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Jan 2024
29m 23s

Dating in Dubai: A Conversation with Chr...

Sarah Alagroobi
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On this week's episode, we chat with the Dubai Matchmaker, Christiana Maxion. Christiana discusses her journey from starting an Instagram account, 'Dating in Dubai', to establishing a successful matchmaking agency with a 96% success rate and eventually developing her app. Christiana dives into the nuances of matchmaking, emphasising the importance of genuine connections over mere physical attributes. She addresses common misconceptions in dating, highlighting the need for self-reflection and real compatibility in forming lasting relationships.


Stay tuned for thoughts on building meaningful relationships in a world increasingly dominated by fleeting online interactions! Find Christiana through her matchmaking services at www.ChristianaMaxion.com and her app, Maxion, available in the UAE and soon across the GCC.

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