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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Whole of Dubai would be jealous of this kerala man's luck. First Rs 9 crore jackpot and after 6 years another BMW jackpot
Latest win: A BMW Worth Lakhs Back In 2019: A Million-Dollar Surprise Staying Grounded Despite The Riches A 45-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala, Ratheeshkumar Raveendran Nair, has defied all odds by winning not one but two major prizes in Dubai Duty Free's famous draws. The account manager, who has been living in Dubai for over 15 years, won a brand-new BMW 740i M Sport in the recent Finest Surprise Series 1925, nearly six years after he bagged a life-changing Rs 9 crore (USD 1 million) in the Millennium Millionaire Series latest draw, which took place on July 9 at Dubai International Airport's Concourse A, saw Nair emerge victorious with ticket number 0255, which he had purchased online on May 28. His prize: a luxury BMW 740i M Sport—a car that represents both performance and who works as an account manager, expressed his disbelief and excitement at the unexpected stroke of luck. He described the experience of winning for a second time as something he could barely process, saying the joy was simply beyond first made headlines in May 2019 when he won USD 1 million (approximately Rs 8–9 crore at the time) through the Millennium Millionaire draw. At the time, he had been residing in Dubai for several years and was living with his family. Despite the sudden wealth, he had chosen to continue his life in the UAE, mentioning he needed time to absorb the shock before making any major decisions about the the moment he first heard the news, Nair shared that he initially struggled to believe the win was real. He checked the ticket number repeatedly and even turned to his friends to confirm it through the official Dubai Duty Free Facebook page. Convincing his wife took even more effort, he said, recalling the disbelief that surrounded his incredible after becoming a crorepati in 2019, Nair chose not to leave his job or return home immediately. He appeared grounded and practical, saying he would take time to consider his next steps. Now, with a luxury BMW added to his list of wins, his story has become even more recent draw also brought fortune to others. Faical El Aawar, a Lebanese expat in Dubai, won an Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 motorbike after trying for 17 years. Another lucky participant, Mohammad Zaid Al Kilani from Jordan, won USD 1 million in the same round with a ticket purchased online from Doha.
Khaleej Times
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: $1 million Jordanian winner unreachable after cracking Duty Free draw
A Jordanian expat living in Doha has won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Dubai International Airport. Mohammad Zaid Al Kilani secured the grand prize in Millennium Millionaire Series 507 with ticket number 1815, which he purchased online on June 28. Al Kilani becomes the 15th Jordanian national to win $1 million in the promotion. While he has not yet been reached, he is sure to be thrilled by the life-changing news. Following the Millennium Millionaire draw, the Finest Surprise draw was conducted for two luxury vehicles. Ratheeshkumar Raveendran Nair, a 45-year-old Indian national based in Dubai won a BMW 740i M Sport (Mineral White Metallic) car with ticket number 0255 in the Finest Surprise Series 1925 which he purchased online on May 28. A Dubai resident for 15 years, Nair is no stranger to winning, as he previously won $1 million in May 2019. The father of one works as an account manager for a private company. "It's unbelievable! Winning for the second time feels like incredible luck — especially after my first win, thanks to Dubai Duty Free. I can hardly believe it happened again. Thank you so much!" he said. Faical El Aawar, a 49-year-old Lebanese expat in Dubai won an Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 (Black Red) motorbike with ticket number 0141 in the Finest Surprise Series 629 which he purchased on June 30 in Concourse D. A resident of Dubai for 25 years, El Aawar, who has been participating in the Dubai Duty Free promotion for 17 years now, is a father of two and works as sales operation manager for AGMC. 'You've made my dream come true! I've been buying tickets for as long as I can remember, online and in-store, and now I'm beyond thrilled to finally be one of the winners!" he said.
