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A few facts about Zahlé

  • Zahlé is among the ten largest cities in Lebanon; about 78,000 people live here.
  • No town in Bekaa is bigger.
  • It's about 37 km to Beirut, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Chmistâr (17 km), Hrajel (21 km) and Aajaltoûn (24 km).

Where to meet in Zahlé

Zahlé is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Chmistâr is close by.

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 Zahlé: questions and answers

How far around Zahlé can I search?

Within 50 km of Zahlé there are 18 towns and cities — Beirut, Aley and Jounieh among them — with more than 2.4 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Zahlé free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Zahlé and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Zahlé real?

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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Zahlé?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Lebanon or abroad.

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