M.A. Yusuff Ali

M.A. Yusuff Ali

M.A. Yusuff Ali (#758)

  • $ 6 B
  • Retail
  • India
  • M
  • 70 Years

About Me

Middle East retail king M.A. Yusuff Ali presides over $7.3 billion (revenue) LuLu Retail, with 240 hypermarkets and malls in the Gulf and elsewhere. Hailing from a village in Kerala state in south India, Yusuff Ali left for Abu Dhabi in 1973 to join his uncle's small distribution business. In 2024, Yusuff Ali listed the retail business on the Abu Dhabi stock exchange, raising $1.7 billion. Yusuff Ali has a minority stake in Cochin International Airport and sits on its board. The airport runs on solar energy. Other assets include the Waldorf Astoria in Scotland and the Great Scotland Yard Hotel, the former headquarters of the U.K. Metropolitan Police.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped M.A. Yusuff Ali’s rise and global influence.

  • #720   Billionaires (2026)
  • #49   India's Richest (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking M.A. Yusuff Ali’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $5.6B (May 4, 2026)