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Dating in Al Markaz

Members from Al Markaz and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Al Markaz

  • About 6,500 people live in Al Markaz.
  • It's part of the Eastern Province.
  • It's about 1160 km to Jeddah, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Al Mubarraz is about 14 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Al Jafr (3 km), Aţ Ţaraf (4 km) and Al Qārah (7 km).

Where to meet in Al Markaz

From Al Markaz it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

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 Al Markaz

How far around Al Markaz can I search?

More than 670,000 people live within 50 km of Al Markaz, in 11 towns and cities including Al Hufūf, Al Mubarraz and Aţ Ţaraf. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Al Markaz free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Al Markaz or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Al Markaz 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Al Markaz?

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

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