Getting to know someone serious in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, getting to know a possible partner is almost always about marriage, and it is done with care for family, faith and reputation. Wrati is built for people who want to talk privately and respectfully first, to see whether there is real common ground, before anything moves towards families and a formal next step. Your number stays hidden and your intention is clear from the start.
Free to join for men and women
What dating in Saudi Arabia is like
Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province cities of Dammam, Al Khobar and Dhahran are hundreds of kilometres apart and feel quite different. Saying plainly which city you live in, and whether you would ever consider moving, avoids conversations that can never go anywhere.
Saudi citizens live alongside very large communities from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, the Philippines, Yemen, Sudan and many other countries. Arabic is the shared language of daily life, and in-chat translation helps when two people think more easily in Urdu, Malayalam, Tagalog or another language.
The working week runs Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday as the weekend, and many people work long shifts. Summer heat keeps much of life indoors for months at a time, so a patient written conversation is often how people first learn whether they are compatible.
Saudi Arabia has its own laws and customs on relationships and conduct between men and women, and they should always be followed. Respect them in every conversation, keep any meeting within what is appropriate, and check that any feature you rely on, such as in-app calling, works on your network.
Dating, relationships and marriage in Saudi Arabia
Most people here who are looking for a partner are looking for a husband or wife, and families usually take part well before any engagement. Choose Marriage or Long term as your intention so the people you meet know you are serious from the first message.
Discretion protects everyone. Incognito lets you look without appearing in discovery, your phone number is never shown, and a man can send a woman one message until she replies, so women decide who gets a conversation at all.
Whatever you are looking for, you say it up front. Your intention — Marriage, Long term, Short term and others — is shown to the people you match with, so someone looking for a life partner and someone looking to date can each find people who want the same thing.
Also on Wrati in Saudi Arabia
Love in your language
Languages commonly spoken in Saudi Arabia include Arabic, English, Urdu, Hindi, Malayalam, Bengali and Tagalog. On Wrati you can list the languages you speak, and in-chat translation helps when you and your match do not share a first language.
How Wrati helps you connect
Photo-verified profiles
A verified badge shows who has confirmed the person in the photos is really them.
Intentions up front
Dating, long-term or marriage — visible before the first message.
Private by default
Your mobile number is never shown to other members.
Free safety tools
Blocking, reporting and who-can-see-me controls never need a paid plan.
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Meeting safely
Keep conversations in the app until you trust someone, meet in a busy public place, tell a friend your plans and never send money to someone you have not met. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, block and report them — both are free for everyone. Read more in our safety guide and privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Wrati in Saudi Arabia?
Wrati works in any modern phone browser at wrati.com, so you can create a profile wherever you are. There is also an Android app on Google Play; if it is not listed in your Play Store, use the web app instead.
Is Wrati suitable for someone in Riyadh who only wants marriage?
Yes. Set your intention to Marriage and it is shown on your profile, so conversations start from the same understanding. Wrati does not arrange introductions or involve families for you; you decide when a conversation is serious enough to bring your family in.
Do men have to verify before they can contact a woman?
Yes. Men complete a live selfie check, matched to their profile photos, before they can message or call. Verified members carry a badge, and a man can send only one message until she replies.
Is Wrati free for both men and women?
Yes. Creating a profile, photo verification, discovering people, matching and starting conversations are free for everyone. Premium is optional and adds extras such as unlimited chats and calling.
Will other members see my phone number?
No. Your mobile number is never shown to other members. You can chat, and with Premium call, inside the app before deciding to share anything else. Blocking and reporting are free for everyone.
Is there a Wrati app for iPhone?
Not yet. Wrati is available as an Android app on Google Play and on the web at wrati.com, which works in any modern mobile browser, including on iPhone.
Can I meet people from other countries on Wrati?
Yes. Wrati is open to members worldwide. You can meet people near you, or look further afield — and in-chat translation helps when you and the other person do not share a first language.
Get Wrati on Android
Wrati works on the web at wrati.com in any modern browser. The Android app is on Google Play where the listing is available in your country. There is no iPhone app yet — on iPhone, use wrati.com in your browser.