Tabinda Sanpal (born December 31, 1983) is a British-Pakistani entrepreneur and financial strategist based in Dubai. Best known internationally as a cast member in Netflix's Desi Bling, Tabinda Sanpal also leads the financial arm of the ANAX Group as Director of ANAX Capital Asset Management — bringing governance, compliance expertise, and a DFSA-regulated platform to one of Dubai's most prominent business families.
Early Life and Education
Tabinda Sanpal was born Tabinda Khan in London, United Kingdom, and spent the first two decades of her life in the UK. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Business and Finance and holds a CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment) certification in FCA Rules and Regulations — a qualification focused on financial regulation and compliance within the UK financial sector.
Finance Career and ANAX Capital
Tabinda Sanpal serves as Director and sole shareholder of ANAX Capital Financial Markets LLC, a UAE-based financial brokerage firm regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). The firm offers trading services across forex, metals, energies, and indices through the MetaTrader 5 platform.
She is also associated with ANAX Capital Asset Management Company Limited in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), which holds a Category 3C licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to manage investment funds and advise on financial products. Her work across both regulated entities makes Tabinda Sanpal a central figure in the ANAX Group's financial services pillar.
Investment and Business Ventures
In 2023, Tabinda Sanpal and her husband Satish Sanpal launched ANAX Developments, a real estate venture adding a property arm to their growing business empire. The ANAX Group, founded by Satish Sanpal, spans financial brokerage, asset management, and real estate across the UAE and beyond.
Tabinda has also been named among the 50 Most Influential Business Women of the UAE, a recognition of her leadership in a sector where women remain underrepresented. She co-runs the Sanpal Foundation with her husband, supporting education and humanitarian causes in Uganda and India.
Leadership Philosophy
Tabinda Sanpal's leadership approach emphasises governance, transparency, and ethical investment practices. She advocates for technology-driven financial platforms and actively supports the advancement of women in finance and leadership roles across the Gulf region.
Personal Life
Tabinda Sanpal is married to Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairman of ANAX Holding, whom she met through a mutual friend in Dubai. The couple married in April 2017 and have a daughter named Isabella Sanpal. Tabinda is also stepmother to Satish's two sons from his first marriage. Her sister is Hadia Khan.
Desi Bling on Netflix
Tabinda Sanpal appears in Desi Bling, a Netflix reality series spotlighting the lifestyles of affluent South Asian expatriates living in Dubai. The show premiered in June 2026 and features the Sanpal couple prominently, offering viewers a window into their luxury homes, business dealings, and family dynamics. Through Desi Bling, Tabinda's profile has expanded from the world of regulated finance into mainstream entertainment and media visibility.
