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Dating in Riyadh

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Riyadh at a glance

  • Riyadh is one of the three largest cities in Saudi Arabia, with about 4.2 million inhabitants.
  • Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia.
  • Riyadh is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • It's about 849 km to Jeddah, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Al Jubaylah (37 km), Al ‘Uyaynah (42 km) and Al Hayāthim (78 km).

Where to meet in Riyadh

Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in Riyadh. A coffee, a gallery or a walk through a market gives you something to talk about and an easy way to end it after an hour.

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 Riyadh: questions and answers

How far around Riyadh can I search?

Within 50 km of Riyadh there are 3 towns and cities — Al ‘Uyaynah and Al Jubaylah among them — with more than 4.2 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Riyadh free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh?

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

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