If you’ve ever tried using dating apps as an Iranian living abroad, you already know how it goes. You match with someone based on location and quickly find that your worldviews are in stark contrast.
The problem is not that these apps don’t deliver matches. It’s that they are not built to cater to the Iranian way of building relationships. Iranians need apps that have their cultural nuances built in. One where they don’t need to explain Farsi concepts because everyone there shares the same cultural context.
This is exactly what KIBAKI offers.
Key Takeaways
- KIBAKI is a Persian dating and community app catering to the global Iranian diaspora.
- The app launches in the Düsseldorf region of Germany, and members can join from anywhere in the world, be it Europe, North America, Asia, or beyond.
- It also serves as a Persian community app with a section for Events that users can attend in the local Iranian communities.
- The app uses European privacy standards and only requires the minimum information needed to meet people.
- You can join the waiting list if KIBAKI is not yet in your city, and you’ll be notified when it is.
Why We Built KIBAKI: A Persian Dating App for the Diaspora
An Iranian in Germany once matched with a nice girl from Hamburg on a dating app. Things were going smoothly until a lot of their conversations steered towards him having to explain many Iranian concepts to her. By the second week of matching, the spark was no longer there because almost 70% of their conversations were him
explaining or translating something to her.
This is not a unique experience. Ask any Iranian abroad who has dated on a mainstream app, and they’ll have a version of it. The Iranian diaspora community is strangely underserved by digital platforms despite being hugely connected.
Mainstream apps typically have a huge user base, but they aren’t built with any particular community in mind. That means Iranians abroad are swiping on profiles that do not share their culture and worldview. This gap has long existed for Iranians abroad. KIBAKI was built from scratch around how Iranians actually meet and connect by people who live this reality every day.
What does “KIBAKI” mean?
KIBAKI comes from Persian itself: ‘Ki’ means ‘who,’ ‘Ba’ means ‘with,’ and ‘Ki’ means ‘who’ again. Read in Finglish (Persian written in Latin letters), KIBAKI means ‘who with who?’ — a playful nod to the question every single person asks. It’s short, easy to pronounce in any language, and carries a little spark of connection.
Then there’s the slogan: “Dress Italian. Drive German. Date Persian.” It shows something real about Iranians in the diaspora with a layered identity. They take the best of the culture wherever they live while still rooted in their own heritage. The logo is also well thought out and connected to Persian culture. A cat with a heart shaped like a tulip references an old symbol in Persian poetry, and it represents love, passion, and devotion. It looks soft and friendly, but also has a deep meaning behind it.
Inside the KIBAKI Dating App: What It Is and Is Not
KIBAKI is first an Iranian dating app where Persian singles can meet one another for serious relationships. But it’s also a Persian community app with a free Events section where members can find Iranian gatherings in their cities.
KIBAKI is not a marketplace, so there are no ticket sales for the events uploaded. It’s also not a generic social network meant to replace your family or friends. It’s meant to help Iranians dating worldwide find potential partners and local community events in their cities.
Who Is KIBAKI For?
Our members are diverse, and they are from a pretty wide mix of backgrounds. There are young professionals in their late twenties and thirties. Professionals in fields like engineering, medicine, design, or tech, looking for someone who already gets the rhythm of that life.
We also have second-generation Iranians who grew up between two cultures and want a partner who understands what that’s actually like. There are people who’ve just moved abroad, maybe for university or a new job, trying to build a social or romantic life in a city they aren’t familiar with yet And then there are Iranians who’ve been on dating apps for years without much luck, looking for something a bit more intentional this time around.
Core Features of the KIBAKI Dating App for Iranian Singles
Culturally-aware filters
KIBAKI dating app offers several filters inspired by the Iranian culture. You can set your filters to the language you prefer (Farsi, English, or German), cultural connection (ranging from traditional to secular), lifestyle, and the type of relationship you want. These filters help narrow down the profile suggestions you get and help you skip having conversations that won’t lead anywhere.
