Esenler at a glance
- Esenler is part of the Istanbul urban area, about 7 km from the centre.
- Home to about 520,000 people.
- Towns nearby: Arnavutköy (19 km), Beylikdüzü (21 km) and Büyükçekmece (25 km).
Dating by city / Türkiye / Istanbul region / Istanbul / Esenler
Singles in Esenler
Members from Esenler and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
A first date in Esenler
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Esenler. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
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 Esenler: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Esenler?
More than 16 million people live within 50 km of Esenler, in 12 towns and cities including Istanbul, Beylikdüzü and Sultanbeyli. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Esenler?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Esenler 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 Esenler real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Esenler?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.