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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vivek Oberoi reveals how shifting to Dubai helped him build a Rs 1200 crore real estate empire: ‘This feels more like home now'
, who is best remembered for his romantic lead in Saathiya (2002), has made headlines once again, this time not for his film roles, but for his thriving business empire. The 48-year-old actor has reportedly built a real estate portfolio worth over Rs 1200 crore, a figure that has sparked surprise and admiration alike. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a recent interview with Dubai Property Insider, credited his move to Dubai as the turning point in his entrepreneurial journey. He shared that he initially relocated to the UAE during the COVID-19 pandemic as a temporary move, but what began as a short-term shift ended up becoming a long-term lifestyle decision. 'I came here during COVID initially. It was supposed to be a short-term move, and I just loved the experience. I asked my family, and democratically, the family voted to stay,' Vivek said, adding, 'It's so close to home that we don't feel we are far away. We fly home for the weekend, fly home every holiday that we get and now slowly, over the last 4 years, this has started feeling more like home.' Dubai's culture and freedom helped him thrive Vivek praised Dubai for providing the ideal mix of safety, freedom, and business opportunity. He believes that the UAE's welcoming atmosphere has been key to his success. 'You have complete freedom. Just respect the local laws, customs, and people, and you have no problem. It's a conflict-free, relaxed space where you can thrive,' he added. Vivek Oberoi confesses he wanted to 'end things' at one point: 'Which is why I related to what happened with Sushant Singh Rajput..' The actor, who began his journey in Bollywood with Ram Gopal Varma's Company, is the son of veteran actor and businessman . Though known for films like Yuva, Omkara, and Shootout at Lokhandwala, Vivek has long harboured a passion for business. He reportedly became a crorepati in his teens through early investments. Today, Vivek heads BNW Developments, a UAE-based luxury real estate firm. According to Fortune India, the company's current valuation stands at a staggering USD 7 billion in assets.
Khaleej Times
11-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
FashionTV Acacia by BNW Developments unveiled at an exclusive industry showcase in Dubai
An evening of glamour sets the stage for a new era in lifestyle-led real estate on Al Marjan Island In a glittering evening curated with precision and flair, FashionTV Acacia by BNW Developments has made its official debut before an elite audience of investors, global partners, dignitaries, and industry decision-makers. Hosted by the iconic Ania J, globally known as the "Voice of FashionTV," the evening was a celebration of vision, innovation, and the evolution of branded real estate. A culmination of BNW's design-first ethos and FashionTV's global lifestyle influence, FashionTV Acacia is a high-concept residential project rising on the shores of Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, a destination fast emerging as the UAE's most promising frontier for tourism, foreign investment, and luxury development. With its striking architecture, panoramic sea views, and immersive design language, the project embodies a bold rethinking urban living where fashion, functionality, and future-readiness converge. Designed with meticulous detail, FashionTV Acacia by BNW Developments offers a mix of one to four-bedroom residences and penthouses, blending structured elegance with immersive amenities like private lounges, wellness sanctuaries, landscaped social pods, and sea-facing infinity decks. The interiors and communal spaces echo the polished energy of FashionTV, where every material, palette, and proportion reflect a life lived in high style. Ankur Aggarwal, chairman and founder of BNW Developments, shared his perspective on the collaboration: "In an age where consumers are no longer just investing in space but in identity and experiential value, FashionTV Acacia presents a distinctive proposition. This is a carefully designed confluence of global culture, regional ambition, and the language of lifestyle. At BNW, we have always believed in creating meaningful intersections between established industries and transformational real estate. Following our successful foray into heritage-led luxury through our collaboration with IHCL for Taj Wellington Mews, it was essential to explore a completely different dimension this time, one rooted in contemporary culture and aspirational living. FashionTV, with its unparalleled global resonance, offered just that." He further emphasised the relevance of Ras Al Khaimah in this vision: "Al Marjan Island, and Ras Al Khaimah as a whole, are no longer peripheral players. With strategic infrastructure investments, global hospitality interest, and visionary governance, this region is fast becoming a nucleus for new-world urbanism. FashionTV Acacia is designed to match this energy, a future-forward offering built within a destination that itself represents the future." Vivek Anand Oberoi, managing director and co-founder of BNW Developments, added a thoughtful layer to the partnership: "FashionTV Acacia was never about aesthetic indulgence alone. It's about capturing a cultural pulse, the global shift toward curated spaces that reflect individual identity. We see the home as an extension of expression. With this collaboration, we have translated the ethos of FashionTV… its editorial sharpness, its contemporary rhythm into an architectural experience. It's not a project we launched, but a philosophy we built." "There's also something incredibly compelling about Ras Al Khaimah right now. It offers the openness of vision that cities often lose with time. By anchoring this project on Al Marjan Island, we're positioning it at the nexus of nature, policy, and international attention. This is where the next chapter of UAE's development narrative is being written, and we're proud to contribute to that growth story," he added. Maximilian Dennis Edelweiss, representative of FashionTV and CEO of IP-Nation said: "To collaborate with BNW was to find a partner who understood that real estate today is about crafting meaningful experiences. Together, through FashionTV Acacia, we've imagined a space that blurs the line between fashion and function, turning lifestyle into a livable legacy." BNW Developments has emerged as a powerful force in redefining the real estate paradigm in the UAE. From heritage-rooted collaborations like Taj Wellington Mews, to the bold modernity of FashionTV Acacia, the brand continues to introduce disruptive, brand-led living experiences to the region, each one more defining than the last. And this is only the beginning. Several new collaborations are already underway, each aimed at further enriching the landscape of global residential living through the lens of storytelling, substance, and strategic thinking.
India Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
FashionTV Acacia by BNW Developments Unveiled at an Exclusive Industry Showcase in Dubai
In a glittering evening curated with precision and flair, FashionTV Acacia by BNW Developments made its official debut before an elite audience of investors, global partners, dignitaries, and industry decision-makers. Hosted by the iconic Ania J, globally known as the "Voice of FashionTV," the evening was a celebration of vision, innovation, and the evolution of branded real estate.A culmination of BNW's design-first ethos and FashionTV's global lifestyle influence, FashionTV Acacia is a high-concept residential project rising on the shores of Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, a destination fast emerging as the UAE's most promising frontier for tourism, foreign investment, and luxury development. With its striking architecture, panoramic sea views, and immersive design language, the project embodies a bold rethinking urban living where fashion, functionality, and future-readiness with meticulous detail, FashionTV Acacia by BNW Developments offers a mix of 1 to 4-bedroom residences and penthouses, blending structured elegance with immersive amenities like private lounges, wellness sanctuaries, landscaped social pods, and sea-facing infinity decks. The interiors and communal spaces echo the polished energy of FashionTV, where every material, palette, and proportion reflects a life lived in high Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Founder of BNW Developments, shared his perspective on the collaboration: 'In an age where consumers are no longer just investing in space but in identity and experiential value, FashionTV Acacia presents a distinctive proposition. This is a carefully designed confluence of global culture, regional ambition, and the language of lifestyle. At BNW, we've always believed in creating meaningful intersections between established industries and transformational real estate. Following our successful foray into heritage-led luxury through our collaboration with IHCL for Taj Wellington Mews, it was essential to explore a completely different dimension this time, one rooted in contemporary culture and aspirational living. FashionTV, with its unparalleled global resonance, offered just that.'He further emphasized the relevance of Ras Al Khaimah in this vision: 'Al Marjan Island, and Ras Al Khaimah as a whole, are no longer peripheral players. With strategic infrastructure investments, global hospitality interest, and visionary governance, this region is fast becoming a nucleus for new-world urbanism. FashionTV Acacia is designed to match this energy, a future-forward offering built within a destination that itself represents the future.'Mr. Vivek Anand Oberoi, Managing Director and Co-Founder of BNW Developments, added a thoughtful layer to the partnership: 'FashionTV Acacia was never about aesthetic indulgence alone. It's about capturing a cultural pulse, the global shift toward curated spaces that reflect individual identity. We see the home as an extension of expression. With this collaboration, we've translated the ethos of FashionTV its editorial sharpness, its contemporary rhythm into an architectural experience. It's not a project we launched, but a philosophy we built.'He added, 'There's also something incredibly compelling about Ras Al Khaimah right now. It offers the openness of vision that cities often lose with time. By anchoring this project on Al Marjan Island, we're positioning it at the nexus of nature, policy, and international attention. This is where the next chapter of UAE's development narrative is being written, and we're proud to contribute to that growth story.'Maximilian Dennis Edelweiss, representative of FashionTV and CEO of IP-Nation, remarked: "To collaborate with BNW was to find a partner who understood that real estate today is about crafting meaningful experiences. Together, through FashionTV Acacia, we've imagined a space that blurs the line between fashion and function, turning lifestyle into a livable legacy."BNW Developments has emerged as a powerful force in redefining the real estate paradigm in the UAE. From heritage-rooted collaborations like Taj Wellington Mews, to the bold modernity of FashionTV Acacia, the brand continues to introduce disruptive, brand-led living experiences to the region, each one more defining than the this is only the beginning. Several new collaborations are already underway, each aimed at further enriching the landscape of global residential living through the lens of storytelling, substance, and strategic The material and information contained are for advertorial purposes only. India Today holds no responsibility for the content written on the website as a basis for making any business, legal, or any other decision. Any reliance placed on such material is at your own risk. advertisement
Zawya
02-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
FashionTV Acacia by BNW Developments unveiled at an exclusive industry showcase in Dubai
