Indian Expat Strikes Gold: Wins $1 Million in Dubai Duty Free Tennis Draw
An Indian expat residing in Abu Dhabi has hit the jackpot by winning a staggering $1 million in the recent Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. The exciting draw took place after the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Men’s final on Saturday evening, 2nd March.
A Dream Come True
The winning ticket was drawn by Ugo Humbert, the French No. 5 tennis player, and the champion of the tournament. Humbert clinched his maiden Dubai title by defeating Alexander Bublik in a thrilling showdown.
Meet the Lucky Winner
The fortunate winner is Mr. Sunil Nayyar, a 60-year-old Indian national living in Abu Dhabi. His winning ticket, number 0971 from the Millennium Millionaire Series 452, was purchased online on 21st February. Mr. Nayyar has been residing in Abu Dhabi for the past 39 years and has been a regular participant in Dubai Duty Free’s promotions for the last 15 years. He currently works as a senior consultant for an insurance company and is a proud father of one.
A Long-awaited Victory
Overflowing with joy, Mr. Nayyar expressed his gratitude to Dubai Duty Free, saying, “Thank you, Dubai Duty Free. I’ve been buying tickets to your promotions for a long time and never lose hope that one day I will win, and finally, it happened!”
Future Plans
When asked about his plans with his newfound fortune, Mr. Nayyar revealed, “Definitely, it will go towards my son’s education. He is currently pursuing his degree in aerospace in the UK. Additionally, I will be saving up for my retirement soon.”
Indian Nationals Shine
Mr. Nayyar’s win adds to the illustrious list of Indian nationals who have claimed the $1 million prize. He is the 225th Indian national to become a proud millionaire since the inception of the Millennium Millionaire promotion in 1999. Indian nationals hold the record for the highest number of Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire ticket buyers.
A Memorable Draw
Ugo Humbert, along with Ramesh Cidambi, the Senior COO of Dubai Duty Free, and Senior El Sibai, the Senior Vice President for Marketing, graced the Millennium Millionaire draw. Tickets for the Finest Surprise and Millennium Millionaire promotion were available for purchase at Dubai Duty Free counters at the Tennis Village throughout the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, which took place from 18th February to 2nd March.
Business Today congratulates Mr. Sunil Nayyar on his remarkable win and encourages readers to explore more captivating stories on Business Today.
