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Ikigai Real Estate Broker
TEAM IKIGAI

The people behind the advice.

A small team with different areas of expertise, brought together by the same approach to clients and property.

Vikas Arora
Founder, Managing Director

Vikas Arora

Vikas has over 18 years of experience in Dubai Real Estate, with particular expertise in commercial property and investment-led transactions. Before Real Estate, he spent 15 years in the corporate world — experience that continues to shape the way he works with business owners, private investors and larger organisations.

Numbers are central to Vikas's approach. He likes to understand the commercial case properly, question the assumptions and look at both the return and the risk before recommending an opportunity. Clients who work with him can expect a straightforward opinion — including when he believes a deal doesn't make sense.

Away from Real Estate, Vikas is endlessly curious. His interests range from history, mathematics and philosophy to Indian music, travel and discovering good food. He is an avid reader and values time spent with family and friends.

Shalini Arora
Co-Founder

Shalini Arora

Shalini has worked in Dubai Real Estate for more than two decades and is closely involved across Ikigai's client experience, team and brand. For her, understanding the person behind the property decision has always been as important as understanding the property itself.

Her approach is naturally relationship-led. She believes in listening carefully, communicating openly and helping clients make decisions that are right for their circumstances rather than simply moving towards a transaction. The same philosophy shapes the way she works with and mentors the Ikigai team.

Outside Real Estate, Shalini's long-standing interest in wellbeing led her to qualify as a Natural Health Counsellor, Health Coach and Yoga Instructor. She enjoys travel, music, good food and time in nature — interests that have also influenced the way she thinks about homes, spaces and how we live.

Kiralyn
Property Manager

Kiralyn

Kiralyn supports Ikigai's property administration and day-to-day operations, including tenancy documentation, landlord updates, maintenance coordination and the many details involved in keeping managed properties running smoothly.

She is organised, dependable and quietly keeps a great deal moving behind the scenes. For landlords, tenants and the Ikigai team, that means having someone who follows through, keeps track of the details and helps make day-to-day property matters easier to manage.

Outside the office, Kiralyn enjoys cooking, watching movies, going for walks and spending time with her family — a quieter side that fits naturally with the calm and considered way she works.

Naina Arora
Associate Director, Jebel Ali Village Specialist

Naina Arora

Naina Arora is Associate Director at Ikigai Real Estate and a specialist in Jebel Ali Village villas and townhouses. She works closely with buyers, sellers and landlords, bringing local knowledge and a personal approach to every property decision.

Naina takes time to understand what matters to each client, whether they are finding a home, deciding when to sell or looking for the right tenant. She combines market insight with an intuitive understanding of people, offering clear advice, honest conversations and support throughout the process.

Outside work, Naina enjoys travelling, fitness and meeting people from different cultures. Her curiosity and love of genuine connection are reflected in the relationships she builds with clients and colleagues.

Hitesh Ojha
Associate Director, Nad Al Sheba Gardens Specialist

Hitesh Ojha

Hitesh brings over 20 years of business experience across Australia, the Middle East and Africa, including senior leadership roles with global brands such as Panasonic and Sony. Today, he brings that commercial experience to Dubai Real Estate, advising buyers and investors with a particular interest in villas, townhouses and family communities.

Hitesh is naturally analytical and likes to look beyond the sales brochure. He studies the location, developer, pricing, comparable transactions, future supply and numbers before forming a view. Just as importantly, he believes a property needs to fit the person buying it. Clients can expect questions, research and a straightforward opinion — including when he believes they should look at another property.

Away from Real Estate, Hitesh is a lifelong learner with a genuine interest in business, strategy and technology. He enjoys networking, learning from different industries and exchanging ideas, but values time with his family above everything else.

Aliyah Khan
Senior Property Consultant, Jebel Ali Village Specialist

Aliyah Khan

Aliyah is a Senior Consultant at Ikigai, specialising in Jebel Ali Village. She brings three years of Real Estate experience, having started in leasing before moving into sales. Her background across both gives her a practical understanding of what clients need at different stages of their property journey.

