About Brussels
- About 1 million people live in Brussels, the capital of Belgium and its biggest city.
- Towns nearby: Dilbeek (6 km), Grimbergen (9 km) and Vilvoorde (10 km).
Dating by city / Belgium / Brussels Capital / Brussels
Meet people in Brussels
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Brussels? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
Where to meet in Brussels
In a city the size of Brussels, pick a place you can both reach in half an hour: a café near a metro or bus stop, an exhibition, a food market or a walk in a central park. Weekday evenings are quieter than Saturdays.
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 Brussels: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Brussels?
Within 50 km of Brussels there are 260 towns and cities — Antwerp, Gent and Charleroi among them — with more than 5.6 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Brussels?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Brussels 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 Brussels real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. 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 Brussels?
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.