Indian Expat Wins $1 Million in Dubai Duty Free Draw

Mar 11, 2026

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Mar 11, 2026 12:31

Indian expat in UAE wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw

## Indian Expat Hits Jackpot

An Indian expatriate living in the UAE, Mahendihasanj Jamani, has won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. Jamani purchased the winning ticket online on February 26 and became the 273rd Indian to win this prize since the draw began in 1999.

## Indians Lead in Ticket Purchases

Indians have consistently been the largest group of ticket buyers in this draw, which has been creating millionaires for over two decades.

## Other Winners

In addition to Jamani's win, the Dubai Duty Free also announced winners in its Finest Surprise draw. Juliepatric Jennings from the UK won a Mercedes-Benz S500, while Saqer Alnaqbi from Ras Al Khaimah secured a BMW motorbike. The draws were conducted at the Dubai Duty Free head office by senior executives, including managing director Ramesh Cidambi.

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