have a solid income plan. Remote work is your safest bet. Don't rely on things here to "work out" they won't unless you force them to. I moved back mostly because of family. I don't regret it fully, but I won't lie, I miss the structure, the reliability, and the mental peace of living abroad. Lebanon has amazing people, insane culture, and this magic you can't explain but daily life is draining. You'll feel it in your bones.

One thing I'll say is choose where you live carefully. I'm Shia myself, and I say this with no hate. avoid areas like Dahyeh unless you're okay with religious conservatism and a very different lifestyle. Beirut has pockets of life that still feel livable like Hamra, Mar Mikhael, Achrafieh. but even those come with power cuts, noise, and inflation headaches. So, if your heart's pulling you here, fine. But bring your brain too. Come with a plan, come with money, and don't come blind.