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Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Vote now to help 6 people win Dh100,000 in 'Dear Big Ticket' Season 3
Public voting is now open for 'Dear Big Ticket' Season 3 and help people win Dh100,000. The campaign will run for three weeks and six winners will walk away with Dh100,000 each. The wish submission period for 'Dear Big Ticket' Season 3 has ended, and now, UAE residents are invited to shape the outcome by voting for the wishes that inspire them most. By casting vote, you will help someone turn their dream into a reality and also enter the Big Ticket weekly draws. Over the past weeks, the campaign has received heartfelt submissions from across the country, with wishes across five meaningful categories: Health & Wellbeing, Education, Housing & Accommodation, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Family Reunion. These stories reflect the hopes, challenges, and aspirations of individuals from all walks of life. How it works Now, the Season 3 enters the public voting period. Each week from August 4 to August 24, five shortlisted wishes will be revealed on You can watch their stories and vote for the three that move you the most each week. By voting for your favourite wish, not only do you get to help decide which dreams come true, but you'll also be entered into a weekly draw to win one of five Big Tickets, just for taking part. Each week, the two most-voted wishes from the five shortlisted will be awarded Dh100,000 to bring their dreams to life. Winners will be revealed between September 1 and 15. The remaining nine shortlisted wishes will each receive Dh10,000 as a gesture of support and encouragement.
Khaleej Times
04-08-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
'Scared to believe': UAE-based Bangladeshi tailor on winning Dh20 million in Big Ticket
The Dubai-based Bangladeshi tailor who won the Dh20-million jackpot in Big Ticket's latest draw on his first try said that his heart told him to buy a ticket. A UAE resident for over 18 years, Sabuj Miah Amir Hossain Dewan was in Abu Dhabi with a client when he decided to buy the ticket. 'I had gone for a work-related purpose with a client to Abu Dhabi when the thought popped into my head that I should buy a Big Ticket,' he told Khaleej Times. 'For many years, people I know have been buying, and they have often asked me to pitch in, but I always refused. This time, my heart just told me to buy a ticket.' One of the longest-running raffle draws in the region, Big Ticket, had announced several prizes for the summer. In July, another Bangladeshi, an electrician called Mohammed Naser Balal, won the Dh25 million grand prize. He was the one who picked the winning ticket entry this month. 'My heart was confident' After his work in Abu Dhabi, Sabuj asked a taxi driver how to buy a ticket. 'He pointed me in the direction of the store,' he said. 'Once I reached there, they said it would cost me Dh500. I hesitated and wondered if I should spend that much money on a raffle ticket. I could do so many other things with that money, but my heart was just adamant. It just kept telling me that I should buy.' After buying it on July 29, Sabuj said that every day he kept thinking of the ticket. 'I would be going about my day when suddenly I would remember the ticket and my heart would tell me that I would win,' he said. 'I kept telling myself that there was no chance I would win it the first time I bought it, but my heart was confident.' Five days later, his name was picked during the monthly Big Ticket raffle draw. First thing to do Even though he has received the official call, Sabuj still finds it difficult to believe that he has won. 'I will believe it when I get the cash in my hands,' he said. 'I have been getting a lot of calls from Bangladeshi media as well, but I have refused everything because somewhere, I am still a little scared to believe it.' He added that the first thing he wants to do is go to Makkah for the Islamic pilgrimage of Umrah. 'I had intended to do Umrah in January,' he said. 'Even when I was buying the ticket, I thought that even if I win, the first thing I want to do is perform a pilgrimage. Then I will decide what to do with the money.' Sabuj said his family, including his wife, two sons aged 10 and 3, mother and sister heard of the win through local Bangladeshi news channels and asked him about it. 'I told them that I took the ticket, but I am not sure if I won or not,' he said. 'If and when I get the money, I am sure God will show me the best way to spend it. I am entrusting all to the will of God.'
