ArabLounge Review December 2018 - Scam or Real Dates?

Last updated: November 2018

Our Review

ArabLounge is a premier dating site for Arab singles all over the world. It is owned and operated by World Singles Networks. With over 14 years of providing a niche dating platform for Arabs who are looking for love and relationships, the member base of ArabLounge has grown to over 1 million. On its website, there are hundreds of published success stories written by past ArabLounge members who have found love through the platform. This validates ArabLounge’s competency in matching Arab singles.

Member Structure

Members

470,000 from USA

Members activity

1,700 daily logins

Gender Proportion

50 %

You get a personal profile which you can fill out

Over 1 million registered members worldwide
Majority of members are of Arab descent
Most users reside in the United States
Majority of members fall within the age range of 25-44
Members usually are straightforward about what they are looking to gain from using the dating site

As ArabLounge is a dating site that is specifically made for Arab singles to meet, its members are of Arab descent. However, these singles commonly reside in other countries besides those in the Arab peninsula. In fact, a huge percentage of its member base comes from the United States.

Majority of the members in ArabLounge fall within the age range of 25 to 44. Most have never been married and are looking for the rightful partner they would want to grow old with. Most members indicate in their profiles what exactly they are looking for—not just their intentions, but also the qualities of their ideal partner.

18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+

Signing Up

Quick and easy account registration
You are required to provide basic information
Registration is free
Gay share available
You can upload your profile photo later
No email verification required

Signing up in ArabLounge is a quick and easy process. You are just required to provide basic details such as your gender, the gender of the person you are looking for, location, birthday, and email address. You also have to nominate a username and a password that you will use to log in at the site.

After providing those basic details, you will be asked to give a little more information about your appearance and cultural background. You are also required to write a profile headline with at least 10 characters, and a paragraph about yourself and your ideal match with at least 100 characters. The last step in finishing your registration is ticking the optional box if you want to extend your search to other World Singles Communities.

Making Contact

Messaging is only for Platinum members
Sending winks is free
You can send interests through the ‘Photo Slideshow’ feature
You are able to view who viewed your profile, sent you winks, and who are interested in you
You can put interesting users to your ‘Favorites List’
Detailed search filters available for Platinum members

Contacting in ArabLounge can be very productive and fruitful if you upgrade to a Platinum membership. Only paying members are able to send and read messages. Free members can only send winks and put interesting users to their ‘Favorites List’.

As a free member, you can also take part in the ‘Photo Slideshow’ feature in which you can hit ‘I’m Interested’ to send an interest notification to that particular member. In the case that you and that member are mutually interested with one another, you will belong to each other’s ‘Connections’ list. This can help you decide if a planned upgrade is worth it.

Your contact history with all members is listed on the members’ profiles, as well as on the ‘Activity’ tab found on the main menu. This can help you keep track of your interactions.

Profile Quality

Percentage meter illustrates how complete your profile is
There is a checklist of the incomplete section in your profile
Profiles are approved by ArabLounge’s customer service team
You can select a mood that will be placed beside your name on your profile
Profile information depends on how much you are willing to share

The profiles are quite detailed
Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free
Profile photo and profile information can be edited later

The amount of information featured in the ArabLounge member profiles depends on how much a member is willing to share. Every profile has three tabs which are the ‘About Me’, ‘My Match’, and ‘Photos’. The ‘My Match’ tab has the details of your matching criteria. This section does not really have much detail. The ‘Photos’ tab displays your photo gallery.

The ‘About Me’ section features the profile header and about paragraph that you initially composed upon registration. The sections of information that follow afterward are upon your discretion if you want to answer them or not. These details circle around your insights, favorites, personality, lifestyle, and interests. Basic profile details about your appearance and background are found on the right boxed section of your profile, below the thumbnails of your photo gallery.

Every profile has a message and ‘Wink’ button found on the upper right. The ‘Report’ and ‘Block’ buttons are found at the very bottom of the page.

App

ArabLounge currently doesn't have a mobile app.

Real Life Review

I got divorced almost two years ago with my American wife. We got married too soon, and we really didn't understand each other's cultures. At my age, it's kind of hard to find a woman who shares my culture here in the United States. So I was recommended by my friend to sign up with ArabLounge, which caters to Arabs like myself. I've been a member for almost two weeks now and I'm currently enjoying my time. I'm talking to some women who match my ideal type, and I've set some dates for the next few weeks. Hopefully, I'd finally find the woman I'd spend the rest of my life with through ArabLounge. - Chidi, Phoenix, AZ

Design and Usability

The design of ArabLounge is straightforward, but its interface design could be better. The site has a banner ad, and below this is the website’s main menu. The menu consists of the different features of the website, starting with ‘My Home’. This tab is where member updates are posted through a ‘News Feed’. Beside this are the ‘Inbox’, which stores all your messages, and the ‘Activity’, which is a drop-down menu of your winks, views, and connections.

The next tabs are the ‘Matches’ and ’Search’ features, where you can see your match suggestions and browse other profiles to your liking. These tabs are followed by the ‘Community’ drop-down menu of the site’s special features such as the ‘Magazine’. Beside this tab is the ‘Photo Slideshow’, which is similar to a roulette-type matching feature wherein a picture is displayed and you have to click ‘Yes, I’m interested’ or ‘No, show next’. The last tab is your profile.

