BNW Developments Ranked Among the 2026 Best Workplaces in UAE™ by Great Place to Work® Middle East
Dubai, UAE – May 4th, 2026 - Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, has ranked BNW Developments 10th in the medium category on the Best Workplaces in UAE™ list. This recognition reflects the company’s continued commitment to cultivating an empowering, people-first culture within the UAE’s competitive luxury real estate sector.
This prestigious recognition is based on confidential employee survey data assessing workplace trust, innovation, company values, and leadership effectiveness. BNW Developments has long maintained that a firm’s culture is as vital as its structures, cultivating an environment where inclusivity is a fundamental operational pillar. By prioritising a ‘For All™’ experience, BNW ensures that every individual, from the boardroom to the construction site, operates within a culture of trust, inclusion, and shared purpose.
By implementing total flexibility, the firm empowers its global workforce spread across the UAE, India, Australia, and Russia to anchor productivity and well-being over fixed schedules. This commitment to the human element is reinforced by a robust and relentless talent pipeline, where the next generation of industry leaders is cultivated through intensive internship programs and bespoke training modules. This ensures that talent is not merely hired but is nourished at every stage of their professional journey, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem of excellence.
Most recently, BNW introduced a zero-layoff policy amidst the global geopolitical crisis, serving as a shield for the BNW family made up of over 650 people from more than 50 nationalities, during that trying time. Even within the high-pressure environment of luxury real estate, the firm aggressively promotes work-life balance, viewing wellness and mental health as essential components of high performance rather than an afterthought. As the company scales toward a GDV of AED 32 billion, its people remain the absolute centre of its long-term vision.
For Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Founder of BNW Developments, the recognition is deeply personal. "At BNW, we focus on return on individuals, not just return on investment. If you care for your people, they will care about your vision; and being recognised as one of the Best Workplaces for the second time in a row in the UAE™ is the biggest proof that our philosophy is working. It confirms that while we are building iconic developments, we are also building a thriving community where people feel they truly belong.”
As BNW Developments continues expanding its portfolio across the UAE, the company remains focused on strengthening the workplace culture behind its success.
ABOUT BNW DEVELOPMENTS
BNW Developments is a premier UAE based real estate developer with a Gross Development Value exceeding AED 32 billion, led by Chairman and Founder Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal and Managing Director and Co-Founder Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi.
Backed by a team of over 650 professionals, BNW blends design intelligence with an investor first strategy to deliver ultra luxury developments that balance legacy, returns, and long-term value. Serving high net worth individuals, global investors, and leading financial institutions, BNW continues to set new benchmarks in quality, sustainability, and sophistication across the region.
For more information, visit: bnw.ae.
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How Great Place to Work® determines the Best Workplaces in UAE™
Great Place to Work identifies the Best Workplaces in UAE™ by analysing company workplace programmes and surveying employees across the region on the key factors that create great workplaces for all. To be considered, companies must first achieve Great Place to Work® Certification™.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Operating in over 60 countries, Great Place to Work® supports organisations of all sizes in building exceptional workplaces through its Trust Index™ Survey and culture management platform, Emprising™.
To learn more, visit Great Place to Work.
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