What Is ArabLounge.com?

Arab Lounge is an online dating platform that connects Arab singles from all over the world. The platform is not exclusive to Arab men and women only but welcomes anyone interested in dating Middle Eastern singles. Arab Lounge is part of the World Singles Network of dating sites that has been helping to connect all kinds of people since 2001.

This review will cover everything you need to know about the platform, as well as a few things that other Arab Lounge reviews seem to have missed. We discuss how to sign up, what features are on offer (and how best to use them), and how much you can expect to pay for the dating service. In the end, you’ll know if this is the right site for you!

Pros

• All profiles must first be approved by moderators (drastically limits the number of fake profiles on the site)

• The ArabLounge app is available for Android and iOS users

• The platform offers regular discounts on its subscription prices

• A dedicated platform for Arab dating both locally and internationally (profiles of Arab women are not only in the Middle East but all over the world)

Cons

• Unable to send any messages without being a paid member

• There is no free or even short-term trial period offered

• Very few features are offered when compared to other dating sites

• There are many incomplete and empty profiles

ArabLounge Login Process

Creating an account on Arab Lounge is very straightforward and easy to complete. You’ll only need a few minutes to finish all the steps required. Registering on the app follows the same approach as the ArabLounge.com sign in process described below.

Head over to ArabLounge.com or download the ArabLounge app from your preferred mobile app store to get started. From the homepage you’ll be asked to provide the following information to set up your account:

• Your gender (Man / Woman)

• The gender you are looking for (Man / Woman)

• Your location (Country and city)

• Date of birth

• Email address

• Username

• Password

Click ‘CONTINUE’ to proceed. By doing so you also agree to the site’s terms and conditions and privacy policy. After this initial form has been completed, the site will prompt you step by step (in a fun and interactive way) to add more personal details to your profile before you can start browsing. A total of 9 steps ask you to describe your:

1. Body type and height.

2. Hair and eye color.

3. Profession, income, and education.

4. Drinking and smoking habits.

5. Marital status, religion, and political views.*

6. Whether you have or want kids.

7. Family roots and ethnicity.

8. Spoken languages and favorite music genres.*

9. Upload a profile photo.*

* Giving your political views, languages, music, and adding a photo are all optional steps.

Profile Completion

As a brand new member of either the app or website, all the information that was provided during your initial Arab Lounge login will populate your profile. That is if you’ve answered all of the questions that were asked in the ArabLounge sign in process, including the optional ones. Your zodiac sign will be automatically calculated from your date of birth. This will leave you with a half-full profile with a few sections that still need to be completed.

You will not be visible to other members until you complete your profile to a certain level.  Once you have, you will then also be able to select whether to show up as online or offline to others. The 7 empty profile sections include the following:

1. In your own words: give your profile a short headline and add a lengthier self-summary to describe yourself

2. Favorites: mention your favorites for any of the 18 available categories (food, sports, books, etc.)

3. Interests: write a little about things that interest you out of the 63 options (technology, cars, art, etc.)

4. Personality: rate where you fall on the scale for 11 different personality traits (confidence, romance, independence, etc.)

5. Lifestyle: rate where your current lifestyle falls on the scale in 8 categories (religion, neatness, work ethic, etc.)

6. Insights: give more insights into your life by answering 16 questions (describe your perfect weekend for example)

7. Photo gallery: add up to 20 photos to your profile 

There’s also a ‘Looking for’ section in your profile which will show others the age range that you are most interested in. This can however not be changed from your profile directly but will be what you’ve selected as your preferred age range on the search page. This can only be changed from the search page.

User Account Quality

As the site’s name already suggests, most profiles of women have somewhere in the Middle East as their hometown location. The majority of those seem to be from Saudi Arabia in particular. Arab Lounge will only show someone’s profile to other users if it has been completed, but this does not include whether they have a photo. Therefore you will frequently come across quite a few empty profiles on the site.

The overall amount of information that is shown about someone will depend on how much they are willing to share. There is a handy percentage meter and checklist to help show just how complete your profile is. The site has an effective matchmaking system that uses profile information to match Arab singles with members they are most compatible with without ever needing to swipe through hundreds of profiles.

Dating Features

Intuitive Browsing

ArabLounge goes above and beyond what most dating sites offer with regard to how you browse through profiles. On your dashboard, other members will be grouped in the usual way by who is online, who is new, and also by latest photo upload. But on ArabLounge the matchmaking algorithm will also show the members that you may like as well as who might like you based on its calculations.

These members are selected and grouped based on shared attributes on your profile as well as any search filters that have been used.  This might seem like a rather small feature but it has a big impact on making things easier for users to meet compatible singles without first needing to endlessly swipe through profiles.

Instant Messenger

Any ArabLounge chat that you have online will happen on your chat page where members can send instant messages to stay in touch. Every person that you communicate with will get a private chat room. If there’s ever a conversation that dies down, you can archive the chat to keep your chat rooms uncluttered and show only those members that you are interested in.

On the left side of your chat box, there is also a very handy link with “Success and Safety Tips” to help you on your online dating journey. Other dating sites usually have this somewhere obscure, but ArabLounge makes it easily accessible exactly where you’ll need it most.

Activity

On your activity page, you’ll see just how successful you’ve been in catching other’s attention on the site. Here you can view who liked you, who you liked, who viewed you, who you viewed, and see if there were any connections (this is when you’ve liked each other).

Having all this knowledge can help members decide who they want to chat with to see if there’s maybe more than just the initial attraction. Since there is no swiping feature on the site, likes are either received while browsing the dashboard or on your search page. So usually you’ll only get likes from members who’ve gone out of their way to find someone like you.

