Yusuff Ali M.A, Chairman and Managing Director of Lulu Group International, completed 50 years in UAE in 2024. On December 31, 1973, he reached the shores of UAE from Mumbai and started working at his uncle’s small distribution business in Abu Dhabi.
Born on November 15, 1955 in Thrissur, Kerala, Yusuff Ali M.A. initially aspired to be a lawyer. He joined his father’s grocery business in Ahmedabad at a young age. (Image: Instagram)
After completing a diploma in business administration, he moved to Dubai in 1973 to work at his uncle’s small distribution business. (Image: Instagram)
After moving to Dubai, he took the opportunity to learn about the FMCG market and the supermarket business during his time there. (Image: Instagram)
At 34, he opened his first supermarket in Abu Dhabi, which paved the way for his future success. (Image: Instagram)
Today, Yusuff Ali M.A. is a billionaire businessperson who leads Lulu Group International, which generates $7.5 billion in revenue and operates 272 stores across the Gulf and beyond. (Image: Instagram)
In 2018, Forbes Middle East ranked him as the top Indian businessperson in the Arab World. His total net worth is over $7.1 billion. (Image: Instagram)
He also served as the Second Vice-Chairman at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (Image: Instagram)
Furthermore, he was also a member of the board of directors of ADCCI for a record four successive terms. (Image: Instagram)
