The Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw has once again transformed lives, with two Indians and an Afghan national becoming the latest winners of the coveted $1 million prize. The event, held on October 29, 2025, at Dubai International Airport, also awarded luxury vehicles to three UAE residents in the Finest Surprise draw.
Akshaypat Singhania, a 56-year-old real estate and equity market professional from Mumbai, won $1 million with ticket #2837 in Series 520. A dedicated participant for over two decades, Singhania expressed his gratitude, stating, ‘A very big thanks to Dubai Duty Free—finally, after so many years!’
Joining him was Srinivas Teja Reddy Gaddam, a 35-year-old cost controller from Kuwait, who claimed his $1 million prize with ticket #2700 in Series 521. Gaddam, who has been participating since 2024, exclaimed, ‘Thank you Dubai Duty Free! I feel that I’m the luckiest!’
Mohammad Khan Barakzai, an Afghan national, was also celebrated as the first Afghan winner since the promotion began in 1999. He won $1 million in Series 519.
In the Finest Surprise draw, Sanjeev Karatil, a 45-year-old health and safety inspector from Dubai, won a BMW XM (Cape Green Metallic) with ticket #1631. A father of two, Karatil has been a regular participant for several years. Mohammed Qassim, a 50-year-old Emirati, secured a Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE P360 (Santorini Black) with ticket #0660, marking his second luxury car win. Lastly, Sameer Kunni Parambil, a 37-year-old sales official, won an Indian Super Scout (Maroon Metallic) motorbike with ticket #0547.
The Dubai Duty Free promotions continue to bring joy and life-changing opportunities to participants worldwide.