MANANTHAVADY: Prominent Malayali businessman Joy Arakkal (54) passed away in Dubai on Thursday. He was the owner of Dubai-based Innova Refining and Trading FZE.

Arakkal was recently awarded the 10-year Gold Card visa by the UAE government. He was also well known for his home named Arakkal Palace in Wayanad.

Arakkal is survived by wife Celine Joy and children Arun Joy and Ashley Joy.