Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar attended the launch event of Danube Properties’ latest residential project, named after the King actor. At the event, Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Karan Johar, Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of the Danube Group, and Adel Sajan, Managing Director of the Danube Group, among others, were present.
Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan attend Danube Properties launch in Dubai; all exclusive penthouses worth Rs 40 to 50 crore sold out on day one
Shah Rukh Khan’s latest Dubai venture has made headlines, with all the exclusive penthouses at Shahrukhz Residences by Danube selling out on the day of the project’s launch. Designed by his wife, interior designer Gauri Khan, each penthouse is valued at Dh19.6 million (approximately Rs 50 crore).
Gauri Khan, who designed the exclusive penthouses, said she wanted the spaces to feel elegant, warm and distinctive while making the most of their waterfront setting. “It’s special to see this design vision receive such an encouraging response, with a houseful mark already stamped on it,” she said.
The fully furnished penthouses are part of a 56-storey residential development in Dubai Maritime City. Gauri’s design approach focuses on bringing the feel of mansion-style living into apartment spaces without compromising on luxury, comfort or practicality. The penthouses feature bespoke Italian-branded furniture, spacious living rooms, statement kitchens and views of the waterfront.
Apartments at Shahrukhz Residences start at Dh1.65 million (approximately Rs 4.5 crore), with a 30:70 payment plan. Buyers are required to pay 30 per cent during construction and the remaining 70 per cent upon handover. According to Danube Group, the project received 500 expressions of interest before its launch.
The development will feature more than 40 lifestyle amenities, including a Longevity Lounge equipped with cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red-light therapy beds and an infrared sauna. Residents will also have access to aqua-themed play areas, sports facilities, children’s daycare, cycling and jogging tracks, a rooftop King’s Club and a private yacht.
Prices for Danube Properties in Dubai generally range from AED 761,000 to AED 8,320,000 (roughly Rs 2.26 crore to Rs 6.5 crore or more, depending on the unit type and project).
Netizens had mixed reactions to SRK-Gauri’s Dubai penthouses getting sold on day one of the launch; some said it was bought by investors, while many took a sly dig, saying the rich are getting richer day by day.
Karan Johar praises Gauri Khan, calls her the pillar behind SRK’s success
During the launch event, Karan Johar shared insights into Shah Rukh Khan’s house, Mannat, and credited Gauri as the force and pillar behind the superstar’s success.
Karan Johar said, “Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat has a cinema hall, cryotherapy, and sea view.”
He added, “I want everyone to know that there would be no Mannat, there would be no Khan family if it wasn’t for this pillar standing right next to me.”
He compared Gauri to Goddess Lakshmi and added, “Whosoever’s life she has touched, that life turns into gold.”
Shah Rukh Khan credits Gauri, recalls never having a home
Shah Rukh Khan also credited Gauri for his success and spoke about their journey together, recalling how she always encouraged him to dream bigger.
“Our first home, our first car, our first journey together, but Gauri always said, ‘These are just a beginning. The first of many. And what we do next will be King style’,” he said.
The actor also spoke about his love for homes and how owning a house has always been one of his biggest dreams.
“I have always been a big believer of home. A place to live in. Home is where you start from. And home is the nicest word in the universe. The word home turns into an emotion. It becomes your identity, your pride, and sometimes even becomes your life,” he said.
“I am somebody who came from a background; my parents died early,” he said and added, “It is not a sob story. This is how it was. I never had a house. My biggest yearning in life — of course, I love my films, family, work — but the only thing I love more than anything else is to have a house.”
The actor also shared that every time he wants to buy a house in a new city, his children Aryan, Suhana and AbRam make fun of him.
“They say, 'Papa, we can't buy a house everywhere.' But I have been fortunate; God has been kind,” he shared.
Explaining why having a home is so important to him, Shah Rukh Khan said that it is a place where people can return, recharge and prepare themselves to face the world again.
“For me, it is very important, which I often tell people, that in life there are good days, bad days, sad days and sometimes even depressing days. But when you finally come knocking, you have to come back to your own home because you regenerate there, you refigure things out and go back to face the harsh world again. So I am a big believer of house,” he said.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat: From Rs 13 crore purchase to Rs 300 crore valuation
While Shah Rukh Khan’s latest residential project in Dubai has grabbed attention, his iconic sea-facing Mumbai residence, Mannat, continues to remain one of Bollywood’s most talked-about properties.
Mannat is currently estimated to be valued at around Rs 250 crore to Rs 300 crore, according to media reports, although no official market valuation has been publicly disclosed.