Advanced Search Filters

The search page on Arab Lounge is probably where you’ll spend most of your time on the platform before you start chatting. Finding someone compatible is half the battle of online dating after all. As a free user, you’ll get to filter members based on the following:

• Age range

• Location (country and city)

• Distance from the set location

• Only see profiles that have photos

• Family roots

• Physique

• Race

• Religion

Platinum members can supercharge their search results with even more filters that are exclusively available to them. Not only can you search through Arab Lounge members, but by activating the World+ feature on your search page it will also add users from every other dating platform in the ‘World Singles’ database. This will increase your chances even further of finding someone compatible to meet online.

Night Mode

Another small but impactful feature is having a night mode setting. Just click the menu icon in the top-right corner and at the bottom of the drop-down menu there will be a toggle with a sun and moon icon. As a default, it will be set to daytime giving the site a bright white background, perfect for daytime use.

Setting it to night mode changes the background to a dark tan color. This makes it so much better to enjoy some late-night online dating without having a bright screen burning your corneas.

Prices & Costs

The Arab Lounge dating site is a subscription-based platform giving only limited access to free members. Members on a free account are restricted to general browsing on the site using only basic search filters, viewing profiles (including their photos), and liking members. Sending messages will require an active Platinum membership.

Platinum memberships are priced according to their duration. These include a 1-month, 3-months, and 6-months subscription package. Subscriptions will automatically renew as soon as they expire and opting for a longer subscription period will come at a discounted monthly price. The most cost-effective option works out to be $19.99 per month without any discounts applied.

Subscription Cost

Subscription Perks

• Unlimited messaging

• Access advanced search filters

• Stand out with a Platinum badge

• Activate read receipts

Payment Methods

• Credit card

• PayPal

• Google pay

• Check

How Safe Is ArabLounge.com?

Online Security

ArabLounge claims to be committed to protecting its members’ personal information as well as keeping them safe while online. According to the site’s Privacy Policy, it employs industry-standard SSL software to ensure data security. The site also encrypts any personal and financial data and stores it with Verisign as an added layer of security.

To help users stay safe online they offer an in-depth document on online dating and safety tips. Following these can help to ensure that users have fun both on and offline (even for long-distance dating) by being more cautious and taking some basic precautions.

Fake Profiles

To combat scams and lower the possibility of having fake accounts on the site, ArabLounge uses moderators to approve profiles before they are activated. While there are no measures that can 100% prevent fakes, the effect that moderation has is very noticeable. Other dating sites that use fake profiles are very easy to spot. So does ArabLounge fake its accounts? It certainly does not seem that way.

Final Thoughts

All things considered, ArabLounge provides an online dating platform that is a very good fit for Arab singles and anyone interested in Middle Eastern dating. Men and women of all kinds of religions and ethnicities from all over the world can connect here.

Members of ArabLounge are primarily looking for friendship, love, and even marriage. So if you are averse to having a serious love life and prefer the thrills of a hookup culture, then this will not be the place for you. Wanting something real does come at a premium cost though, but it would be a small price to pay if you end up finding the woman of your dreams.

The intuitive matchmaking algorithm and the well-structured search page on Arab Lounge are going to be your best friends here. You won’t need to do much searching since the platform will already suggest your best matches. But if you do feel like searching for something more, then you’ll have one of the best-designed search features right at your fingertips.

FAQ

What Is Arab Lounge?

Arab Lounge is a premier online dating app and website specifically created for Arab singles and those who want to date Arabs. The available dating features help users to meet and chat with Muslim and non-religious Arabs alike. They aim to give your Arabian love life a safe place to start.

How Much Does An Arab Lounge Subscription Cost?

The overall monthly costs of a subscription to Arab Lounge will depend on the length of the subscription. Opting for a lengthier duration results in a significant discount per month.

• 1 Month Platinum subscription: $32.99 ($32.99 per month)

• 3 Months Platinum subscription: $74.97 ($24.99 per month)

• 6 Months Platinum subscription: $119.94 ($19.99 per month)

Is The Arab Lounge Dating Site Legit?

Yes! There are many success stories from both Arab men and women published on the site. Singles from all over the world, but especially America, seem to have the most success with Middle Eastern singles on Arab Lounge.

Is There An Arab Lounge App Available?

Yes! There is an Arab Lounge dating app available for both iOS and Android users. The Arab Lounge app can be downloaded from your preferred app store and works the same way as the website version.

Can I Find Members On Arab Lounge Near Me Or Not?

ArabLounge has an international user base of Arab women and men from all corners of the globe. The location filter on its search page can help you be very specific by designating which city (and how far from this city) you would like to meet a match.

Will The Arab Lounge Coupons I Found Online Actually Work?

Yes, but only if those coupon codes are still active. Some online sources post codes with multiple discount values. An ArabLounge gift code is generally structured in the configuration of “40FREE” or “SAVE40” for example, which should give a 40% discount for your first month’s subscription.

Are Arab Lounge Reviews From Former Users More Positive Or Negative?

ArabLounge reviews are generally an equal mix of both good and bad. Some of the negative reviews however mention dislike towards the platform’s design and the quality of Arab women online (being either married already or too far away).

How To Delete My Arab Lounge Account Permanently?

• Log in to your Arab Lounge account

• Click on the menu bar in the top-right corner of the screen

• Select “Settings” under your profile photo

• Scroll to the very bottom of your account tab

• Click the “That’s Okay” link next to Need to deactivate your account?

• Tick the box to indicate you are sure of your choice

• Click “DEACTIVATE MY ACCOUNT” to finalize deletion