UAE: Indian expats from Abu Dhabi, Ajman among Big Ticket weekly e-draw winners
Abdul Assis, a 42-year-old oil-field worker from Kerala, has been living in Abu Dhabi for the past 13 years. He first heard about Big Ticket 10 years ago and has been purchasing tickets ever since – either on his own or with a group of 10 friends. He bought his winning ticket online and said he is 'extremely happy' with the outcome.
'Feels unbelievable'
Ashwin Unnoonni, a 33-year-old vehicle inspector from Kerala, currently lives in Ajman and has been residing in the UAE for the past nine years. He has been participating in Big Ticket every month since 2019, along with a group of 20 close friends.
'When I received the call, I was super excited. I don't even know what to say right now – it still feels unbelievable,' he said.
Unnoonni pointed out that the group would continue trying their luck.
'My plan is to split the prize with my friends. We've already decided to continue purchasing tickets together, and I'm definitely going to keep buying Big Ticket entries,' Unnoonni noted.
Two other Indian expats from the UAE also won. Darsh Jiju was overjoyed upon hearing the news of his unexpected win, while Anup Kumar, who purchased his lucky ticket online, was ecstatic.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
What's On
2 minutes ago
- What's On
Get Dhs100 in Deliveroo credit if your dog is named after a food
Let's be honest, every day is International Dog Day, but the official date is on August 26. To celebrate, Deliveroo is hosting a cute competition where pup owners can receive Deliveroo credit if their four-legged friend is named after something that belongs on the menu. Called Roo Foodie Dogs, the competition is essentially a nationwide celebration of pups named after food. Have a golden retriever named Sir Waffles? A chihuahua you call Nugget? Or a Border Collie who comes when you call Pepper? This is for you. All you have to do is upload one photo with your dog's name to And as a treat… The first 500 entries will receive Dhs100 in Deliveroo food credit, which they can spend at the pet stores on the app. You can purchase anything you or your furry friend needs, from food to treats, toys, fancy shampoo, and more. And all you have to do is upload one photo (and we're sure you have thousands of them in your photo gallery), add your pup's name, and you will be treated to Dhs100 in Deliveroo credit. It's that simple. The competition runs from August 18 to 29, 2025. For the main prize, the cutest pic of them all will walk away with tails wagging with a grand prize of Dhs1,000 in Deliveroo credits. Yet another opportunity to stock up on all the treats your furry family member deserves. The winner will be revealed on the first week of September on Deliveroo's social channels. Stay tuned to @deliveroo_ae PS. Even if you don't have a dog named after a foodie treat, you can still enjoy a scroll session, but be prepared to 'aww' for several minutes on end. Deliveroo is a British multinational online food delivery company and Roo Foodie Dogs is part of Deliveroo's mission to create meaningful, feel-good moments for the communities it serves. We can get behind this, Deliveroo. @deliveroo_ae Images: Unsplash > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Filipino Times
16 hours ago
- Filipino Times
Filipino Dental Technician Wins Dh100,000 in UAE Lottery
A Filipino expatriate who has spent 14 years crafting smiles in the UAE is now wearing one of his own after winning Dh100,000 in the UAE Lottery. Richard Remolacio, 35, a dental technician, secured the third prize in the 'Lucky Day' category during last weekend's draw — only his second time participating. He matched five 'Days' numbers and one 'Month' number, becoming one of just two winners in the category. 'I didn't actually expect that I would win,' Remolacio said, still in disbelief according to a report on Gulf News. The UAE Lottery, which operates under the slogan 'Dare to Imagine,' offers the country's largest prize pool, including an unclaimed Dh100 million jackpot. The next draw will be held on August 23. Tickets are available at
What's On
19 hours ago
- What's On
Only in Dubai: The wild, fancy and totally extra things to do in the city
