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It was also an advance birthday gift for the Dubai resident who will be celebrating her 34th birthday on December 27.
Vikrant Biswakarma, an Indian national, will also be pleasantly surprised when he learns that he likewise became a dollar millionaire after his ticket number 4411 was picked in Series 318 draw.
The two draws were conducted to mark the 36th anniversary of Dubai Duty Free (DDF).
Talking to Khaleej Times, the Filipina millionaire said the huge windfall (equivalent to Dh3.67m) had still not sunk in. She was still busy at work, taking calls and attending to her clients at the insurance company where she has been working for the past four years.
She also revealed that it was only her first time participating in a major lottery.
"But deep inside I was really praying hard. I always wanted to become a full-time mother to my two-year-old boy and I'm now pregnant with my second child. I also support my parents and siblings back home - that's why it was really a big pleasant surprise that I won and I can say that we will now be more financially-secure."
"Thank you so much Dubai Duty Free - this is a prayer answered and a big help for my family here in Dubai and in the Philippines. Thank you also for this early Christmas and birthday gift to me," she added.
After receiving the money, Curitana said she will send money to her parents in Bicol, Philippines and buy a farm land for the family.
She and her husband, who also works in insurance, have no plans of going back home for good, yet.
Meanwhile, three luxury vehicles were also given during the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise draw.
The draws were conducted by Colm McLoughlin, DDF executive vice chairman and other senior officials.
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