Dutch expat, Indian national each win $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw

Dubai: A Dutch expat in Dubai and an Indian national each won $1 million in Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion on Wednesday.

Robert Korbijn, 43, is a Dutch expat who works as a chief financial officer for an investment company in Dubai. He is the fourth Dutch national to have won the Millennium Millionaire promotion since 1999.

Joining Korbijn as a fellow millionaire is Arulraj Thavasimani, an Indian national based in India, who was also announced the winner of $1 million. He is the 244th Indian national to have won in the promotion.

Following the Millennium Millionaire draw, the Finest Surprise draw was conducted for three luxury cars and motorbikes.

Dominic Chaftari, a 34-year-old Canadian national, won a BMW X6 M Competition vehicle. A resident of Dubai for four years now, Chaftari works as a file clerk for a contracting company in Dubai. “This is one of the best days in my life,” he said.

Martinpa Wasielewski, a German national based in Germany won a Mercedes Benz G 500 car.

Ayleen Dorothy Umali, a 43-year-old Filipino national based in Dubai, won on a BMW X6 M Competition vehicle. A first-time ticket buyer, Umali works for a retail company in Dubai.

Abhilash Pachampully Balakrishnan, a 45-year-old Indian national based in Dubai, won an Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 motorbike. Balakrishnan is a father of two and works for a money exchange bureau in Al Quoz area.

Andrei Kadashov, a Russian national based in Estonia won an Indian 101 Scout motorbike.

Lastly, Maher Al Masri, a 41-year-old Palestinian national based in Ajman, won a BMW R12 NineT motorbike. Born and raised in Ajman, Al Masri works in customer relations for a Sharjah-based airline.