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Meet people in Masdar City

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A few facts about Masdar City

  • Masdar City has a population of about 15,000.
  • It's part of the Abu Dhabi region.
  • Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is about 100 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Khalifah A City, about 1 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Al Shamkhah City (10 km), Mohammed Bin Zayed City (11 km) and Bani Yas City (14 km).

A first date in Masdar City

In a small place like Masdar City, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Khalifah A City, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

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 Masdar City

Who can I meet near Masdar City?

Within 50 km of Masdar City there are 6 towns and cities — Abu Dhabi, Khalifah A City and Mohammed Bin Zayed City among them — with more than 2.1 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 Masdar City?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Masdar City 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 Masdar City 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 date someone from outside Masdar City?

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

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