Aliyah takes a hands-on approach, guiding clients from the first conversation through to the final handover. She makes a point of coordinating the details, keeping communication clear and making sure clients know what comes next. Her aim is for each client to feel supported throughout the process, with someone they can rely on to see things through.

Outside Real Estate, Aliyah enjoys the gym, takes an interest in nutrition and loves staying active. Music is a big part of her life, and she is always happy to spend time with friends, meet new people and enjoy a good conversation.

Amon
Property Supervisor, DIFC Expert

Amon

Amon works across property sales, leasing and asset management, with a particular focus on Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). His experience spans both residential and commercial property, helping owners, investors and tenants navigate transactions and ongoing property requirements.

His hands-on involvement in DIFC gives him a particularly practical understanding of the market. Alongside his brokerage work, Amon manages commercial space in Index Tower and a residential portfolio in Burj Daman, giving him direct insight into leasing, tenant relations and the day-to-day realities of owning property in the area.

Amon is naturally proactive and detail-oriented, and believes that good client relationships are built through reliability, clear communication and follow-through. Outside Real Estate, he values continuous learning, personal development and building meaningful relationships — qualities that also shape the way he works with clients.

Kaizad Patrawala
Head of Sales – Off-Plan

Kaizad Patrawala

Kaizad brings more than 18 years of Dubai Real Estate experience, with a strong background in sales, business development, property transactions and team leadership. As Head of Off-Plan Sales at Ikigai, he leads the department while working closely with clients to evaluate opportunities across Dubai's off-plan market.

His approach is practical and results-focused. Kaizad believes in understanding the opportunity beyond the launch — looking at the developer, location, product, pricing and market potential before recommending it to a client. He brings the same structured approach to building and mentoring his team, with a strong emphasis on knowledge, accountability and client relationships.

Away from Real Estate, Kaizad has a passion for adventure biking and travel. He enjoys exploring new places, taking the less familiar route and experiencing different landscapes and cultures — an adventurous side that reflects his natural curiosity and energy.

Nelson
Senior Property Consultant – Off-Plan

Nelson

With more than 12 years of experience in Dubai Real Estate, Nelson brings strong knowledge of established communities and the wider property market. His experience allows him to help buyers and investors look beyond individual listings and understand how a property sits within its location and market.

Nelson is known for being patient and approachable. He takes the time to understand what a client is actually looking for and believes the buying process should feel informed and considered rather than pressured.

That calm, people-first nature extends beyond his work. Nelson values relationships and brings the same easygoing, grounded personality to his clients and colleagues.

Aryan
Property Consultant – Off-Plan

Aryan

Aryan works primarily across Dubai's off-plan market, with a particular focus on major master developers and new community launches. He enjoys getting into the details of a development — from the master plan and product to the payment structure and wider investment case — and then making that information easier for clients to understand.

Before building his career in Real Estate, Aryan founded a nonprofit initiative that reached more than 150,000 students across 20 countries. That experience reflects something that still comes through in the way he works today: energy, curiosity and a genuine interest in communicating ideas well.

Outside work, Aryan's interests include tennis, debating, photography and cooking. He brings that same mix of competitiveness and creativity to the team.

Yazdan Zaveri
Property Consultant – Off-Plan

Yazdan Zaveri

Yazdan is part of Ikigai's off-plan team, working with clients to evaluate new developments and identify opportunities that align with their property and investment goals. With a background in finance, he brings a strong understanding of numbers, value and the financial considerations behind a property decision.

His approach is straightforward and considered. Rather than focusing only on the launch or the sales pitch, Yazdan takes the time to understand the developer, project, pricing and wider opportunity before discussing it with a client. He believes in explaining the options clearly so clients can make informed decisions with confidence.

Outside Real Estate, Yazdan enjoys travelling, discovering new places and trying new experiences. He values time with friends and family, enjoys movies, and is naturally drawn to activities that challenge him and keep him curious.

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