Dumai at a glance
- Dumai is home to about 350,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Indonesia.
- It lies in Riau.
- It's about 1062 km to Jakarta, the country's largest city.
- Close by: Balai Pungut (70 km).
Dating by city / Indonesia / Riau / Dumai
Meet people in Dumai
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Dumai? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
First-date ideas for Dumai
A weekday evening works well in Dumai: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.
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 Dumai
Who can I meet near Dumai?
In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Dumai?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Dumai or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Dumai 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 date someone from outside Dumai?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Places near Dumai
Dating tips
Profile & photos
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First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
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