THE first & only ARAB RELATIONSHIP APP🧿
For Arabs. By Arabs. Wherever You Are.
Whether you were raised in the heart of the Middle East or in the diverse corners of the diaspora, you want a connection that actually gets you—the culture, the values, the inside jokes about your sassy khaltos and the wedding guest list that is longer than your teita’s dinner spread.
That’s where baklava comes in. We’re not just a random dating app—we’re here to find your Habibis and Habibtis.
sweet, real, and unapologetically Arab.
No More “Where Are You Really From” – Everyone here already knows the struggle of explaining your Arab identity to strangers.
Shawarma Over Small Talk – We match you with people who actually get you and order the extra toum before you even ask for it.
Parents-Approved Matches – Let’s be honest, they’ll be happy as long as they come from a “good family.”
What’s Your Flavor?
Khalas, We’re Just Friends. Because sometimes, you just need a friend to complain about your aunties’ failed matchmaking attempts.
Meant to Be? Find someone who makes your heart race faster than your mama’s “Where were you?.”
Alf Mabrouk! The teta-endorsed, halal-certified path to finding your forever person.
The girl who started it
Born to a Lebanese mama and a Jordanian-Palestinian papa, Leila Muhaizen grew up in cozy, colorful Tripoli, Lebanon—where life was all about family hugs, Teita’s wara2 3enab, and sunny beach days. At 21, she took a leap across the world to Los Angeles to chase her dreams, but her heart kept whispering “home.” So, she set out to bring Arabs everywhere a little closer to each other—and to the feeling of home. In the winter of 2020, Leila and her dream team launched Baklava, and the rest is love stories, weddings, and plenty of baklava babies! When she’s not matchmaking the Arab diaspora, you’ll find her skiing the snowy slopes of the Cedars of God or sneaking second helpings of garlicky fatteh.
Pictured: Leila and her proud Mama!