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Dubai: Man wins luxury car for third time as 2 others bag $1-million prize

A UAE resident, who has been participating in Dubai Duty Free for 15 years, also won a BMW motorbike

Published: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 3:52 PM

Updated: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 8:51 PM

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Two lucky individuals became millionaires in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. Adding to the excitement, one man celebrated an extraordinary third win of a luxury car.

Ahmed Al Blooshi, a 55-year-old Emirati from Abu Dhabi, won a Mercedes-Benz S500 in Obsidian Black. A regular participant in the promotion for over 20 years, Al Blooshi previously won a Mercedes-Benz S500 in Finest Surprise Series 1387 with ticket number 0595 in April 2009, and a Jaguar XK 5.0 Coupe in Finest Surprise Series 1476 with ticket number 0872 in December 2011.

A father of three, Al Blooshi works in a government agency in Abu Dhabi. "Wow, it’s my third car with Dubai Duty Free! Thank you so much, and to all the people behind this amazing promotion,” he said.

Meanwhile, Zaheersultha Asafali, a 38-year-old Indian from Kerala, won $1 million in Series 487 with ticket number 4031, purchased online on December 20.

Asafali, who owns an optical and retail shop in Kerala, began purchasing tickets just 2-3 months ago. The thrilled father of one said, “Thank you so much, Dubai Duty Free! I never thought I would win. This will definitely help me a lot, and I am very grateful for this."

Joining Asafali as a fellow millionaire is Nicholas Bauersfeld. The 61-year-old German from Kiel won $1 million with ticket number 2708, which he purchased online on January 6.

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Baursfeld has been purchasing Dubai Duty Free's promotion for 5 years. He is self-employed and plans to invest his win. "What great news to receive today,” he said excitedly.

After the Millennium Millionaire draw, three luxury vehicle winners were also unveiled in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise draw.

Robert Moloney, a 44-year-old British based in Kazakhstan won an Aprilia RSV4 1100 (Silverstone Grey) motorbike, with ticket number 0933 in Finest Surprise Series 610, which he purchased online on January 1.

Moloney has been buying tickets for the past 8 years. He is a father of two and works as an engineer in Kazakhstan.

Sujith Panakkal a 38-year-old Indian based in Dubai won a BMW F 900 GS (Light White Racing Blue) motorbike, with ticket number 1133 in Finest Surprise Series 611, which he purchased online on January 17.

A resident of Dubai for 18 years, Panakkal has been participating in the promotion for 15 years now. He is a father of one and works as a designer for an architectural firm in the city. “This is unbelievable! Finally, I win with Dubai Duty Free,” he said.

Chinese New Year celebrations

Dubai Duty Free officially welcomed the 'Year of the Wood Snake' with a Chinese-themed celebration in Terminal 3 - Concourse B of Dubai International Airport. The celebration was attended by Dubai Duty Free management and staff headed by Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi along with invited guests from the Chinese Consulate in Dubai, including Ou Boqian, Chinese Consul General to Dubai as well as invited Chinese media.

To celebrate the occasion, a traditional 'Seal Ceremony' took place followed by the ribbon and cake cutting.

After the draw, the Dubai Duty Free group and Chinese officials were treated to a traditional Chinese dance performance, followed by a group photo.

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