Single Indians looking for creative, interesting ways for IRL dates

Be it selecting a newly opened restaurant in the neighbourhood to eat out, going to pottery classes together on weekends, or exploring an adventurous date to go hiking together–daters in India are choosing different experiences to get to know their online connections on first IRL dates. As single Indians jump back into IRL dating, Bumble launched The Date Generator to help them with exciting recommendations for memorable, interesting IRL dates in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. Be it a romantic meal, an adventurous session at a gaming arcade, a low-key jazz night, or just a quick coffee–people can access the Date Generator through the microsite, a unique interactive experience where you share what kind of mood you are in and what suits your dating style for perfect date recommendations.

• Hey, let’s be adventurous

Connected with someone on a dating app because you share a hobby or love for adventure? Per Bumble’s recent study, 35% of daters on Bumble in India surveyed prefer adventurous dates. Plan an exciting date and have some friendly banter over some friendly competition with your date while you go-karting, twilight bowling or try out arcade games, and more a fun session of bouldering, an aerial yoga class, or try your hand at cooking a delicious meal together!

• But, first food

You can never go wrong with a date planned over a good meal. You can choose from a variety of joints and meals to bond over - be it a breakfast date at a local restaurant or some glam-dining at your favourite restaurants in town!

• Creativity is contagious, pass it on

Bumble’s recent study shows that 75% of daters on Bumble in India have picked up new hobbies and skills during the pandemic and 30% of Indian daters on Bumble prefer going on a date based on the hobby or skill they have acquired. Why not channel your creative juices into a fun date! Meet your date over a pottery workshop or try your hand at a paint bar and create a piece of art and a memory to share together!

• Good Vibes Only

Sit back and enjoy if you want to choose low-key dates. Sip and taste some of the best meads and beers, visit a speakeasy bar that revives the jazz culture, or better yet, go out for a coffee date and enjoy the best of artisanal coffees over deep conversations. Check Bumble’s The Date Generator for best recommendations if you’re in the mood for low-key dates.

• Taking charge of your dates

For 51% of women surveyed on Bumble in India, the level of effort taken by their potential match to plan a date is considered to be the most important factor when dating. So what are you waiting for? Take initiative to plan a surprise for your connection to have a memorable date together!