Russian National Wins US$1 Million in Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion
Two lucky winners to drive home in luxury vehicles
A Russian national has joined the ever-growing list of Dubai Duty Free dollar millionaires, as Mr. Victor Vasilev was announced as the latest winner of US$1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion.
Mr. Vasilev’s ticket number 3286 was drawn earlier this morning in Concourse B of Dubai International Airport, making him the 541st winner and only the second Russian national to have won in the Millennium Millionaire promotion.
A regular participant, Mr. Vasilev has been purchasing tickets online for several years in the hope of striking it lucky. The 49-year-old was overwhelmed when he received the life-changing news via a phone call from Dubai Duty Free.
“I am simply shocked. Of course, I was hoping, but to actually hear the news is truly thrilling. I can’t wait to fly to Dubai now,” he said.
Mr. Rajan Lall, Dubai Duty Free winner receiving his ceremonial cheque for US$1 million from Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director and Zayed Al Shebli, SVP – Asset Prevention.
Following the Millennium Millionaire draw, a presentation ceremony took place for the winner of Millennium Millionaire Series 535.
Mr. Rajan Lall, an Indian national based in Dubai, was confirmed as the winner of Series 535 with ticket number 3099. A seasoned businessman and former Bollywood film producer, Mr. Lall received his ceremonial cheque from Dubai Duty Free Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi, alongside senior executives.
Dubai Duty Free officials at the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise draw for two luxury vehicles joined by the Millennium Millionaire winner (Series 535), Rajan Lall.
Following the presentation, the Finest Surprise draw saw two more winners take home luxury prizes.
Mr. Dominic Raj Mechiel Samy, a Malaysian national residing in Malaysia, won a Mercedes-Benz S500 (Metallic Paint Obsidian) with ticket number 599 in Finest Surprise Series 1952. He was unavailable for immediate comment and will no doubt be pleasantly surprised upon hearing the news.
Meanwhile, it was a remarkable day for Mr. Fathollah Nasrollah, a 55-year-old Iranian national based in Abu Dhabi, who celebrated his fourth win in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise promotion.
Mr. Nasrollah won a Ducati Panigale V2S (Red) motorbike with ticket number 1001 in Finest Surprise Series 663, which he purchased online on 15 March. This marks his second Ducati Panigale V2S win, having previously won the same model earlier this year in January in Series 655 with ticket number 1010.
Mr. Rajan Lall pictured with his ceremonial cheque at Dubai Duty Free.
His winning streak also includes a BMW 650i Gran Coupe (Sapphire Black Metallic) car with ticket number 1090 in Series 1630 in 2016, as well as a BMW F 750 GS (San Marino Blue Metallic) motorbike with ticket number 0066 in Series 456 in 2021.
Reflecting on his continued success, Mr. Nasrollah said: ‘It’s simply unbelievable that I have won again! Buying a ticket with Dubai Duty Free has become a regular habit, and I make sure not to miss a Finest Surprise series. When I had my third win this January, people asked me about my incredible luck – but I’ve always believed it’s a combination of luck and perseverance.’
