Harrods

From a humble ground-floor grocery store founded by Charles Henry Harrod in 1849, Harrods evolved into a sparkling seven-storey wonderland.

When Mohamed and his brothers purchased Harrods from the Fraser Brothers in 1985, it looked tired both inside and out. Thanks to Mohamed's leadership, £400 million investment, and extraordinary vision, Harrods regained its crown as London's most spectacular department store - one that was synonymous with luxury; a retail theatre that exuded the elaborate, the exclusive and the exuberant.

Set across 1.2 million square feet, its 330 departments span seven floors, housing premium brands from across the globe. Closed for just two days a year, it sometimes sees more than 30,000 customers pass through it in just one day. Its intricate exterior is listed by English Heritage, as is its Egyptian Escalator, an idea conceived by Mohamed.

Mohamed's contribution to Harrods was extraordinary; Harrods is his masterpiece.

Mohamed sold the Harrods Group in 2010 to spend more time with his children and grandchildren.