The Split-Second Strategist: What Racing Taught This Real Estate Manager About Property Management - Rushdhi Muzammil

From 24-hour endurance races to managing Dubai's commercial hubs—Rushdhi Muzammil's dual life runs on precision, teamwork, and sustainable performance

Hour 18 of 24. Dubai Kartdrome, 3:47 AM.

Rushdhi Muzammil's team radio crackles: "Fuel's tight. Push now or play it safe?"

It's the same question he faces managing properties across Dubai: aggressive growth or sustainable performance? In racing, the wrong call costs you the podium. In real estate, it costs millions.

“We finish strong, not fast,” he decides.

By sunrise, FCMB Motorsport crosses the finish line—not first, but consistent. No crashes. No burnout. Exactly how Rushdhi has managed properties for 18 years.

Two Tracks, One Philosophy

As Real Estate Manager with nearly two decades of experience, Rushdhi oversees assets like Computer Plaza—home to over 120 IT stores—alongside residential and corporate portfolios across the UAE. But what sets him apart isn't just his MBA or IFMA certification. It's how motorsport shaped his management philosophy.

"In a 24-hour race, you don't win by being fastest," he explains. "You win by being there at hour 24. Property management is the same—it's about endurance, not sprints."

When he took over Computer Plaza during a challenging period, occupancy was struggling. Rather than slash rents to fill units quickly, he applied racing strategy: calculated moves, relationship-building, and long-term positioning. Six months later, occupancy had climbed significantly, with tenants staying not just for space, but for partnership.

Precision Under Pressure

As co-founder of FCMB Motorsport, Rushdhi and his team has competed in grueling endurance events—700KM challenges, 12-hours races at various tracks in UAE, even representing Sri Lanka internationally. The parallels to real estate aren't abstract; they're practical.

"Pit stop efficiency determines races," he says. "Tenant retention works the same way. By the time someone's unhappy enough to leave, you've already lost them. You monitor constantly—maintenance response, communication, value delivery."

His approach combines strategic foresight with operational discipline. Whether negotiating lease renewals or coordinating pit strategies, success comes from the same formula: preparation, teamwork, and knowing when to push versus when to pace.

Building for the Long Run

Today, Rushdhi manages portfolios where businesses grow, residents feel valued, and partnerships endure beyond contract terms. His reputation isn't built on flashy deals—it's built on reliability.

"Real estate and racing both teach you this," he reflects. “Excellence isn't a finish line. It's showing up with precision, day after day, lap after lap.”

In a city that moves fast, Rushdhi Muzammil has found success by knowing exactly when to accelerate—and when sustainable pace wins the race.

Rushdhi Muzammil is a Real Estate Manager with 18 years of experience and co-founder of FCMB Motorsport, based in Dubai, UAE.