Burj Khalifa Owner: Dubais iconic Burj Khalifa the worlds tallest building is a symbol of unparalleled opulence with a single-bedroom unit costing a staggering 150000 to 180000 Dirham (over Rs 42 lakh) in annual rent making it one of the most expensive apartment buildings worldwide. While most people dream of buying a single apartment in this lavish residential building there is an Indian-origin businessman who owns as many 22 luxury apartments in the Burj Khalifa. The king of Burj Khalifa Dubbed by the media as the king of Burj Khalifa the journey of George V Nereamparambil and Indian-born businessman in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a true rags to riches tale of a brilliant man who began working from the tender of 11 to support his family and is today the largest property owner in the worlds most opulent residential apartment building. Who is George V Nereamparambil? Born in a middle-income home in Kerala financial constraints prompted George V Nereamparambil to assist his father in the trade and transport of cash crops. However George had an entrepreneurial nature since his early years and essentially turned waste into cash by starting a side-business of extracting gum from left over cotton seeds and selling it to make some extra money. In 1976 George travelled to Sharjah to search for better opportunities and it was here that massive potential of the air conditioning industry because of the scorching desert heat that baked the Gulf city and its residents. This one idea changed the course of Georges life as he established his own company which has today evolved into the GEO Group of Companies and made George V Nereamparambil a prominent name in the Middle East. Largest property owner in Burj Khalifa The story of George V Nereamparambil becoming the king of Burj Khalifa is rather interesting stemming out of a challenge made by a relative who once told him that he would never even be allowed inside the lavish building. Driven by the challenge George started by renting a flat in the Burj Khalifa and over the years ended up owning a staggering 22 luxury units out of the 900 in the iconic structure. George V Nereamparambil net worth According to various media reports George V Nereamparambil is the one of the wealthiest property owners in the Burj Khalifa and has a net worth pegged at over Rs 4800 crore. Today George leads a luxurious lifestyle in his lavish apartment in the worlds tallest building. His opulent apartments boast  gold-clad walls ceilings and floors according to reports.