Indian billionaire with a net worth of ₹53,000 crore travels by bus in Dubai, video goes viral
Indian billionaire with a net worth of ₹53,000 crore travels by bus in Dubai, video goes viral
Sometimes, it’s the simplest acts of kindness that leave the biggest impression. A short video of Indian billionaire and Lulu Group chairman, M.A. Yusuff Ali, casually boarding a public bus in Dubai has gone viral online, sparking admiration for his down-to-earth demeanor.
The clip, originally shared on TikTok by user Sajjad Fardese and reported by HT.com, shows Yusuff Ali stepping onto a bus and warmly greeting the driver with a handshake. Speaking in Hindi, he asks, “Kaise ho? Theek ho?” which translates to “How are you? Are you well?” — a moment that quickly captured the hearts of social media users. The post was captioned, “@yusuffali.ma is the most down-to-earth person!”
This viral moment comes on the heels of another notable update from Ali, who recently shared a special personal gesture from UAE leadership on his Instagram account. He revealed that he had received a personally signed copy of “Lessons from Life: Part I” from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Along with a photo of the book, Ali expressed his gratitude in a reflective note: “I am extremely thankful to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for sending me a personally signed copy of the latest book Lessons from Life: Part I. As a visionary leader blessed with great wisdom and knowledge, I am sure the present and future generations can learn a lot from the life of His Highness. I am also grateful to His Highness for considering me to receive this book.”
Inside the book, a handwritten note from Sheikh Mohammed reads: “Dear Yusuff Ali MA, wisdom is the only inheritance that grows richer the more we share it. May you enjoy the read.”
M.A. Yusuff Ali is widely known as the chairman and managing director of Lulu Group, a global retail and hospitality giant that operates 256 hypermarkets and malls across the Gulf region and India. Forbes estimates his net worth to exceed $5.9 billion, or roughly ₹53,442 crore.
Despite his immense wealth and global stature, moments like his casual bus ride and heartfelt greetings remind everyone that humility and kindness transcend status.