Dubai: In a glittering evening curated with precision and flair, FashionTV Acacia by BNW Developments made its official debut before an elite audience of investors, global partners, dignitaries, and industry decision-makers. Hosted by the iconic Ania J, globally known as the "Voice of FashionTV," the evening was a celebration of vision, innovation, and the evolution of branded real estate. A culmination of BNW's design-first ethos and FashionTV's global lifestyle influence, FashionTV Acacia is a high-concept residential project rising on the shores of Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, a destination fast emerging as the UAE's most promising frontier for tourism, foreign investment, and luxury development. With its striking architecture, panoramic sea views, and immersive design language, the project embodies a bold rethinking urban living where fashion, functionality, and future-readiness converge. Designed with meticulous detail, FashionTV Acacia by BNW Developments offers a mix of 1 to 4-bedroom residences and penthouses, blending structured elegance with immersive amenities like private lounges, wellness sanctuaries, landscaped social pods, and sea-facing infinity decks. The interiors and communal spaces echo the polished energy of FashionTV, where every material, palette, and proportion reflect a life lived in high style. Mr. Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Founder of BNW Developments, shared his perspective on the collaboration: 'In an age where consumers are no longer just investing in space but in identity and experiential value, FashionTV Acacia presents a distinctive proposition. This is a carefully designed confluence of global culture, regional ambition, and the language of lifestyle. At BNW, we've always believed in creating meaningful intersections between established industries and transformational real estate. Following our successful foray into heritage-led luxury through our collaboration with IHCL for Taj Wellington Mews, it was essential to explore a completely different dimension this time, one rooted in contemporary culture and aspirational living. FashionTV, with its unparalleled global resonance, offered just that.' He further emphasized the relevance of Ras Al Khaimah in this vision: 'Al Marjan Island, and Ras Al Khaimah as a whole, are no longer peripheral players. With strategic infrastructure investments, global hospitality interest, and visionary governance, this region is fast becoming a nucleus for new-world urbanism. FashionTV Acacia is designed to match this energy, a future-forward offering built within a destination that itself represents the future.' Mr. Vivek Anand Oberoi, Managing Director and Co-Founder of BNW Developments, added a thoughtful layer to the partnership: 'FashionTV Acacia was never about aesthetic indulgence alone. It's about capturing a cultural pulse, the global shift toward curated spaces that reflect individual identity. We see the home as an extension of expression. With this collaboration, we've translated the ethos of FashionTV… its editorial sharpness, its contemporary rhythm into an architectural experience. It's not a project we launched, but a philosophy we built.' He added, 'There's also something incredibly compelling about Ras Al Khaimah right now. It offers the openness of vision that cities often lose with time. By anchoring this project on Al Marjan Island, we're positioning it at the nexus of nature, policy, and international attention. This is where the next chapter of UAE's development narrative is being written, and we're proud to contribute to that growth story.' Maximilian Dennis Edelweiss, representative of FashionTV and CEO of IP-Nation, remarked: "To collaborate with BNW was to find a partner who understood that real estate today is about crafting meaningful experiences. Together, through FashionTV Acacia, we've imagined a space that blurs the line between fashion and function, turning lifestyle into a livable legacy." BNW Developments has emerged as a powerful force in redefining the real estate paradigm in the UAE. From heritage-rooted collaborations like Taj Wellington Mews, to the bold modernity of FashionTV Acacia, the brand continues to introduce disruptive, brand-led living experiences to the region, each one more defining than the last. And this is only the beginning. Several new collaborations are already underway, each aimed at further enriching the landscape of global residential living through the lens of storytelling, substance, and strategic thinking. About Sandstone Media: Sandstone Media is a forward-thinking PR, media solutions and communications agency based in the UAE that is committed to excellence and offers a spectrum of integrated services, including strategic communications, media solutions and digital innovation. Sandstone Media focuses on the transformative power of storytelling and dedicates its expert team to crafting narratives that resonate and captivate audiences. LinkedIn | Instagram | Website
What's On
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- What's On
Motorsport and Legacy-Building: Meet AKCEL Group founder Amit Kaushel
Sponsored: A powerhouse… Amit Kaushal began his career in Dubai in the late 1990s before expanding into the UK and beyond. Today, as chairman, he heads up the global AKCEL Group, a diversified business spanning IT, real estate, investments, and now motorsport. In a recent podcast, Kaushal speaks about his company's push into the world of formula racing with AKCEL GP, the group's branded real estate venture with BNW Developments, and his ambition to build a legacy that leads all the way to Formula One. Before we get into the motorsport side of things, tell us more about AKCEL Group. It's quite a diversified business: can you paint a picture for our audience? Of course. Firstly, thank you for having me. AKCEL Group is built around the concept of transforming aspiration into legacy. That idea is embedded in the name itself: 'A' stands for Aspiration , 'K' for Knowledge , 'C' for Clarity and Consistency , 'E' for Excellence , and 'L' for Legacy . So it's not just a name — it's a journey. In terms of the business, we're a global conglomerate. Our roots are in IT — specifically consulting and training — and we operate in India, the UK, the US, Ireland, and Dubai. We also own Jetking, which has over 100 IT training centres in India. We've recently entered real estate in the UAE through a branded residence partnership with BNW. Our first flagship project will launch on Dubai Islands, followed by an expansion into Ras Al Khaimah. That's a huge step for us. Then, there's motorsport — which is giving global visibility to our brand. We're proud to be the first Indian-origin group to own a racing team in this space. It's a major milestone, especially for the wider South Asian community. And finally, we have an investment arm that focuses on alternative assets — everything from angel investing to venture capital. So AKCEL Group is built on four key pillars: IT, real estate, motorsport, and investments. I personally left India around 25 years ago. I started my journey in Dubai back in 1998, then moved to the UK in 2000. And now, life is bringing me full circle — back to Dubai, which has always had a special place in my heart. Can you tell us more about AKCEL GP and why did you decide to launch it now? AKCEL GP is our motorsport arm, and we've just completed our first season here in the Middle East, competing in Formula 4 and the Formula Regional Middle East Championship. We even made it to a few podiums. The idea started in Dubai when I met our team principal, Rohit Kaul, a former Formula driver. We shared a common vision, and we realised there's very little South Asian representation in global motorsport. That inspired us. We wanted to create a platform to nurture young talent and eventually compete in Formula One. We pulled everything together in just nine months and launched at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa in January 2025. Our drivers come from diverse backgrounds — India, the UK, Romania — and we're proud to support the Al Qubaisi family too. Amna and Hamda Al Qubaisi are now our brand ambassadors and sit on our advisory board. They're pioneers in UAE motorsport and have been a huge support. You've decided to make the UAE your global base — tell us why. Dubai is where I began my journey, and strategically it makes perfect sense. It's now at the centre of global conversations, whether it's sports, tech, AI, crypto, real estate or investment. Everything is converging here. Logistically, it's also ideal for managing operations across both the Indian subcontinent and Europe. For us, it's not just home: it's a launchpad. The business of motorsports is quite complex — it's not just what we see on track. What have you learned so far? A lot! We started with a technical partner, but now we're building our own in-house technical team for our European F4 and FRACA campaigns. That gives us better control, allows us to build in-house performance models, and elevate our drivers. We're also setting up a second base in Milan, Italy to manage the April to October European racing season. After that, we'll compete in Macau and return to the UAE for the 2026 season. Every person on the team — from our technical director Matthew Norman, to logistics and operations — plays a critical role. It's a true team sport behind the scenes. Do you attend every race yourself? I try to attend as many as possible, but our team principal Rohit Kaul leads the operations on the ground. My role is more strategic: managing partnerships, sponsor relations, and ensuring smooth execution throughout the season. Sponsors are crucial. Who are some of your key partners? We're fortunate to have a great mix. BNW Developments is one of our lead partners. Gulf Business is on our car too — which we're very proud of. We also have Century Financial, and LifeCoin as sponsors. Each one plays an important role in the ecosystem we're building. You're competing in Formula 4 and Formula Regional — can you explain the difference? F4 is the first major step after go-karting — the entry point into the Formula ladder. From F4, drivers move to FR (Formula Regional), which is more powerful and covers specific regions — we just raced across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Jeddah. After FR, drivers can progress to F3, F2 and ultimately F1 — the dream. The difference lies in engine power, car weight and complexity. But every step is crucial. You mentioned AKCEL Academy: what is its role in terms of your overarching approach to motorsport? The Academy supports the entire talent pipeline. We identify young drivers early. One of our drivers started go-karting at four and is now eight, and is already a champion from Singapore. We also have a focus on inclusivity. For example, we've reserved one seat for a female driver, and we're proud to support Hamda and Amna Al Qubaisi. We're also planning an announcement in Barcelona to enter the endurance-based Le Mans series with them. And we're supporting Atika, the first Indian female driver to enter an F1 Academy. She's an inspiration. So what's next for AKCEL GP in the next five to ten years? The short-term focus is to strengthen our presence in F4, F3, and F2. Simultaneously, we're scaling our Academy and merging racing with IT and engineering. The long-term aspiration is to reach Formula One and to see our driver on the F1 podium one day. That's the vision, and we're fully committed to it.
