Vivek Oberoi real estate: Masti 4 star, Vivek Oberoi, is set to return to the big screen on November 21 alongside Riteish Deshmukh. But, Bollywood is not his only money maker; Oberoi owns an agriculture and fintech startup in India while being a celebrity real estate developer in Dubai. Speaking to Kamiya Jani, the Curly Tales host, Oberoi took the Internet on a tour inside his Meadows villa in Dubai.
Featuring swimming pools and exclusive art brought from India, Oberoi credits his home decor to his wife, Priyanka. Jokingly, Jani suggested that he just selects the location, while she does the designing. To which he remarked, “I didn’t even select the location – She’s the boss.” While his office is located in Business Bay, the family chose to live in The Meadows and not downtown.
Oberoi’s art and plant collection
“We love art,” remarked the Bollywood actor and flaunted his love for Indian artists, which he has proudly displayed on his walls. The “easy, vintage, and very homey” aesthetic of his Dubai house is loaded with metal accents and maximalist home decor. It has been nearly three years since the Oberois have lived in this Dubai villa, but for Vivek Oberoi, home is still in Mumbai.
Dubai’s palms can be spotted in every well-lit corner, and pots are a common feature across every room. However, they have tried to replicate the vibe of Mumbai by locating themselves near a lake, a fountain, and a lush Gulmohar tree. Oberoi also seemed proud of his organic garden where his wife grows her own curry leaves, spices, and even vegetables. “You don’t realise you’re in a desert,” he remarked.
The actor actually wanted to move to Downtown, one of the newer neighbourhoods in Dubai. However, his wife wanted to be able to see water, hear the sounds of nature, to which he is “thankful.” Moving to Dubai, while it has its business agendas, Oberoi tries to embody the “non-film life” he couldn’t achieve in India.
Vivek Oberoi’s real estate ’empire’
The Yuva actor has over 350 people working under him. From building a fintech startup to help children with their education, Oberoi’s company also runs an agriculture startup in India. In Dubai, however, his Bricks and Woods (B&W) Developments has several ultra-luxury real estate collaborations with brands and casinos and eight buildings under his name.
They are also planning housing ventures near the Maktoom Airport, the world’s largest. He didn’t stop at real estate, though. Building his ‘startup ecosystem,’ Oberoi also launched his lab-grown diamond jewellery company, Solitario. “Dubai’s been good to me,” he told Jani. His business has expanded to six countries and 35 cities.
What his Dubai home means for Oberoi
Coming home for the Saathiya actor means family time. He revealed that his son owns a foldable table tennis table, which the father-son duo used to have nightly matches on. “It used to be easy to beat his son in the game, Oberoi revealed.
Aspiring to live his family life, he shared that once he came home, he would keep his phones aside and be present with his family. Be it playing catch with his dog or enjoying his time by the swimming pool, the celebrity real estate entrepreneur saw his home as a sacred space for his family.
