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| style="width:35%;padding:5px;" | '''Born'''
| style="width:35%; padding:6px;" | '''Born'''
| style="padding:5px;" | 27 December 1963<br>[[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| style="padding:6px;" | 27 December 1963<br>[[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
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| style="padding:5px;" | '''Nationality'''
| style="padding:6px;" | '''Nationality'''
| style="padding:5px;" | Indian
| style="padding:6px;" | Indian
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| style="padding:5px;" | '''Occupation'''
| style="padding:6px;" | '''Occupation'''
| style="padding:5px;" | Entrepreneur, Businessman
| style="padding:6px;" | Entrepreneur, Businessman
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| style="padding:5px;" | '''Known for'''
| style="padding:6px;" | '''Known for'''
| style="padding:5px;" | Founder & Chairman of Danube Group; “Dubai’s 1% Man”
| style="padding:6px;" | Founder & Chairman of Danube Group; “Dubai’s 1% Man”
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| style="padding:5px;" | '''Organization'''
| style="padding:6px;" | '''Organization'''
| style="padding:5px;" | Danube Group
| style="padding:6px;" | Danube Group
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| style="padding:5px;" | '''Net worth'''
| style="padding:6px;" | '''Net worth'''
| style="padding:5px;" | Approx. US$2.5 billion (reported)
| style="padding:6px;" | Approx. US$2.5 billion (reported)
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| style="padding:5px;" | '''Spouse'''
| style="padding:6px;" | '''Spouse'''
| style="padding:5px;" | Sameera Sajan
| style="padding:6px;" | Sameera Sajan
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| style="padding:5px;" | '''Children'''
| style="padding:6px;" | '''Children'''
| style="padding:5px;" | 1 (Adel Sajan)
| style="padding:6px;" | 1 (Adel Sajan)
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| style="padding:5px;" | '''Residence'''
| style="padding:6px;" | '''Residence'''
| style="padding:5px;" | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| style="padding:6px;" | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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'''Rizwan Sajan''' (born 27 December 1963) is an Indian entrepreneur based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He is the founder and chairman of the '''Danube Group''', a diversified conglomerate operating in building materials, home décor, real estate development, and hospitality.
'''Rizwan Sajan''' (born 27 December 1963) is an Indian entrepreneur based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He is the founder and chairman of the '''Danube Group''', a diversified conglomerate operating in building materials, real estate development, home décor, hospitality, and retail sectors.


He is widely known in media as one of the wealthiest Indian expatriates in the UAE and is popularly referred to as '''“Dubai’s 1% Man”''' for introducing innovative 1% real estate payment plans in Dubai.
He is widely recognized as one of the wealthiest Indian expatriates in the UAE and is popularly referred to as '''“Dubai’s 1% Man”''' for introducing innovative 1% real estate payment plans in Dubai.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life ==
Rizwan Sajan was born in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India. He grew up in Ghatkopar in a modest household and faced financial challenges during his early years.
Rizwan Sajan was born in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India, and grew up in Ghatkopar in a modest household. He faced financial hardships during his early years and began working at a young age to support his family.


At the age of 16, he lost his father and began working various jobs, including selling books and delivering milk, to support his family.
At the age of 16, after the passing of his father, he took on various jobs including selling books and delivering milk.


In 1981, he moved to [[Kuwait]] and started working as a trainee salesman in his uncle’s building materials business. Following the Gulf War in 1991, he returned to Mumbai before relocating to Dubai.
== Career ==
In 1981, Sajan moved to [[Kuwait]] and began working as a trainee salesman in his uncle’s building materials business.
 
After the Gulf War in 1991, he returned to Mumbai before relocating to Dubai, where he founded the '''Danube Group''' in 1993 as a small trading company specializing in building materials.


== Career ==
Under his leadership, Danube Group expanded into a diversified conglomerate operating across:
In 1993, Rizwan Sajan founded the '''Danube Group''' as a small trading company specializing in building materials. Under his leadership, the company expanded into a diversified business group with operations across:


* United Arab Emirates
* United Arab Emirates
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* Oman
* Oman


The group later expanded into real estate through '''Danube Properties''', hospitality, media, and retail sectors.
The group later expanded into real estate through '''Danube Properties''', hospitality, sports retail, and media ventures.
 
