Meeting people in the UAE
Most people in the UAE arrived from somewhere else, and many arrived alone. Building a life here — and meeting someone to build it with — takes more deliberate effort than it would at home. Wrati is designed for people who are serious about that, and who value privacy while they look.
Free to join for men and women
What dating in United Arab Emirates is like
Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi function as one region for many residents: people live in one emirate and work in another. Being clear about where you actually live, and how far you are willing to travel, saves a lot of cancelled plans.
The country is home to large South Asian communities. For Indians, Pakistanis, Nepalis and Sri Lankans living here, meeting someone who shares their language or home culture often matters, and in-chat translation helps when they do not.
The UAE has its own laws and customs on relationships and public behaviour, and they differ between emirates. Meet in public places, respect local rules, and check that any feature you rely on — internet voice and video calling in particular is regulated here — works on your network.
Dating, relationships and marriage in United Arab Emirates
A large share of people looking for a partner in the UAE are looking for marriage or something long-term, often with family involved. Wrati lets you say so on your profile so you meet people who want the same thing.
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.
Love in your language
Languages commonly spoken in United Arab Emirates include Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam. 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.
Places in United Arab Emirates
Other countries
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.
Guides and advice
Frequently asked questions
Is Wrati suitable for Indians living in Dubai or Abu Dhabi?
Yes. You can set your language and what you are looking for, which makes it easier to meet people who share your background — and in-chat translation helps when you do not share a first language.
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.
Can I use Wrati if I am looking for marriage rather than dating?
Yes. When you set up your profile you choose what you are looking for — Marriage, Long term, Short term and other intentions — and that is shown to the people you match with, so marriage-minded members can find each other without guessing.
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.
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.