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Dating in Alexandria

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About Alexandria

  • About 5.3 million people live in Alexandria, one of the three biggest cities in Egypt.
  • It's the main city of the region of the same name.
  • It's about 180 km to Cairo, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Kafr ad Dawwār (22 km), ‘Izbat ‘Alī as Sayyid (23 km) and Idkū (38 km).

Where to meet in Alexandria

In a city the size of Alexandria, 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.

Questions about dating in Alexandria

Who can I meet near Alexandria?

Within 50 km of Alexandria there are 10 towns and cities — Idkū, Kafr ad Dawwār and Ḩawsh ‘Īsá among them — with more than 5.9 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 Alexandria?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Alexandria?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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