Spreading Joy is the autobiography of jewelry billionaire Joy Alukkas. His journey from being the underdog in his family to becoming a business tycoon mirrors his rise from owning a share in a single small jewelry store to building the world's largest single-owner jewelry retail chain, with a presence across four continents.
After arriving in the United Arab Emirates in 1986, he established a trading company. With the economy still in its early stages, he faced numerous challenges, including a language barrier and the absence of established systems for procurement, staffing, and sales. Through determination and perseverance, he overcame these obstacles and, after approximately 18 months, opened the first ALUKKAS jewelry store in Abu Dhabi, followed by a second store in Dubai.
On August 2, 1990, the Gulf War began, disrupting every aspect of life and business in the region. Joy returned to Kerala, India, but only for a short time. A few months later, he came back to the Gulf with a renewed determination to rebuild and grow the business.