He is credited with introducing the 1% monthly real estate payment plan in Dubai, a model that significantly influenced property sales strategies in the region.


== Business ventures ==
== Business ventures ==
Danube Group operates through multiple verticals including:
Danube Group operates multiple verticals including:


* Danube Building Materials
* Danube Building Materials
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* Danube Sports
* Danube Sports


The group offers over 25,000 products and serves markets across the GCC and internationally.
The company offers over 25,000 products and serves customers across the GCC and international markets.


== Awards and recognition ==
== Awards and recognition ==
Rizwan Sajan has received multiple recognitions for his entrepreneurial achievements, including:
Rizwan Sajan has received numerous recognitions for his entrepreneurial achievements, including:


* Ranked among Top Indian Leaders in the UAE by Forbes Middle East
* Ranked among Top Indian Leaders in the UAE by Forbes Middle East
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* Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Excellence Award
* Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Excellence Award
* Dubai Quality Award
* Dubai Quality Award
* Real Estate Industry Leadership Awards
* Multiple Real Estate Industry Leadership Awards


== Philanthropy ==
== Philanthropy ==
Rizwan Sajan is involved in corporate social responsibility initiatives through the Danube Welfare Society.
Rizwan Sajan actively participates in corporate social responsibility initiatives through the Danube Welfare Society.


In 2023, he contributed AED 5 million to the UAE government’s “1 Billion Meals Endowment Initiative.” He also supports worker welfare programs and community outreach initiatives.
In 2023, he contributed AED 5 million to the UAE government’s “1 Billion Meals Endowment Initiative.” He also supports labor welfare programs and community outreach initiatives.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==

Latest revision as of 09:53, 3 March 2026

Rizwan Sajan
Rizwan Sajan
Born 27 December 1963
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Entrepreneur, Businessman
Known for Founder & Chairman of Danube Group; “Dubai’s 1% Man”
Organization Danube Group
Net worth Approx. US$2.5 billion (reported)
Spouse Sameera Sajan
Children 1 (Adel Sajan)
Residence Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Rizwan Sajan (born 27 December 1963) is an Indian entrepreneur based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He is the founder and chairman of the Danube Group, a diversified conglomerate operating in building materials, real estate development, home décor, hospitality, and retail sectors.

He is widely recognized as one of the wealthiest Indian expatriates in the UAE and is popularly referred to as “Dubai’s 1% Man” for introducing innovative 1% real estate payment plans in Dubai.

Early life

Rizwan Sajan was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and grew up in Ghatkopar in a modest household. He faced financial hardships during his early years and began working at a young age to support his family.

At the age of 16, after the passing of his father, he took on various jobs including selling books and delivering milk.

Career

In 1981, Sajan moved to Kuwait and began working as a trainee salesman in his uncle’s building materials business.

After the Gulf War in 1991, he returned to Mumbai before relocating to Dubai, where he founded the Danube Group in 1993 as a small trading company specializing in building materials.

Under his leadership, Danube Group expanded into a diversified conglomerate operating across:

  • United Arab Emirates
  • India
  • China
  • Canada
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Bahrain
  • Oman

The group later expanded into real estate through Danube Properties, hospitality, sports retail, and media ventures.

Business ventures

Danube Group operates multiple verticals including:

  • Danube Building Materials
  • Danube Home
  • Danube Properties
  • Milano (sanitary solutions brand)
  • Danube Hospitality
  • Danube Sports

The company offers over 25,000 products and serves customers across the GCC and international markets.

Awards and recognition

Rizwan Sajan has received numerous recognitions for his entrepreneurial achievements, including:

  • Ranked among Top Indian Leaders in the UAE by Forbes Middle East
  • Recognized among the Most Influential Indians in the GCC
  • Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Excellence Award
  • Dubai Quality Award
  • Multiple Real Estate Industry Leadership Awards

Philanthropy

Rizwan Sajan actively participates in corporate social responsibility initiatives through the Danube Welfare Society.

In 2023, he contributed AED 5 million to the UAE government’s “1 Billion Meals Endowment Initiative.” He also supports labor welfare programs and community outreach initiatives.

Personal life

Rizwan Sajan is married to Sameera Sajan. The couple has one son, Adel Sajan.

He resides in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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