Yusuffali M.A. Builds Lulu Group’s Retail Empire in Dubai Dubai Icons 33

Starting strong in Dubai, Yusuffali M.A. built Lulu Group International from nothing into a global chain of massive stores. Worth close to 7.5 billion dollars, he pushed growth across the Middle East, Africa, and pockets of Asia. Hundreds of big outlets now run under his name, mixing up-to-date shopping setups with low prices on purpose. Instead of staying distant, he stays involved directly in how each shop runs while locking in real estate deals that last. Because of this mix, Lulu lands spots in busy areas where foot traffic never slows down. 

Besides profits, Yusuffali puts weight on fair treatment of staff, buying goods nearby, along with reducing environmental impact through things like waste sorting inside stores and shops built to save power. Starting jobs for many South Asian skilled and manual workers across Dubai and surrounding regions, Lulu fits tightly into wider work and commerce flows. On top of that, it moved into making packaged foods, moving products, and digital selling, linking web orders directly to real shops when delivering, matching steps taken by major international online sellers. 

Out of nowhere, Yusuffali M.A. became what Dubai often celebrates – a trader turned powerhouse, growing stores where people buy daily needs, slowly shifting how jobs are made, goods move, and shops operate across borders. By 2026, his push into smart warehouses and machine-guided stock systems shows Lulu isn’t slowing down, just changing shape behind the scenes.