A Dubai-based Bangladeshi expat, who earns Dh3,000 per month, has struck gold by winning a staggering Dh20 million in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw. The windfall comes as a dream come true for the lucky winner, who had been purchasing tickets regularly with his friends in hopes of a big break.
The jackpot will be shared among 13 Bangladeshi nationals and one Indian expat, all of whom work in the UAE’s shipbuilding industry. The group had pooled their money together to buy the ticket, making this victory a collective celebration for hardworking expats.
For many of the winners, the prize means an opportunity to support their families, invest in businesses, and secure a better future. “This win is a blessing. We never imagined our lives would change overnight,” said one of the co-winners.
The Big Ticket draw, known for making millionaires overnight, continues to be a beacon of hope for expatriates in the UAE. As celebrations kick off, the winners are now planning how to best utilize their fortune.