At What's On, we find ourselves saying 'only in Dubai' so often at things we come across day-to-day and we've decided to make a list of the wonderful, over-the-top experiences that you can do when you feel like being extra. Stay in an underwater suite At Atlantis, The Palm, you can book an underwater suite where floor-to-ceiling windows look directly into the Ambassador Lagoon. Forget counting sheep, here you'll count the number of teeth on a shark, possibly find Nemo and drift off while giant rays glide by. Location: Atlantis the Palm Cost: from Dhs26,000 per night Get a caviar hair treatment In Dubai, Caviar isn't just for eating, it's also for your hair. Head to Alkemy Salon in Atlantis the Royal and get treated to the luxurious salon treatment where a rich caviar mask deeply moisturises, enhances shine and leaves your hair looking and feeling healthy for up to two washes. It will set you back Dhs500 but don't worry you wont smell like the sea. Location: Alkemy Salon, Atlantis the Royal Cost: Dhs500 Have your food prepared by an AI chef We know technology is developing quickly but this is a world first. There's a restaurant about to open in Dubai that is completely run by an AI chef. Developed by UAE-based culinary tech innovators UMAI, Chef Aiman (get it?AI-man?), is a fully integrated AI chef, capable of creating menus, designing recipes, recommending ingredients and even managing kitchen operations in the soon to open restaurant, WOOHOO. Location: WOOHOO, Downtown Dubai Rent a Maybach as your taxi If a regular Dubai taxi isn't cutting it for your next trip, arrive in style with a Mercedes Maybach S-Class instead and really make an entrance. You can book ultra luxury cars through the app Wheely, and they show up just like a normal taxi, just with a higher price ofcourse. Cost: from Dhs350 Get a Birkin bag for your birthday…cake Always dreamed of having a Birkin but can't justify the price tag? Well now you can get one for your birthday for a fraction of the price, and even better, you can eat it. Lot's of Dubai bakeries can whip one up for you, however this one (photographed) from Mister Baker looks stylish and delicious. Location: Mister Baker Cost: Dhs630 Ski in the desert Dubai is known for its sand and not its snow however that doesn't stop visitors and residents from skiing in Dubai. In the Mall of the Emirates, you'll find a full sized ski slope with a chairlift, a zipline, a ski school, and so much more. You can even have lunch or dinner with penguins at Ski Dubai too. Location: Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates Get gold from a vending machine In the city of gold, the precious metal is added to so many things like facials and coffees. However actual gold bars are easy to get your hands on too and you can now grab them from a gold vending machine. Locations are in Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa, Atlantis the Palm and Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Location: across Dubai Cost: Normal gold rate according to weight Go deep diving, but indoors Deep Dive Dubai holds the record for the world's deepest pool and this underwater attraction is designed to mimic a sunken city. It's such a cool concept and you can experience it regardless of your level from specialised divers to snorkellers. Location: Deep Dive Dubai, Nad Al Sheba Cost: from Dhs400 Dine with fake waves lapping at your feet At 101 Restaurant in One&Only The Palm, the private dining experience is one to be remembered. Enclosed by curved, coral-inspired screens, this intimate space features customisable lighting and a mesmerising LED floor where you can watch the waves but not feel them. Location: 101 Restaurant in One&Only The Palm, Dubai Visit one street where it rains constantly Everything is possible in Dubai, we've established that, but having a singular street where it rains is almost pushing it for us. Head to The World Islands and feel like you're in a European city experiencing a gorgeous summer shower. Bring your umbrella though. Location: Voco Monaco, The World Islands, Dubai Buy a shark in a petshop Yep, you heard that right. We're not telling you to buy a shark, but in Dubai if you wanted to, you could. Cost: Dhs6,000 to Dhs10,000 Visit a life-size A380 plane made of flowers You may have spotted this one already, but if you haven't, it's impressive. Head to the Miracle Garden and see the life-sized plane made from flowers. It's a world record, the largest floral installation. Location: Dubai Miracle Garden, Al Barsha South Cost: Dhs95 for adults, Dhs80 for children Experience a rollercoaster, in a shopping mall Shopping and suddenly fancy an adrenaline hit? Head to Dubai Hills Mall and strap in for The Storm Coaster, the world's fastest vertical-launch indoor rollercoaster. Location: Dubai Hills Mall Cost: from Dhs65 Try a floating cinema It's closed for the summer, but when the weather cools down Floté cinema is a gorgeous spot for an evening date. Watch a movie cuddled up in a little private boat and grab some snacks from the cafe. Location: Mangrove Beach, Umm Al Quwain Cost: Dhs400 per boat
