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Dating for people who stopped swiping.
VAELA is a private membership for people who'd rather meet than message. Every member is ID-verified and every application reviewed. You match, we arrange the date — venue booked, the rest handled. Opening first in Miami.
How it works
Four steps, and then a real date.
Most apps leave you messaging for weeks. Here you book the date first, and the conversation starts once it's in the calendar.
Apply
You upload a few portraits, tell us about yourself, and answer 15 questions most apps never ask. A person reads every application. Not everyone gets in.
Be verified
You verify your ID once. We keep it private and never show it to other members.
Be introduced
We match you on your answers and send you a few introductions at a time. You see their profile and where you align. No swiping.
Meet properly
You invite someone to a date. When you both accept, we book the venue and arrange the rest. The chat opens between you, and all you have to do is turn up.
Inside VAELA
Match, invite, meet.
App screenshots. Profiles shown are illustrative.
Membership
What it costs.
Membership is $249/month for men. Women pay nothing — no membership fee and no date fees. When you set a date and time, VAELA books the venue for you; this costs $30 per date and is required for every booked date. Food and drinks are paid at the venue.
FAQ
Before you apply.
How do I join?
Apply in the iOS app. Every application is reviewed, and acceptance is not guaranteed.
What does it cost?
Membership is $249/month for men. Women pay nothing — no membership fee and no date fees. When you set a date and time, VAELA books the venue for you; this costs $30 per date and is required for every booked date. Food and drinks are paid at the venue.
How does verification work?
VAELA verifies your identity document once. It is kept private and never shown to other members.
How are introductions made?
Members answer 15 questions. AI matches a small number of introductions based on how those answers align. There is no feed. Chat opens between two members once they both accept a date.
Who does VAELA introduce?
Right now VAELA introduces men and women. We're starting with one city and one format, and we'll expand from there.
Can I take screenshots?
Screenshots are against the rules and can result in immediate removal of your membership without refund.
Where is VAELA available?
VAELA is launching first in Miami.
Is it on Android?
Not yet. VAELA is launching on iOS first.
When does it launch?
Soon. A specific launch date has not been announced.
Be first to know when we launch.
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