ArabLounge Costs and Prices

Account registration
View profiles
Browse members
Send winks

All of your messages can be read
Initiate chat conversations
Read all messages received
Detailed search options
See who read your messages
Become more visible in search results

Duration / Credits / Coins	Costs per month	Total
Platinum Membership
1 Month	39.99 $ / Month	39.99 $
3 Months	29.99 $ / Month	89.97 $
6 Months	24.99 $ / Month	149.94 $

Is ArabLounge expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers ArabLounge is upper moderate.

Credit Card

Payment will appear as ‘WORLDSINGLES’ on your statement

ArabLounge has one type of premium membership which is offered in three different package durations. Premium membership is important in Arab Lounge as the most important contacting feature, which is messaging, is only possible with a premium membership. Premium membership is auto-renewed for the same price and same package that you initially sign up for. Under no circumstance will Arab Lounge give any refunds to members.

Special Features

ArabLounge has these special features offered on their dating site:

News Feed

This feature publishes all new activity of members near you, whether it is a profile update or if the member is currently online and available to chat.

Activity History

This feature lists all members who winked at you, marked you as interesting, viewed your profile, and those who confirmed their mutual interest in you.

Photo Slideshow

The ‘Photo Slideshow’ shows you a photo of another member and you have to click whether you are interested with that person or not to view the next photo. Clicking that you are interested will send a notification to that member. If you and that member are mutually interested to each other, you will belong in each other’s connection list.

My Mood

‘My Mood’ is like a status update which will be visible on your profile. You can select your mood from a list.

ArabLounge Magazine

This feature is similar to a blog where ArabLounge writers post content once in a while about Arab culture and lifestyle.

Charity

ArabLounge is partners with Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF). You can donate to the organization through ArabLounge and if you do, an iCare badge will be placed on your profile (unless you decide to donate anonymously).

Our rating

Signing Up:	3.0 / 5
Making Contact:	3.0 / 5
Profile Quality:	3.5 / 5
Real Life Review:	4.0 / 5

Editors Conclusion

Overall, ArabLounge provides a competent dating platform for Arab singles who are living in the United States. Basing from the success stories published on the website, anyone can really find a life partner through the dating website. The good thing about ArabLounge is that you can create an account for free. You are not required to upgrade your membership if you want to get a feel of the website and browse some members’ profiles. However, members can only do so much with a free membership, as messaging, which is the only feature that can lead to a good connection, is a premium feature. A Platinum membership may deem to be worth it if you are planning to find a partner through the website. Still, you’ll never know what ArabLounge can possibly give you if you don’t sign up for an account first!

FAQ

Facts

Who owns ArabLounge?

ArabLounge is owned and operated by World Singles Networks.

Is ArabLounge only for Arabs?

Anyone can join ArabLounge, but it is specifically made for singles who are of Arab descent.

Membership

How do I sign up in ArabLounge?

Just simply go to their website and fill out the fields in the sign-up form.

Does ArabLounge offer a premium membership?

Yes, it offers a Platinum membership starting at $34.99 for one month. You can get huge discounts if you sign up for a bigger package.

Is my membership auto-renewed?

Yes, membership is automatically renewed in ArabLounge for the same price and package duration of your current membership. You can turn this off on your ‘Account Settings’.

I did not enjoy my time on Arab Lounge, can I have a refund?

You can contest your concern to get a refund. Just fill out their refund form and ArabLounge will get back to you in about 48 hours.

I want to cancel my membership, can I have a refund for the balance of Platinum membership time remaining?

No, you can, however, enjoy the perks of your ArabLounge premium membership up to the last day of your billing cycle.

Can I recover my account once I delete it?

Yes, just simply send an email to ArabLounge’s customer support about your account details and your deleted profile will be recovered.

Usability

How does ArabLounge’s matching algorithm work?

ArabLounge gives you match suggestions that are in accordance with the details you put on your ‘Match Criteria’.

How do I upload photos?

Simply click the ‘Upload Photo’ button at the top right of the ‘My Profile’ page.

What is the News Feed?

‘News Feed’ is ArabLounge’s feature where it publishes the activities of members who match your criteria.

Can I include my contact details as part of my message to another ArabLounge member?

Yes, but if you are not comfortable, you shouldn’t do so.

How do I send a message?

You can send a message by clicking the ‘Send Message’ on any member’s profile. However, messaging is exclusive to ArabLounge’s Platinum members.

What are ‘winks’?

‘Winks’ are what ArabLounge members can send you if they want to flirt with you.

Security

What security features does ArabLounge have?

ArabLounge abides by Privacy Policies required by law and has a published ‘Terms of Usage’ that are enforced and monitored by moderators.

How do I report a profile in ArabLounge?

You can report by clicking the ‘Report Concern’ button found at the bottom of any member’s profile.

A user is sending me messages that are making me uncomfortable, how do I block that user?

You can block that user by clicking the ‘Block profile’ button found on that ArabLounge’s member’s profile.

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Infos

Company:	World Singles Networks
Adress:	Greater Los Angeles Area, West Coast, Western US
Phone-Hotline:	+1 (949) 743-2535
E-Mail:	support@worldsingles.com

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