Driven properties expands into India with Hyderabad as its first base

The company sees enormous potential in Hyderabad compared to other metro cities. “Hyderabad has more growth prospects, and our aim is to establish three more branches within the city and employ at least 200 professionals in the near future - Sheikh Suleiman, Managing Director of Driven Properties

Driven Properties, one of Dubai’s leading real estate brokerages and the exclusive UAE partner of Forbes Global Properties, has officially launched its operations in India with the opening of its first office in Hyderabad. The company, known for its strong presence in Dubai’s luxury real estate segment, plans to make the city its Indian headquarters.

In an exclusive chat with Bizz Buzz, Sheikh Suleiman, Managing Director of Driven Properties India, said the company sees enormous potential in Hyderabad compared to other metro cities.

“Hyderabad has more growth prospects, and our aim is to establish three more branches within the city and employ at least 200 professionals in the near future,” he noted.

Founded in 2012 in Dubai by Saudi entrepreneur Abdullah Al-Ajaji, Driven Properties has grown into one of the largest real estate brokerages in the Middle East, with over 1,000 employees and 13–14 sister companies offering end-to-end property solutions. The firm, which began with just four employees, now operates across multiple international markets including Spain, Egypt, Japan, China, and now India, with further expansion into Saudi Arabia in the pipeline.

Highlighting market trends, Suleiman said the global real estate sector, particularly Dubai, has seen a surge in demand for luxury and branded residences over the last five years, fueled by high-net-worth individuals seeking premium amenities. Property prices in Dubai range from Rs1.5 crore to as high as Rs500 crore, depending on location and type of development.

In Hyderabad, the company is initially focusing on key growth corridors such as Kokapet, Tellapur, and the Financial District, while also planning to enter other parts of the city with both residential and commercial projects. “From buying and selling to furnishing, leasing, and resale, we want to create a complete ecosystem for property investors and end-users in India,” Suleiman added.

Driven Properties began with an initial investment of one million dirhams in Dubai and has since grown into a billion-dirham enterprise. With its Indian foray, the company is now targeting major metropolitan markets including Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai after consolidating its presence in Hyderabad.

“The vision is to replicate our Dubai success story in India by offering world-class real estate services backed by global expertise,” Suleiman said.