The 100 NRIs – 2026: Ravi PNC Menon, Chairman, Sobha Group
Feb 22, 2026
This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.
Ravi Menon is the Chairman of Sobha Group, a prominent property development firm headquartered in Dubai. The group is renowned for its pioneering Backward Integration approach, which encompasses the entire property development process from initial planning to project completion.
In his capacity, Menon oversees the company’s diverse business operations across multiple regions. He holds a Civil Engineering degree with Honours from Purdue University, USA, and joined Sobha Limited in India in 2004. He was appointed Co-Chairman alongside his father, PNC Menon, in 2012, and assumed the role of Chairman in November 2024 following his father’s retirement.
The company’s core values are rooted in a commitment to excellence, a principle inherited from PNC Menon. This ethos emphasises uncompromising quality, craftsmanship, and integrity, forming the foundation of Sobha Group’s operational philosophy. Menon has been instrumental in driving the organisation’s growth, expanding its service offerings, and ensuring timely project delivery. His leadership has facilitated the adoption of advanced construction techniques such as precast technology and improvements across design, engineering, sales, marketing, and customer service functions.
FY2025 marked a monumental year in Sobha Realty’s domestic growth, with the launch of four new masterplans: Sobha Solis, Downtown UAQ-Sobha Realty, Sobha Central, and Sobha SkyParks. This expansion increased the company’s UAE portfolio to a total of 14 developments, comprising 12 projects in Dubai and two in Umm Al Quwain. Growth in FY2025 was notably strong in Umm Al Quwain from projects such as Downtown UAQ and Sobha Siniya Island.
Beyond its domestic operations, Sobha Realty expanded its international presence by entering the US and Australia. The company established regional offices and acquired strategic land parcels in Texas, Queensland, and Sydney, representing a significant milestone in its development as a global real estate platform.
This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.
Ravi Menon is the Chairman of Sobha Group, a prominent property development firm headquartered in Dubai. The group is renowned for its pioneering Backward Integration approach, which encompasses the entire property development process from initial planning to project completion.
In his capacity, Menon oversees the company’s diverse business operations across multiple regions. He holds a Civil Engineering degree with Honours from Purdue University, USA, and joined Sobha Limited in India in 2004. He was appointed Co-Chairman alongside his father, PNC Menon, in 2012, and assumed the role of Chairman in November 2024 following his father’s retirement.
