The announcement, made in Dubai recently, marks a significant brand crossover — linking sport, lifestyle, and global investment potential. It also reflects how Dubai continues to be a magnet for international investors, including many from the UK.
“Dubai has always felt like a second home to me — not just as a cricketer, but as someone who has seen this city offer opportunities, safety, and ambition. I’m proud to be associated with MH Developers at a time when Dubai is truly booming,” said Rashid Khan.
Khan’s signing is well-timed. Dubai’s property market is on a record-breaking run, with average prices rising 15% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 and transaction volumes up by 20%, according to market data. British buyers continue to feature among the top five foreign nationalities investing in the UAE, attracted by the emirate’s zero income tax, political stability, high returns, and ease of purchase.
MH Developers, known for its mid-luxury developments across key Dubai communities, is now targeting UK-based investors, South Asian diaspora, and second-home buyers through this partnership. “Rashid represents resilience, global appeal, and trust — values we strive for as a company. As we scale our operations, especially toward overseas buyers, he will help tell our story with authenticity and reach,” said Murtaza Hashmi, CEO of MH Developers.
This also follows a recent announcement that Reliance Industries, owners of the Mumbai Indians franchise, are acquiring a 49% stake in Oval Invincibles. Rashid, a former Trent Rockets player, has been a part of MI’s extended franchise family — having also featured for MI New York in Major League Cricket and MI Cape Town in South Africa’s SA20.
The alignment of cricket and commerce is more than cosmetic. Dubai’s evolving brand is as much about lifestyle and sport as it is about towers and tiles. And Khan, one of cricket’s most consistent and marketable names, now serves as both symbol and signal of that convergence. “I’m excited to call The Oval my home this August with Oval Invincibles. It’s a new chapter for me on the field — and with MH Developers, also off the field. There’s a lot to look forward to,” said Khan.
For UK-based investors, the message is clear: Dubai’s real estate market is not just booming — it’s evolving. And with familiar faces like Rashid Khan now leading the charge, the crossover between sport and smart investing is here to stay.
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