Businessman Rizvan Sajan has often been associated with luxury and success, especially after he appeared with his family in the reality series “Dubai Bling”. His appearance on the show introduced viewers to his lavish lifestyle, which included a huge house in Dubai and glimpses of extraordinary wealth.
However, behind the grand lifestyle and business achievements lies a journey that began under completely different circumstances.
Ridvan Sacan’s early life was far from luxurious
Before becoming one of the household names in the business, Rizwan spent his childhood in Mumbai under humble circumstances. He grew up in Ghatkopar in a lower middle class family where financial challenges shaped daily life. Even small expenses need careful planning, as reported by The Indian Express.
During those years, his family had to carefully manage household expenses, and his pocket money remained limited.Redouane once shared how a simple school memory ultimately changed the direction of his life. Watching friends buy snacks from the school cafeteria made him realize that he wanted to earn his own money. Recalling that moment, he told Curly Tales: “I used to finish my pocket money of Rs 15 in one week. It was embarrassing when my friends would eat and I couldn’t. It was embarrassing when my friends would eat and I couldn’t.”
When I was 14, I started my first business so I could buy samosas in the canteen.
This small goal later became the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey.
Rizwan Sajan’s first project was started with Rs 1,000
Radwan’s first business began with a small sum of money he borrowed from his father. He used Rs 1,000 to buy textbooks from wholesale markets in Mumbai and later sold them during the school season. The idea ended up generating greater returns than he expected. Remembering that stage, he said: “I became the rich man and started serving samosas to my friends.”
For the teenager hoping to earn a little extra money, the experience became an important lesson.
Years later, Radwan moved to Dubai with plans to start his own business. At the time, he had limited savings and had to carefully divide his money between business expenses and family responsibilities. The first months included uncertainty and financial stress. Gradually, profits started to increase and gave him confidence that his business was moving in the right direction.
Those initial steps eventually expanded into a large business empire.
Rizvan Sajan’s success never changed his point of view
Despite reaching extraordinary levels of success, Radwan has repeatedly said that financial gain was never the primary goal behind his work. Speaking about his way of thinking, he said: “Work motivates me. Money is just a byproduct.” He also added, “I was born in a slum. Then we moved to a shul. Today, I live in a 40,000 square feet house. But even if you leave me in the middle of a jungle in Africa with nothing, I know I can build myself back up.”
““Dubai Bling” follows the lives of wealthy expatriates living in Dubai and offers a look into their businesses, personal lives and luxurious lifestyles.