Two Indian expatriates living in the UAE have struck gold, with both winning $1 million each in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. Bhanu Sobhani, a Dubai-based entrepreneur who has been participating in the draws since 2021, secured his prize with ticket number 0489 while traveling for business. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi resident Daravanan Malairaj, a construction storekeeper, claimed his win through an online ticket purchased earlier this month. Both men expressed deep gratitude, with Sobhani planning to invest in property and charity, while Malairaj hopes to fulfill his lifelong dream of owning a mall in his home state of Tamil Nadu.

These wins mark a significant milestone, as Sobhani and Malairaj become the 283rd and 284th Indian nationals to claim the million-dollar prize since the promotion began in 1999. In addition to the cash prizes, the Finest Surprise draw saw two more Indian expats take home luxury items. Shailesh Kumar, an insurance manager in Dubai, won a Range Rover, while Riyadh-based Sajjad Siddiqui won a BMW motorbike. The ongoing success of Indian participants in these draws continues to highlight their strong engagement with Dubai Duty Free’s long-running promotional events.