A Dubai expatriate hailing from a modest Sri Lankan fishing community has experienced an extraordinary reversal of fortune after winning a gold Mercedes-Benz S-Class 500 through a shopping raffle. The life-changing prize came as part of Dubai Gold District’s ‘Shop & Win’ promotional campaign running from December 11 to February 8, where customers earned raffle entries with purchases exceeding Dh500 at participating jewelry and watch retailers.
The winner, who had utilized his long-term savings to invest in gold at the District, expressed profound gratitude and astonishment at the unexpected turn of events. Having never envisioned luxury vehicle ownership even in his most ambitious dreams, he described the premium automobile as a transformative asset that would significantly alter his life trajectory.
The campaign mechanism allocated one raffle entry for every Dh500 spent across Dubai’s premium gold and jewelry establishments, creating multiple opportunities for shoppers to participate while making planned purchases. The winner attributes his success to perseverance and philosophical patience, citing his personal mantra: ‘Keep going. Everything you need will come to you at the right time.’
This remarkable story underscores Dubai’s reputation as a city where extraordinary opportunities can emerge from ordinary consumer activities, particularly within its renowned gold sector that continues to attract both investors and aspirational shoppers seeking value beyond their purchases.