From being a 18 years old boy who set out to be a businessman to being the owner of one of the
most profitable companies in the United Arab Emirates, RSG group of companies, Balvinder Sahni has come a
long way. A man with a great business acumen and humanitarian outlook. His most extravagant purchases and significant humanitarian charitable deeds have put him in the spotlight. While he was born as Balvinder Sahni, he is popularly known as Abu Sabah. He entered into business at the mere age of 18 and has been doing wonders ever since. At the New English School Kuwait, he completed his elementary schooling. He enrolled in a university to pursue more education, but his goals went far beyond merely earning a degree. So, at the age of 18, he dropped out of college to follow his own career goals. He established a business specialising in the trading of auto parts. While he is famous among the business tycoons as the owner and founder of RSG group of companies, people also know him as the man of great humanitarian acts. His parents have a great impact on him and he has always urged youngsters to respect their parents. He has built hospitals in India, in the loving memory of his parents. He put in a lot of effort to establish his empire and
widen his influence.
He currently runs one of the most successful businesses in the United Arab Emirates, the Property Development Firm Raj Sahni Group (RSG Group of Companies). He is a great admirer of Dubai Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE. He has begun making investments in the local hospitality industry by collaborating with a hotel—Rotana—to build two additional buildings in Dubai. The first one is called “Sabah Rotana,” a five-star hotel with more than 570 rooms. The second project is the four-star “Jebel Ali Central Rotana”. Both of these initiatives are on track to be finished before 2023. He is known for his love for numbers and is the owner of one of the most expensive and unique number plate and mobile number.
“Everything that I have is blessing of my parents”
“Charity gives me immense happiness, more than making money”
Tycoon global brings you an exclusive interview with the Business magnate of Dubai.
Q1 – Dubai has become a hub for real estate developers or for that matter any new venture. People have started investing in Dubai exponentially. What are your views on this?
Dubai is better than any country in terms of ease of doing business. You cannot compare Dubai with any country in the world in infrastructure, in planning and getting approvals. All the formalities here are very smooth. Dubai is a different country all together.
Q2 – You started to invest in hospitality sector with Hotel Rotana. Can you tell us something about it? And how do see the growth of hospitality sector in Dubai?
I think hospitality business has just started in Dubai. After Covid-19, the whole world wants to come to Dubai. The hospitality sector will see a bloom. It is going to grow more and big.
Q3 – You are know for your charity work. You have also opened many hospitals in India. How do you feel about this?
I feel very proud. When I make money it doesn’t make me happy but charity brings happiness. I sleep really well when I do charity.
Q4 – You are known for your love for numbers like you own D-5 (single plate number for Rolls Royce). Can you tell us something about it?
I am a number guy. I love numbers. So, whenever I invest in real estate, I go to buy a new house, do any new business or even I give cheques, I make sure it has number 9 on it. Number 9 is my favourite number. Also, I would like to mention here that all the money that I spend on buying these numbers, it goes for charity. It goes for good cause.
Q5 – You are known to be a great admirer of Dubai Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE. Can you tell us how do you see him as an inspiration
I don’t have words to praise him. And who is not inspired by him. It’s not just me but whole country is inspired by him.
Q6 – You are often seen wearing blue colour and have also mentioned it that it’s your luck colour. Is there any back story attached to it?
Blue is my lucky colour. It has been my favourite colour for last 30 years. My first car was of blue colour. I believe in the supremacy of nature. I feel connected to nature. Blue is the colour of sky and ocean and I love this colour. And it has turned out to be lucky for me over the years.
Q7 – Any message for Tycoon magazine readers or young entrepreneurs who look up to you?
I would love to tell the youngsters and I always say this in all my interviews,
respect your parents. Everything comes from their blessings. Every inspiration flows from them. And focus. I never do two businesses at a time, not even two projects. I focus on one thing at a time and give my best at it and it turns out to be the best. I would love to advise youngsters the same.