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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Born'''
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Indian
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Entrepreneur, Chartered Accountant, Real estate developer
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |2008–present
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Education'''
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* Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – [[wikipedia:Delhi University|Delhi University]]
* Chartered Accountant – [[wikipedia:Institute of Chartered Accountants of India|Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]]
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| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Dubai|Dubai]], [[wikipedia:United Arab Emirates|United Arab Emirates]]
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== Career ==
== Career ==

Revision as of 15:42, 30 January 2026

Career

Early professional career and chartered accountancy (2008–2019)

Before entering the real estate sector, Aggarwal worked extensively across taxation, audit, accounting, and corporate advisory services. He advised domestic enterprises and high-net-worth individuals on statutory compliance, income tax planning, audit frameworks, and capital structuring.

Between 2011 and 2021, Aggarwal served as the Managing Partner of Ankur Aggarwal & Co. (AAC), a chartered accountancy firm based in India. During this period, he led statutory audits, bank audits, income tax advisory engagements, and corporate law matters, building a diversified client base across multiple industries.

In parallel, Aggarwal was associated with international advisory firms operating in the Middle East, including a senior leadership role at AKGVG & Associates in Abu Dhabi, where he worked on cross-border accounting, bookkeeping, and compliance services for businesses operating across the Gulf region.

Transition to real estate and relocation to the UAE (2019–2021)

Aggarwal relocated to Dubai in 2019, initially continuing his financial advisory work while studying the UAE real estate market. According to Fortune India and Entrepreneur Middle East, his exposure to international capital flows, investor behaviour, and regional regulatory environments influenced his decision to transition into real estate development.

He formally entered the sector by establishing Bricks N Woods, later rebranded as BNW Developments. His finance background played a critical role in shaping the company’s early strategy, with an emphasis on structured funding, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and branded real estate partnerships.

BNW Developments and expansion into luxury real estate (2021–present)

In 2021, Aggarwal co-founded BNW Developments alongside actor and entrepreneur Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi, who joined as Managing Director and Co-Founder. Under Aggarwal’s leadership as Chairman, BNW expanded rapidly across the UAE real estate market, focusing on large-scale luxury and ultra-luxury residential developments in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.

BNW adopted a branded-residences-led model, collaborating with global hospitality, fashion, and lifestyle brands. Key partnerships included Indian Hotels Company Limited (Taj Hotels), Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, FashionTV, Tonino Lamborghini, and Pearl Developments. These collaborations positioned BNW among the early developers in Ras Al Khaimah to focus on internationally branded luxury residences.

By 2025, BNW Developments reported a development portfolio valued between AED 19 billion and AED 22 billion, with multiple projects launched or under construction on Al Marjan Island and in central Dubai. Media outlets such as Gulf Business, Arabian Business, and Business Wire India credited Aggarwal’s leadership with helping position Ras Al Khaimah as an emerging luxury real estate destination ahead of major tourism and hospitality expansion in the emirate.

Strategic collaborations

Aggarwal has personally negotiated several high-profile partnerships for BNW Developments:

  • Masah (MAN Enterprise Group) – In January 2026, BNW signed an AED 1 billion agreement with CREC No. 4, a Masah subsidiary, to accelerate project execution in Ras Al Khaimah. The alliance supports BNW’s planned AED 20 billion pipeline of ultra-luxury developments.
  • IHCL (Taj Hotels) – In March 2025, BNW partnered with Indian Hotels Company Limited to launch Taj Wellington Mews, a 336-unit waterfront Taj-branded residences project on Al Marjan Island, marking the first Taj-branded real estate development in Ras Al Khaimah.
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts – In October 2025, BNW signed with Wyndham to develop Ramada Residences by Wyndham in Dubai’s Al Jaddaf district, a 108-unit residential tower incorporating hospitality standards and sustainability features.
  • Tonino Lamborghini – In late 2025, BNW unveiled Tonino Lamborghini Residences, a 377-unit luxury development on Al Marjan Island. Aggarwal described the collaboration as reflective of BNW’s vision to bring global design icons to the region.
  • FashionTV & Pearl Developments – BNW also executed branded residential projects including FashionTV Acacia and La Perla in Ras Al Khaimah.

Media appearances and thought leadership

Aggarwal is a frequent speaker at industry forums and a regular presence in regional and international media. He has been featured on the covers of publications including Arabian Business and Construction Week Middle East.

In 2025, Aggarwal and Vivek Oberoi were ranked 9th on Arabian Business’s Indian Aces list of the Gulf’s most influential Indian business leaders. He has delivered keynote addresses at platforms such as the India Today Indo–UAE Conclave and appeared in video interviews and podcasts, including Raj Shamani’s Figuring Out series, where he discussed Dubai real estate investment trends.

He has been named among the Middle East’s Top 150 Real Estate Icons by Finance World and featured on the Power 150 list by Construction Week Middle East.

Awards and recognition

Aggarwal has received numerous awards, including:

  • Visionary of the Year – Pillars of Real Estate Awards (2025)
  • Icons of the UAE Award (2023–2025)
  • CEO of the Year (Real Estate) – Arabian Business (2023)
  • NNS Media Real Estate Icon of the Year (2024)
  • World Realty Congress – Real Estate Excellence Award
  • Best Young Entrepreneur (Real Estate) – Golden Entrepreneur Awards (2024)
  • Global Indian of the Year – AsiaOne (2023–24)

Personal life

Aggarwal is married and resides in the United Arab Emirates. Details about his family life are not widely publicised.

References

      1. Education & Background
      1. Awards & Recognition