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Singles in Damascus

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A few facts about Damascus

  • About 1.6 million people live in Damascus, one of the three biggest cities in Syria.
  • It's the capital of Syria.
  • Aleppo, the largest city in Syria, is about 310 km away.
  • Close by: Babīlā (6 km), Jaramānā (6 km) and ‘Irbīn (8 km).

First-date ideas for Damascus

In Damascus it helps to meet halfway rather than in one person's neighbourhood. A place near a transport hub means nobody spends an hour getting there, or getting home.

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 Damascus

Who can I meet near Damascus?

Within 50 km of Damascus there are 19 towns and cities — Dūmā, Jaramānā and Dārayyā among them — with more than 2.2 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 Damascus?

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

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

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