Indian Real Estate Brokerage Owner Wins US$1 Million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion Two others to drive away luxury vehicles

An Indian expat in Dubai and owner of a real estate brokerage firm has become the latest addition to the growing list of dollar millionaires after being announced as a winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport.

Mr. Amit G., a 46-year-old Indian national based in Dubai became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 533 with ticket number 2382 which he purchased online on 14th January.

A resident of Dubai for 25 years in Dubai, Mr. Amit is a father of two and runs a real estate brokerage firm in the city.

“Thank you Dubai Duty Free! I really appreciate this win, it’s the best gift for 2026,” he said.

Mr. Amit is the 270th Indian national to have won US$1 million in the Millennium Millionaire promotion, with Indian nationals being by far the biggest purchasers of tickets.

Today’s draw was conducted by Dubai Duty Free’s Deputy Managing Director, Salah Tahlak, Sinead El Sibai, SVP – Marketing, Zayed Al Shebli, SVP – Loss Prevention & Corporate Security, Ardhee Rose Adato-Draaijer, Manager – Customer Service Department and Ahmad Shouckair, Duty Manager – Retail.

Following the Millennium Millionaire draw, the Finest Surprise draw was conducted for two luxury vehicles. Joining in the draw were Thankachan Varghese, Senior Manager- Retail Support and Khalid Saleh, Senior Manager – Loss Prevention & Corporate Security.

Mr. Essamuddin Galadari, a 68-year-old Emirati national based in Dubai won a Bentley Flying Spur V8 Azure (Beluga) car with ticket number 0788 in the Finest Surprise Series 1947 which he purchased in Concourse B on 27th December.

A regular participant Mr. Galadari is a father of three and works as a CEO for Ithra Dubai LLC.

“I’ve been lucky to win this car! Thank you so much Dubai Duty Free,” he said.

Lastly, Mr. Fathollah Nasrollah, a 55-year-old Iranian national based in Abu Dhabi won a Ducati Panigale V2S (Red) motorbike with ticket number 1010 in the Finest Surprise Series 655 which he purchased online on 8th January.

Mr. Nasrollah is now a three-time Finest Surprise winner. He previously won a BMW 650i Gran Coupe (Sapphire Black Metallic) car with ticket number 1090 in Finest Surprise Series 1630 in 2016 and a BMW F 750 GS (San Marino Blue Metallic) motorbike, with ticket number 0066 in Finest Surprise Series 456 in 2021.

“Thank you Dubai Duty Free. I hope to win again,” he said.

Mr. Nasrollah is a father of three and works as a private driver for a family in Abu Dhabi.