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Rizwan Sajan | |
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 Rizwan Sajan in 2025 | |
| Born | December 27, 1963 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Founder & Chairman of Danube Group [1] |
| Organization | Danube Group |
| Known for | Dubai's 1% Man |
| Spouse | Sameera Sajan |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Anis Sajan (Brother) Shabnam Kassam (Sister) |
| Website | Website |
Rizwan Sajan (born December 27, 1963) is an Indian entrepreneur based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He is the founder and chairman of the Danube Group[2], a diversified conglomerate with operations in building materials, real estate, and home furnishings across.[3][4][5]
Early life and Education
[edit]Sajan was born in the slums of Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India, into a middle-class family. He grew up facing significant financial struggles. He lost his father at 16. Sajan left formal education early and worked various jobs to support his family, including selling books, firecrackers, and delivering milk.[6]
In 1981, he moved to Kuwait and began his career as a trainee salesman in his uncle's building materials store. However, the Gulf War in 1991 forced him to return to Mumbai.[7][8]
Career
[edit]Sajan founded Danube Group in 1993 as a small trading firm specializing in building materials. Under his leadership, the company expanded into a diversified conglomerate with operations in building materials, home décor, and real estate development. Danube Group operates across the UAE, India, China, Canada, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman.[9]
In 2006, Danube Group established Milano for sanitary solutions.[10]
In 2008, Sajan established Danube Home for home furnishings. The company has expanded its footprint across the GCC and beyond, establishing itself as one of the region's largest home décor retailers.[11]
In 2012, the group established Alucopanel, manufacturing aluminum composite panel.[12]
In 2014, Sajan entered the real estate sector with Danube Properties, which became a significant player in the UAE's property market. The company has launched several successful projects, including residential towers and luxury developments. Danube Properties is known for its collaboration with brands such as Aston Martin, Fashion TV, and Tonino Lamborghini Casa, which contribute to the interiors of its luxury residential projects.[13]
Sajan is credited with introducing the innovative 1% payment plan for real estate in Dubai, allowing buyers to acquire property through monthly payments of just 1% of the total price. The groundbreaking approach earned Sajan the moniker “Dubai’s 1% Man.” [14][15]
Danube Group's flagship company, Danube Building Materials FZCO, became one of the largest suppliers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), offering over 25,000 products and comprehensive value-added services.[16]
In 2018, Sajan diversified into media by acquiring the rights to Filmfare Middle East. The group has also diversified into hospitality with Danube Hospitality in 2019, and into sports-related services with the launch of Danube Sports in 2022.[17]
Philanthropy
[edit]As a part of Danube Group’s corporate social responsibility, Sajan has established the Danube Welfare Society. The organization offers free training programs to help unskilled workers develop their language and professional skills.[18] Additionally, Sajan has supported various charitable initiatives, including donating AED 5 million to the UAE government’s ‘1 Billion Meals Endowment Initiative’ in 2023 and organizing annual iftar events for laborers during Ramadan.
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.aldanube.com/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Danube Group". Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ Desk, News (2024-07-08). "Rizwan Sajan From Street Vendor to Billionaire". Channeliam / Channel I'M English. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Rizwan Sajan: The Undisputed Entrepreneur". The Case Centre. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Mr Rizwan Sajan". Miss & Mrs India. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Meet the richest Indian in Dubai – He once lived in slums, sold books, and delivered milk but now has a net worth of Rs 20,830 crore. He is…". Financialexpress. 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Meet Rizwan Sajan, Dubai's Richest Indian: From Mumbai Slums To Billion-Dollar Success; His Net Worth Is Rs 20,830,000,000". Times Now. 2024-10-01. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ Shetty, Karishma (2024-09-20). "Meet the richest Indian in Dubai, a billionaire businessman who has a staggering net worth of Rs 20,883 Crore and runs a Rs 16,709 Crore empire". GQ India. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ Writer, Staff. "Indian Power List 2021 - Rizwan Sajan - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". www.arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Rizwan Sajan | Gulf Business". 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Exclusive: Rizwan Sajan on redefining luxury real estate in the Middle East - CW Property Middle East". 2024-09-02. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Rizwan Sajan: The Power Behind Dubai's Iconic Skyline - Society Achievers". 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Rizwan Sajan's Journey: From The Slums Of Ghatkopar To The Glitzy World Of Luxury In Dubai". Forbes India. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ Admin (2023-07-06). "Rizwan Sajan: The 1% Man - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". www.arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Rizwan Sajan: Propelling Danube Group To Heights Of Business Excellence". Outlook India. 2024-06-27. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Rizwan Sajan| Danube Group". 2023-09-18. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Rizwan Sajan Life Story, One Of Richest Indian In UAE, Worked As A Street Vendor And Delivered Milk". BollywoodShaadis. 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ Reporter, By Noorhan Barakat, Staff (2018-09-15). "Danube Welfare Centre: Unskilled workers in Dubai find way to a better life". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
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