In a series of life-changing moments, five expatriates residing across the UAE have been declared winners of Big Ticket’s weekly electronic draw, each securing Dh100,000. This development comes as anticipation builds toward the colossal Dh30 million grand prize scheduled for award on January 3, 2026.
The diverse group of winners, hailing from India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and the UAE, represents a cross-section of the nation’s international community. Among them is Jibananand Jiban, a Bangladeshi sales executive based in Dubai. A participant for over a year through a group purchase with friends, Jiban initially dismissed the winning notification as a practical joke. Verification through Big Ticket’s live YouTube broadcast confirmed his fortune, which he plans to allocate toward family visits back home.
Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneur Arun Kumar celebrated a victory seven years in the making. The Indian transportation company owner, who purchases tickets independently, described the experience as both thrilling and profoundly memorable—a just reward for his longstanding participation.
Another long-term participant, Kumaravel Thangaraju from Tamil Nadu, finally achieved success after two decades in Dubai and seven years of monthly group ticket purchases. The 44-year-old professional expressed shock at his win, identifying his daughter’s education as a primary beneficiary of the windfall.
Completing the roster of winners are Hamed Abdul Majeed and Malaysia’s Anthony Lopez, the latter having waited twelve years for his breakthrough. Both winners have committed to continuing their participation in future draws, with Lopez characterizing his win as a significant personal milestone.
The upcoming January 3rd live event promises not only the historic Dh30 million grand prize but also five additional consolation awards of Dh50,000 each. December has already witnessed three weekly e-draws producing multiple winners, with one final opportunity remaining for the year. Tickets for the December 31st cutoff draw will be aired live on January 1, 2026, via Big Ticket’s official YouTube channel.
Concurrently, Big Ticket’s Dream Car Series continues with a BMW 430i drawing coinciding with the grand prize event, followed by a BMW X5 award on February 3rd.