UAE Moments
04-08-2025
- Business
- UAE Moments
Bangladeshi Tailor Wins Dh20 Million on First Try With Big Ticket
In a heartwarming twist of fate, a Bangladeshi tailor living in Dubai has won Dh20 million in the latest Big Ticket draw — on his very first attempt. Sabuj Miah Amir Hossain Dewan, 36, who has been residing in Dubai for 18 years, bought his first-ever ticket in-store during a visit to Abu Dhabi, inspired by friends who frequently entered the draw. 'This was my first time purchasing a ticket, and I bought it on my own. I often heard about Big Ticket from friends around me, so I thought, why not take a chance?' Sabuj shared. 'I'm a humble tailor earning a modest salary, so you can imagine the emotions running through me right now.' Originally from Bangladesh, Sabuj has spent years working in the UAE to support his family back home. With this life-changing win, he's taking things slow: 'I haven't made any decisions yet about how I'll use the prize money. I want to speak with my family first.' He added that he might buy another ticket in the future, but for now, he's just soaking it all in. But Sabuj wasn't the only one with a reason to celebrate. Another Bangladeshi expat, Parvez Hosen Anower Hossain, 42, who has lived in Sharjah since 2009, drove away with a brand-new Range Rover Velar. For four years, Parvez made monthly road trips from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi to buy his tickets in person. 'Every month, for the past four years, I've driven from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi to buy the tickets in person,' he said. 'Today, that commitment has truly been rewarded, and I couldn't be happier.' He hasn't yet decided what to do with the luxury vehicle, but one thing is certain — he's not done playing. 'I will continue participating in Big Ticket draws. Why wouldn't I? It's brought me and my family so much happiness.' What's Coming Up in August? Big Ticket's August grand promotion is officially live. One lucky winner will walk away with Dh15 million in the upcoming draw on September 3. That night, six other participants will score Dh100,000 each. And for customers who buy two or more cash tickets in one go between August 1 and 25? You might just get selected to attend the live draw — with guaranteed cash prizes of up to Dh150,000 waiting. Also up for grabs: a BMW M440i to be awarded on September 3 and a Range Rover Velar lined up for October 3.
Khaleej Times
03-08-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Bangladeshi expat in Dubai wins Dh20-million prize in Big Ticket Draw
As the 3rd of the month arrived yet again, UAE residents awaited Big Ticket's grand prize announcement, hoping to become a millionaire. On August 3, Sabuj, a Bangladeshi expat in Dubai, won a Dh20-million prize, with ticket number 194560, in the Big Ticket Series 277 draw. Meanwhile, six winners also took home Dh50,000 each in consolation prizes. Four lucky individuals also took home prizes up to Dh150,000 each after spinning the 'Big Win' wheel. Last month, a 43-year-old Bangladeshi electrician called Mohammed Naser Balal was named the lucky winner of a whopping Dh25 million in Big Ticket's draw. August promotions The raffle has previously announced the launch of its August grand promotion, with one lucky winner set to take home an incredible Dh15-million grand prize during the live draw on September 3. In addition to the grand prize, on the same night of the live draw, six winners will also receive consolation prizes of Dh100,000 each. Customers who buy two (or more) cash tickets in one transaction between August 1 and 25 will have a chance to be selected to attend the live draw on September 3 and win guaranteed cash prizes ranging from Dh50,000 to Dh150,000. The names of the four confirmed participants will be announced on the Big Ticket website on September 1. August's promotions are also offering a BMW M440i, with the winner to be announced on September 3. In addition, a Range Rover Velar will be given away on October 3.
Khaleej Times
01-08-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: 4 winners take home Dh50,000 in Big Ticket's e-draw for final week of July
In the final week of July, four winners, all from India, have taken home Dh50,000 each in the Big Ticket e-draw. Ramesh Lulla, a 52-year-old sales manager from Mumbai, has been residing in Dubai with his family since 1991. He has been purchasing Big Ticket entries every month for the past five years and recently participated in the ongoing bundle offer, which granted him three tickets. His free ticket turned out to be the winning one. 'Receiving the winning call was an incredibly joyful moment. I'm still processing the news, so I haven't yet decided how I'll use the prize money.' Imran Hussain, a 32-year-old civil engineer from Tamil Nadu, currently residing in Dubai with his family for the past six years, has won with Big Ticket on only his second attempt. 'I first heard about Big Ticket shortly after moving to Dubai in 2019 and decided to give it a try. This month, I purchased my second ticket, and, to my surprise, I won. I was in complete disbelief when I received the call from Big Ticket confirming the win. With the prize money, I plan to clear some pending loans. I will continue trying my luck with Big Ticket.' Nishank Jain, a 23-year-old working in the film industry and residing in Delhi, has been purchasing Big Ticket entries for the past 2 to 3 years. He participated in the ongoing bundle offer, which granted him three tickets; his free ticket brought him this win. 'I've been buying Big Ticket entries for the past few years, and of course, I was thrilled to receive the winning call. I haven't made any plans for the prize money yet, but I'll keep purchasing tickets and encourage others to try their luck as well.' Hailing from India, Umarhatab Nainalai purchased two tickets and received one additional ticket free as part of the ongoing bundle offer. It was the paid ticket, number 277-285985, that secured him this win. August's grand promotion has officially launched, with one lucky winner set to take home an incredible Dh15 million grand prize during the live draw on September 3. In addition to the grand prize, on the same night of the live draw, six winners will also receive consolation prizes of Dh100,000 each. Customers who buy two (or more) cash tickets in one transaction between August 1 and 25 will have a chance to be selected to attend the live draw on September 3 and win guaranteed cash prizes ranging from Dh50,000 to Dh150,000. The names of the four confirmed participants will be announced on the Big Ticket website on September 1. August's promotions is also offering a BMW M440i, with the winner to be announced on September 3. In addition, a Range Rover Velar will be given away on October 3.
