Chennai: A leading Indian matrimony portal BharatMatrimony.com, has launched its Dubai operations recently, coming closer to eligible singles across the Middle East. The Dubai office will serve as a hub for BharatMatrimony.com''s services across the Middle East.

While the registration is free on www.bharatmatrimony.com, anybody wanting to contact a member in the portal''s data base would have to pay $25 per quarter, says S Suresh, head-business.

The prime services of the portal include providing a well-integrated platform for millions worldwide, seeking a marriage partner and offering wedding-related services.

BharatMatrimony.com recently launched an innovative way of locating prospective brides and grooms through mobile phones.

Apart from online matrimonial services, BharatMatrimony.com also has a strong offline presence through its publications, Desi Matchmaker, an exclusive Indian matrimonial tabloid for South Asians in USA and Vaazhkai Thunai (which means life-partner in Tamil).