Two Decades of Trying Pays Off: British National Wins $1 Million in Dubai Duty Free Draw

A British national, who resided in the UAE for 30 years, has become the latest millionaire after winning $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free draw. After attempting for twenty years, the former Dubai resident finally achieved a significant win in the recent Millennium Millionaire draw and plans to invest her winnings.

MC Jones, a 60-year-old British national currently residing in Italy, emerged as the latest winner in the popular promotion. She purchased three tickets online on October 27. An Indian resident also won $1 million in a previous Dubai Duty Free draw.

Overwhelmed by her unexpected fortune, Ms. Jones expressed her surprise and gratitude, stating, “What can I say? I'm so surprised! Thank you, Dubai Duty Free. I will encourage everyone to participate and not give up hope. Their luck will come one day, too.” She confirmed her intention to “definitely make a good investment” with her winnings.

Ms. Jones is the 18th British national to win $1 million in the Millennium Millionaire draw since its inception in 1999. In addition to the cash prize, two participants secured luxury vehicles in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise promotion. Ravinder Toor, a 54-year-old Australian planning a move to Dubai, won a Range Rover SE P360 in Santorini black, having purchased her winning ticket online on October 23 for Finest Surprise Series 1968. Ms. Toor, a mother of three residing in Sydney since 1995 and working in property development, has participated in Dubai Duty Free's promotions for two years. She remarked, “My dream came true, so everyone should take the opportunity … and try their luck by purchasing a ticket in this amazing promotion.”

Meanwhile, Rubil Kanjayi, a 45-year-old Indian living in Al Ain, claimed a BMW R 1300 R motorcycle in Snapper Rocks blue. Mr. Kanjayi purchased his winning ticket online on November 5 for Finest Surprise Series 686. The father of two, employed at a discount centre, has been participating in the draw for three years.

Launched in 1999, the Millennium Millionaire promotion has grown into one of Dubai Duty Free's most recognizable campaigns, drawing participants globally with the allure of winning US$1 million.