New Delhi, June 30 -- The vice-chairman of the Danube Group, is a shining example of the 'UAE dream', which has come to fruition because of three decades of hard work.

From the cramped bylanes of a Ghatkoparchawlin Mumbai to the towering skyline of Dubai, Anis Sajan's journey is a testament to resilience, foresight, and an unwavering belief in building trust, one brick at a time. Today, as vice chairman of the Danube Group, Sajan leads one of the most recognised names in the Middle East's building materials and real estate sectors. But his beginnings were humble. "I started selling decorative lights duringDiwaliin our neighbourhood. Earning Rs.300 at the time felt like a fortune," he recalls with a smile.

His early years were shaped by ...