Indian wins $1 million at Dubai Duty-Free raffle
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To date, there are 124 Indian nationals who have won $ 1 million each in the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire promotion since its inception in 1999
An Indian man today won $1 million at the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium draw, joining the long list of Indian nationals who have turned millionaires through the raffle.
To date, there are 124 Indian nationals who have won $1 million each in the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire promotion since its inception in 1999.
Bangalore-based Toms Arackal Mani joined the long list of Dubai Duty-Free dollar millionaires when his ticket number 2190 in Series 263 was drawn at Concourse D of Dubai International Airport, the Khaleej Times reported
Mani, a 38-year old executive who works for an international card company, purchased his ticket during the retailer's 34th anniversary in December last year.
Commenting on his win, Mani said: "I am lost for words and I still can't believe that I won $1 million. Thank you Dubai Duty Free for the greatest news of my life."
Dubai Duty Free also conducted a Finest Surprise draw and announced two winners for this popular promotion.
Patrick Anderson, an American national from Missouri won a Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (White) in Series 1677 with ticket number 0673.
While Krikor Kozanlian, a Belgian national from Antwerp, won a BMW R Nine T Scrambler motorbike (Monolith Metallic Matt) in Series 327 - ticket 0336.
Kozanlian, a manager at Arslanian Group, who celebrated his 39th birthday on February 5, said, "This is such a wonderful surprise, and I just couldn't wait to collect my unexpected birthday gift from Dubai Duty-Free."
Lata Bhardwaj, a former employee of Dubai Duty-Free for 33 years, won a BMW 750LixDrive M Sport (Sapphire Metallic Black) in Series 1676 with ticket no 0707.