Dubai, UAE, 26 April 2026: Vasu Shroff, fondly called as DADA, a veteran UAE-based Indian businessman and chairman of the Regal Group, passed away early this morning at the age of 85, marking the end of an era for the Indian business community in the Emirates. Widely known as the “Textile King,” Shroff built one of the region’s longstanding business empires after arriving in Dubai in the 1960s and was respected for his entrepreneurial vision and philanthropy. His passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences from across the UAE and India, with many remembering his contributions to business, community service, and strengthening India–UAE ties.
EmiratesReporter.com offers its deepest condolences to the family of Late Dada Vasu Shroff