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Indian real estate brokerage owner wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw
An Iranian expat in Abu Dhabi wins his third luxury prize in Dubai Duty Free’s Finest Surprise draw
- PUBLISHED: Wed 28 Jan 2026, 2:05 PM
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- Ajanta Paul
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An Indian expat, who owns a real estate brokerage, won the $1 million jackpot in the latest Dubai Duty Free draw on Wednesday at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport.
Amit G, a 46-year-old Dubai expat, purchased ticket number 2382 online on January 14. A resident of Dubai for 25 years and father of two, he described the win as “the best gift for 2026".
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Following the Millennium Millionaire draw, the Finest Surprise draw was conducted for two luxury vehicles. Essamuddin Galadari, a 68-year-old Emirati based in Dubai won a Bentley Flying Spur V8 Azure (Beluga) car with ticket number 0788 in the Finest Surprise Series 1947 which he purchased in Concourse B on December 27.
A regular participant Galadari is a father of three and works as a CEO for Ithra Dubai LLC. “I’ve been lucky to win this car! Thank you so much Dubai Duty Free,” he said.
Fathollah Nasrollah, a 55-year-old Iranian based in Abu Dhabi won a Ducati Panigale V2S (Red) motorbike with ticket number 1010 in the Finest Surprise Series 655 which he purchased online on 8th January.
Nasrollah is now a three-time Finest Surprise winner. He previously won a BMW 650i Gran Coupe (Sapphire Black Metallic) car with ticket number 1090 in Finest Surprise Series 1630 in 2016 and a BMW F 750 GS (San Marino Blue Metallic) motorbike, with ticket number 0066 in Finest Surprise Series 456 in 2021.
Nasrollah is a father of three and works as a private driver for a family in Abu Dhabi. “Thank you Dubai Duty Free. I hope to win again,” he said.
Ajanta Paul is a Senior Editor on the Digital team. A natural leader and newshound, she thrives in breaking news and high-pressure situations — and enjoys reporting on community issues that matter to UAE residents.
