The Digital Double-Take: A Dubai Love StoryIn a city as fast-paced as Dubai, finding the one usually feels like searching for a specific grain of sand on Jumeirah Beach. But for Smriti and me, the universe decided to play matchmaker twicejust to make sure we got the hint. The Spark at Mall of the EmiratesIt all started with a right swipe on Bumble. Our first date was at a cozy coffee shop in Mall of the Emirates. Between the aroma of roasted beans and the distant chill of Ski Dubai, the conversation flowed effortlessly. By the time we finished our lattes, I knew there was something special here. We continued to see each other, building a connection that felt modern, exciting, and entirely our own. The Coincidence on Shaadi.com About a month into our dating journey, I was browsing Shaadi.commostly to appease my parents constant reminders to look for someone serious. Suddenly, a familiar face popped up: Smriti.We both laughed about it over text, but then a cheeky idea struck. We decided to hit Express Interest on each other's profiles. If we were already falling for each other, why not let our families think they were the ones who discovered this perfect match?The Perfect Arranged CoverThe plan worked like a charm. Our parents noticed the match almost immediately. To them, it looked like a traditional, dignified proposal through a trusted platform. To us, it was the perfect hide. We played along, acting like prospective candidates getting to know one another under the watchful eyes of our elders. Its amazing how compatible they are! our mothers remarked, completely unaware that wed already explored half the cafes in Dubai together. From Profiles to PromisesThe families finally met in Dubai for a formal introduction. Since Smriti and I already knew each others favorite foods, dreams, and quirks, the getting to know you phase was a breeze. Seeing our families bond over tea, thinking they had orchestrated this union, added a layer of joy (and a bit of secret mischief) to the occasion.We recently got engaged surrounded by the people we love most and would be married next month. Whether it was the Bumble algorithm or the Shaadi.com filters, were just glad they both pointed to the same person. Thank you Shaadi.com.