A few facts about Ar Rāshidīyah
- Ar Rāshidīyah is part of the Dubai urban area, about 18 km from the centre.
- About 38,000 people live here.
- Close by: Sharjah (12 km), Ajman (22 km) and Al Sajaah (26 km).
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Singles in Ar Rāshidīyah
Members from Ar Rāshidīyah and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
Where to meet in Ar Rāshidīyah
In a town like Ar Rāshidīyah, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.
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 Ar Rāshidīyah: questions and answers
How far around Ar Rāshidīyah can I search?
More than 6.4 million people live within 50 km of Ar Rāshidīyah, in 9 towns and cities including Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Ar Rāshidīyah free on YADate?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Ar Rāshidīyah 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 Ar Rāshidīyah real?
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, only members with a confirmed email address appear in search, 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 Ar Rāshidīyah?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Arab Emirates or abroad. So far people from 22 countries have joined.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
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First dates
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