Tel Aviv is a well-known haven for bachelors and bachelorettes looking to go out and hook-up. With so many eclectic places to party, the inherent Israeli need to be a matchmaker and a city that never sleeps - finding someone to take home is rarely a challenge. But, how does single life differ in Tel Aviv from the rest of the world? Ari Ross heads to the city’s nightlife hotspots to get the low-down
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Name: Maayan
Age: 28
Occupation: Artist
“I often go to places like Alla Rampa to escape the intensity of the Tel Aviv dating scene. Sometimes you just want to have a drink with your friends and not be hit on by every guy!
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Age: 27 and 28
Occupation: Musicians
“As visitors in this fine city of Tel Aviv — we are quite amazed by the overwhelming beauty of Israeli girls in some of the spots we’ve been to – including Breakfast, Kuli Alma and Tahat. New York now has some competition for most attractive city!”
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Age: 28
Occupation: Law student
“Israeli guys are way more manly and attentive than guys in the States. And way more handsome! Who needs dating apps when you have streets filled with beautiful people?”
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Age: 31
Occupation: Fashion designer
“The dating customs in Tel Aviv are clearly far less formal than those in Sweden. Girls in Tel Aviv are way more aggressive! But I do find comfort in places like Har Sinai and Uganda where I don’t have to think as much and can let loose a bit.”
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Age: 25
Occupation: Dancer
“Being a native English speaker in Tel Aviv can be dangerous. I’ve been asked to meet the parents of a guy even after one or two dates. Israeli guys tend to flock to foreign girls, so luckily I now have a boyfriend to ward off eager onlookers.”
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Age: 31
Occupation: Actress
“I love the free-spirited, genuine and approachable dating scene in Tel Aviv as opposed to my hometown in L.A. Here, you can discover non-pretentious pick-up spots like Radio EPGB, Kuli Alma and Breakfast Club, where music is a priority and you can dance the night away.
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Age: 25
Occupation: Student
“My most hilarious, yet depressing dating experience in Tel Aviv ended with me walking out on a date at Silon where I was scolded as a “leftist” for not supporting Bibi. I never realized how much politics bleed into the Israeli dating scene.”
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Age: 25
Occupation: Filmmaker
“Here’s a tip: sometimes it proves wise to accompany friends to a gay bar, even if it isn’t your sexual preference. Some of my best dates came from girls I met at gay bars like Shpagat. Pay attention!”