
Founding Member
Laxmi Narayan Kumar
Laxmi Narayana Kumar is a senior valuation professional and industry leader with over 35 years of experience in real estate valuation and project management across UAE and India. He is the CEO of DLS INC. Real Estate Valuation Services and is widely recognised for his expertise in valuation of real estate, plant & machinery, and complex assets.
A RICS and RERA Dubai Registered Valuer (5-Star & Gold Rated), Mr. Kumar has provided valuation services to leading banks, insurance companies, government authorities, and large private and family business groups. His professional work aligns with international standards including RICS, IVS, EVS, and IBBA.
He holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering, an MBA in International Business, and is a Chartered Engineer. He is a Fellow Member of reputed professional bodies including the Institution of Valuers (India) and the Institution of Engineers (India), and is a member of several global professional organisations.
Mr. Kumar has completed 20,000+ valuations in the UAE over the last five years and has been awarded multiple times by the Dubai Land Department as a 5-Star Rated Valuer (2021–2023), including a Gold Medal for the highest number of valuations.
With deep regulatory knowledge, strong ethical standards, and hands-on leadership, he continues to contribute meaningfully to the valuation and taxation ecosystem, supporting transparency, compliance, and professional excellence.