The Story Behind UAE's #1 Malayali Business Network
Founded in Dubai in 2018, MalayaliBusiness is the digital home connecting Malayali entrepreneurs across the UAE. Our mission: ensuring every Malayali business gets the visibility it deserves.
MalayaliBusiness Team
Dubai HQ, 2024
Our Journey
From a WhatsApp group to UAE's #1 Malayali business platform
Founded in Dubai
Started as a small WhatsApp directory for Malayali businesses in Dubai.
1,000 Listings
Reached our first major milestone despite the pandemic.
Mobile App Launch
Launched iOS and Android apps, doubling monthly active users.
50,000 Users
Community grew to 50,000 registered users across all 7 Emirates.
Premium Launch
Launched Premium plans, Shop module, and verified business badges.
Businesses Listed
Malayalis Reached
Emirates Covered
Reviews Posted
Meet the Team
A dedicated team working for the Malayali community
Anoop Krishnan
Founder & CEO
Serial entrepreneur with 15 years in UAE. Former tech lead at Noon.
Divya Menon
Co-Founder & CTO
Full-stack engineer. Built scalable products at Amazon and Careem.
Rahul Nair
Head of Community
Community organiser for 10+ UAE Malayali associations.
Sruthi Pillai
Marketing Director
Digital marketing expert with expertise in Gulf diaspora brands.
Jijo Varghese
Business Development
Partnerships lead. Grew network to 15,000+ listed businesses.
Lekha Suresh
Customer Success
Ensuring every business owner succeeds on our platform.
Our Values
Community First
Every feature we build starts with a single question: does this help the Malayali community in UAE thrive?
Transparency
No hidden fees. No fake reviews. Every verified badge is earned, not bought.
Excellence
We hold ourselves and every listed business to the highest standard of quality and service.
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