{"id":69079,"date":"2026-03-11T05:25:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T01:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=69079"},"modified":"2026-04-04T05:28:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T01:28:37","slug":"indian-expat-wins-us1-million-in-the-dubai-duty-free-millennium-millionaire-promotion-two-others-to-drive-away-luxury-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/indian-expat-wins-us1-million-in-the-dubai-duty-free-millennium-millionaire-promotion-two-others-to-drive-away-luxury-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Expat Wins US$1 Million In The Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion Two Others To Drive Away Luxury Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An Indian expat has become the latest addition to the growing list of Indian millionaires after being announced as a winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Dubai Duty Free Head office in Ramool.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Mahendihasanj Jamani., an Indian national based in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaetoday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UAE<\/a> became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 538 with ticket number 1324 which he purchased online on 26th February.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Jamani is the 273rd Indian national to have won US$1 million in the Millennium Millionaire promotion since its inception in 1999., with Indian nationals being by far the biggest purchasers of tickets. He is currently uncontactable but will likely be delighted upon learning of his newfound fortune.<\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s draw was conducted by Dubai Duty Free Managing Director, Ramesh Cidambi, Dr. Bernard Creed, SVP &#8211; Finance, Sinead El Sibai, SVP &#8211; Marketing, Michael Schmidt, SVP &#8211; Retail, Sharon Beecham, SVP &#8211; Purchasing, Mona Al Ali, SVP &#8211; Human Resources and Zayed Al Shebli, SVP &#8211; Asset Protection<\/p>\n<p>Following the Millennium Millionaire draw, the Finest Surprise draw was conducted for two luxury vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Juliepatric Jennings, a British national based in the UK won a Mercedes Benz S500 (Manufaktur Paint White) car with ticket number 0611 in the Finest Surprise Series 1950 which she purchased in Concourse A on 6th February. Given the time difference in the UK Ms. Jennings was not available for immediate comment.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, Mr. Saqer Alnaqbi, a 31-year-old Emirati national based in Ras Al Khaimah won a BMW F 900 GS Adventure (Sage Green Metallic) motorbike with ticket number 0816 in the Finest Surprise Series 660 which he purchased online on 7th March.<\/p>\n<p>A regular participant in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion for the past two years, Mr. Albaqbi was delighted to hear of his win and commented.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Thank you Dubai Duty Free. You have made my day very happy today.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Indian expat has become the latest addition to the growing list of Indian millionaires after being announced as a winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Dubai Duty Free Head office in Ramool. 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