About Kabul
- About 4.4 million people live in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan and its biggest city.
- It's the main city of the region of the same name.
- Towns nearby: Mīr Bachah Kōṯ (25 km), Maydanshakhr (32 km) and Istālif (35 km).
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Dating in Kabul
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Kabul? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
Where to meet in Kabul
In Kabul it helps to meet halfway rather than in one person's neighbourhood. A place near a transport hub means nobody spends an hour getting there, or getting home.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Kabul: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Kabul?
Within 50 km of Kabul there are 5 towns and cities — Bagrām, Istālif and Mīr Bachah Kōṯ among them — with more than 4.5 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Kabul?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Kabul and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Kabul real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Kabul?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.