Dating by city / United Arab Emirates

Singles in the United Arab Emirates

Pick a region or a city and see who is close by. Messages, likes and filters on YADate cost nothing.

The United Arab Emirates at a glance

About 9.6 million people live in the United Arab Emirates.
The biggest cities are Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Our directory covers 33 places in the United Arab Emirates, in 7 regions.

Dating in the United Arab Emirates: questions and answers

Is there a free dating site in the United Arab Emirates?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in the United Arab Emirates 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 singles in the United Arab Emirates 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone who lives outside the United Arab Emirates?

Yes. YADate works worldwide: choose any city in the filters and see the people there.

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