A Lebanese national and a Pakistani national have recently become millionaires after winning $1 million each at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw. The draw was held at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport, and both winners were departing the UAE when they purchased the winning tickets. Makram Fata, a 48-year-old Lebanese national based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, won $1 million with ticket number 1061 in Millennium Millionaire Series 466. Fata, a father of one, works as a managing director for a movie and film production company in Saudi Arabia. He expressed his plans to buy property in either Saudi Arabia or Greece with his winnings and thanked Dubai Duty Free for changing his life.
Muhammad Umar, a Pakistani national based in Sialkot, Pakistan, was announced as the winner of $1 million with ticket number 4391 in Millennium Millionaire Series 467. Umar, who purchased the winning ticket on his way to Chicago, USA, became the twenty-fourth Pakistani national to win the Millennium Millionaire promotion. Following the Millennium Millionaire draw, the Finest Surprise draw was conducted for luxury vehicles, which were won by Ahmed Rashad, Kakunori Mori, Ganesan Ramachandran, and Dunko Bogdanovic. Rashad, a 56-year-old Swiss national based in Dubai, won a BMW 740i M Sport car, which was his second win as he previously won a BMW 750Li Executive car in December 2021. He expressed his gratitude towards Dubai Duty Free for the win.
Mori, a 41-year-old Japanese national, won a Mercedes Benz G 63 Grand Edition car, while Ramachandran, a 50-year-old Indian national, won a BMW R 1250 GS Adventure motorbike. Bogdanovic, a Croatian national, won an Aprilia RS 660 Extrema motorbike. All winners expressed their excitement and gratitude towards Dubai Duty Free for their wins. The winners of the Finest Surprise draw each purchased their winning tickets at different times and locations, showcasing the diverse range of individuals who participate in the Dubai Duty Free promotions.
The Millennium Millionaire promotion has seen several winners from different nationalities over the years since its inception in 1999. Both Fata and Umar joined the list of winners who have had their lives changed by the Dubai Duty Free promotions. The draw not only offers participants the chance to win life-changing prizes but also contributes to the global appeal of Dubai Duty Free as a shopping destination. Winners from various countries, including Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland, Japan, India, and Croatia, showcase the international reach and appeal of Dubai Duty Free’s promotions, attracting participants from around the world.
The success of the Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draws further solidify Dubai Duty Free’s reputation as a leading shopping destination and lottery promoter in the region. With winners from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, the draw highlights the inclusive and global appeal of Dubai Duty Free promotions. The winners’ stories of gratitude and excitement reflect the positive impact that winning these prizes can have on individuals’ lives. The draw not only offers participants the chance to win luxurious prizes but also serves as a testament to Dubai Duty Free’s commitment to providing a world-class shopping and entertainment experience for its customers.
