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India.com
26-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Indian 'king' of Burj Khalifa, owns 22 luxury apartments in world's tallest building, name is..., net worth is Rs...
George V Nereamparambil is the largest property owner in the Burj Khalifa. (File) 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.
India.com
10-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Indian man who was once a mechanic, now owns 22 apartments in Dubai's Burj Khalifa; his name..., net worth...
(Image: Success stories: Burj Khalifa, Dubai and world's tallest and most luxurious building, is known not only for its beauty but also for its expensive apartments. Living in it is like a dream for ordinary people, but an Indian businessman made this dream a reality. This businessman named George V Nereamparambil owns 22 apartments in Burj Khalifa and the media calls him the 'King of Burj Khalifa'. George was born in an ordinary family in Kerala. At the age of just 11, he started helping his father. He started looking for small ways to earn money since childhood. He started his first small business by making glue from leftover cotton seeds. In 1976, he moved to Sharjah in search of a better life. Initially, he had to work as a mechanic. But here he saw that there is a tremendous demand for air conditioning in the Gulf countries. This is where he got the inspiration for his big business. George started his own small company which later became 'GEO Group of Companies'. Today this company is a big name in the Gulf countries. With hard work, time and the right business thinking, he took his business to the skies. Actually, according to some reports, there is an interesting story behind buying apartments in Burj Khalifa. Once a relative taunted George that he would never be able to enter Burj Khalifa. He took this as a challenge and rented the first apartment in 2010. Gradually he started buying apartments one after the other and today he has 22 apartments there. The walls, floors and ceilings of these apartments are gold plated. His total net worth today is more than Rs 4,800 crore. Today George is not only a successful businessman but also an inspiration for millions of people. He has shown that any dream can be realized with strong determination and hard work.
