Emirati, American win $1 million in latest Dubai Duty Free draw

Dubai: An American national and an Emirati have been declared the new dollar millionaires at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport.

Tanaz C, an American national based in Houston, Texas, was named the $1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 493 with ticket number 2912 purchased on February 24 in Concourse A East.

Tanaz is the 14th American national to have won the Millennium Millionaire promotion since 1999.

Given the time difference in the USA, she was unavailable for immediate comment.

Ali Al Jaberi, a 62-year-old Emirati national based in Abu Dhabi, also won in Millennium Millionaire Series 494 with ticket number 3659 which he purchased online on March 5.

A regular participant in Dubai Duty Free’s promotion for 10 years now, Al Jaberi is a father of four and a retired engineer.

“I’m very happy, many thanks to Dubai Duty Free!” he said.

Al Jaberi is the 16th Emirati national to have won $1 million in the Millennium Millionaire promotion.

Following the Millennium Millionaire draw, the Finest Surprise draw was conducted for two luxury cars, and one motorbike.

Jamal Aziz Azmi, an Indian national based in Sharjah won a Mercedes Benz S500 (Black Paint Metallic) car with ticket number 0827 in the Finest Surprise Series 1913 which he purchased on 9th March in Terminal 2 Departure.

Swedi Athumani Kisokile, a 47-year-old Tanzanian national based in Dar es Salam won a Land Rover Defender 110 V8 HSE P525 (Santorini Black) car with ticket number 1253 in the Finest Surprise Series 1914.

A lucky second ticket buyer, Kisokile is a father of four and works for Tanzanian government.

“I’m so happy. I can’t believe to have won this early with my only second ticket to your promotion, thank you so much Dubai Duty Free!” he said.

Abdul Qudoos, a Pakistani national based in Ajman, won a BMW S 1000 XR M Package (Light White) motorbike with ticket number 0195 in the Finest Surprise Series 617 which he purchased on 28th February in Terminal 2 Public Shop.