Meet Indian ‘king’ of Burj Khalifa, owns 22 luxury apartments in world’s tallest building, name is…, net worth is Rs…
Burj Khalifa: Burj Khalifa, the iconic skyscraper located in the heart of Dubai, is regarded as a symbol of unparalleled opulence, inhabited only by the uber-rich. According to reports, a single-bedroom unit in the Burj Khalifa, costs a staggering 150,000 to 180,000 Dirham (over Rs 42 lakh) in annual rent, making it one of the most expensive apartment buildings globally.
While most people dream of buying a single flat in this lavish residential building, there is an Indian-origin businessman who owns as many 22 luxury apartments in the Burj Khalifa.
The Indian ‘king’ of Burj Khalifa
Dubbed by the media as the ‘king’ of Burj Khalifa, George V Nereamparambil is an Indian-born businessman in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), whose rise from mediocrity to become the largest property owner in the world’s most opulent residential apartment building is a heartwarming rags to riches story of perseverance and hard work.
Who is George V Nereamparambil?
Born in a middle-income home in Kerala, George V Nereamparambil was just 11 when he began assisting his father in the trade and transport of cash crops. George was blessed with entrepreneurial nature since his early years, and essentially turned waste into cash, by starting a side-business of extracting gum from left over cotton seeds, and selling it to make some extra money.
In 1976, George travelled to Sharjah to search for better opportunities, and it was here that he stumbled upon the massive potential of the air conditioning industry because of the scorching desert heat that baked the Gulf city and its residents.
This one idea changed the course of George’s life as he established his own company, which has today evolved into the GEO Group of Companies, and made George V Nereamparambil a prominent name in the Middle East.
How George V Nereamparambil became ‘king’ of Burj Khalifa
The story of George V Nereamparambil being ‘crowned’ the ‘king’ of Burj Khalifa is rather interesting, stemming out of a challenge made by a relative, who once told him that he would never even be allowed inside the lavish building. Driven by the challenge, George started by renting a flat in the Burj Khalifa, and over the years, ended up owning a staggering 22 luxury units, out of the 900, in the iconic structure.
George V Nereamparambil net worth
According to various media reports, George V Nereamparambil is the one of the wealthiest property owners in the Burj Khalifa, and has a net worth pegged at over Rs 4800 crore. Today, George leads a luxurious lifestyle in his lavish apartment in the world’s tallest building. His opulent apartments boast gold-clad walls, ceilings, and floors, according to reports.
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