Persian-themed digital gifts
Users can send digital gifts inside chat. It could be something simple like a digital cup of coffee, just like how you might buy someone a drink before starting a conversation with them in real life. There are also more premium options, like a digital rose box. These are small gestures rooted in the Persian culture of hospitality.
A free Events section for the community
Members can post local events like film screenings, Yoga and matcha mornings, art shows, poetry readings, or cultural events like Nowruz. You can post for free, and people can show interest by marking themselves as “Interested” or “Going.” You can’t sell or give out tickets on the app; it’s just meant to help people discover Iranian events.
Privacy by design
KIBAKI upholds European data-protection standards. It only requires the minimal information needed to connect people, and users can control how much information they share. Like other modern dating apps, it uses approximate location information with your permission, never your precise location.
A considered approach to verification
We understand that close-knit communities need trust to thrive. This is why KIBAKI uses verification processes, like phone verification and selfie verification, to help reduce fake profiles.
Multilingual interface from day one
KIBAKI can be accessed in Persian (right to left), German, and English. This means members across the diaspora can use the app in the language they think in, whether they are in Düsseldorf, Toronto, or anywhere else.
How Matching Works on KIBAKI as an Iranian Dating App
Unlike most dating apps that match people based on age, location, and gender, KIBAKI, as a Persian dating app, uses more than that. It factors in cultural values, language preference, and lifestyle compatibility. When two people express interest in each other, you have a match, and chat opens.
When Does KIBAKI Launch?
KIBAKI launches in the Düsseldorf region of Germany in September 2026. The city is right at the centre of Europe and is home to one of the most active Iranian communities in the diaspora.
We are also expanding to other major cities with large Iranian communities across Germany, the rest of Europe, the UK, North America, and beyond. The new cities will be announced on the app and on the waiting list as they open up.
If your city isn’t fully active yet, you can still join the waiting list, and you’ll hear as soon as that changes.
Supporting the Iranian Diaspora Through the KIBAKI Community App
KIBAKI is built with the long-term Iranian community in mind. We know how invaluable communities are. The small Nowruz gatherings held in someone’s living room, the poetry nights announced in community WhatsApp groups, the local Persian choirs and language classes. Those things matter, and they don’t always get the support they deserve.
Beyond what happens on the app, the team supports cultural events, Iranian artists abroad, and community organisations. We serve as an Iranian diaspora app, trying to build a more connected community overall.
What’s Next for KIBAKI?
KIBAKI is a growing community, and as such, we have a few things on the roadmap:
- Deeper cultural filters as we learn from the feedback we get from current members.
- Optional stronger verification processes for the members who want that extra peace of mind.
- A more inclusive Events section with more features for discovery.
- Gradual expansion to other countries with large Iranian populations.
- Editorial and community content that makes diaspora life feel a little less scattered.
These are well-thought-out plans that our community members can be on the lookout for.
Ready When You Are
For us, KIBAKI is not just an app. It is a deliberate attempt to build a digital space specifically for Iranians all over the world. It’s a space where you can connect with other Iranians in the diaspora without having to explain yourself first. Your language, your culture and your values are the starting point here.
If that’s the kind of space you’ve been looking for, join our community today.
Frequently Asked Questions
KIBAKI is an app that connects Iranians across the world for dating and community building. It offers Farsi-friendly features like language filters and digital gifts.
The app will first launch in Düsseldorf, Germany, in September 2026, and will expand to other German cities, Europe, North America, and beyond.
No. While KIBAKI is mainly for dating, it also offers an Events section for anyone looking for Iranian gatherings in their city, regardless of their relationship status.
KIBAKI works in line with European data-protection standards. It only asks for the minimum information needed to connect two people.
You can join the waiting list, and you will be notified when KIBAKI opens in your country or city.
KIBAKI is available in Persian, German, and English. New languages will be
added as the app grows.
Want to be one of the first members when KIBAKI opens in your city?