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It has a mixed population of Christians, Muslims, Druze, and secular individuals. Ras Beirut is home to some of Beirut's historically prominent families. Included in the area are a number of international schools and universities, including the American University of Beirut (AUB) and International College Beirut (IC). Hamra Street is famous for its sidewalk cafes, elegant restaurants, old-fashioned boutiques, and cinemas. Traditionally, Ras Beirut cafés are places for the educated elite of the Lebanese people