30-year wait ends: Indian expat in Dubai wins Big Ticket’s Dream Car

Abu Dhabi: After three decades of trying his luck with Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw series 276, an Indian expat from Kerala, has finally struck gold – not with a cash prize, but with a brand-new set of wheels.

A UAE resident for the past 30 years, he was the first in his family to discover Big Ticket when it initially launched and has been purchasing tickets ever since. He introduced the life-changing raffle to his wife and son after they moved to Dubai three years ago. Since then, the family has continued buying tickets under each other’s names.

That long-standing tradition finally paid off with a ticket purchased under his wife’s name, Geethammal Sivakumar. Ticket number 034308, bought online on June 26 as part of the Dream Car series draw, won the family a brand-new Nissan Patrol.

Geethammal’s son noted that entering the draw under each other’s names has become a family ritual of sorts.

“We’re constantly buying tickets under each other’s names hoping someone will win. It’s such an incredible feeling knowing that my father, after all these years of trying, has finally won.”
Celebrations are in full swing in the household after the long-awaited win.

“We’re all overjoyed, excited, and honestly still surprised.”

The family now plans to cash in the car prize and continue testing their luck with Big Ticket.
“We’ll continue purchasing more tickets. My message to others is simple – don’t lose hope. Keep taking your chances, and one day, your luck will definitely turn around.”

Tickets are available online at www.bigticket.ae or at counters located at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport.