Ajman Photographer Wins $1 Million in Dubai Duty Free Draw

Sep 9, 2026

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Sep 9, 2026 13:30

Ajman-based Keralite photographer wins $1m in Dubai Duty Free draw

## Ajman Photographer Hits Jackpot

Jijo Pulikkathodi, a 41-year-old photographer from Kerala residing in Ajman, has won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. He secured the prize with ticket number 4891, purchased online on August 22.

## Shared Ticket Purchase

Pulikkathodi shared the cost of the winning ticket with 17 friends, all Indian nationals. The group has been participating in the Dubai Duty Free promotion for several months.

## Indian Nationals Dominate Wins

Pulikkathodi's win marks him as the 283rd Indian national to win the $1 million prize since the promotion began in 1999. Indian nationals continue to be the largest group of ticket buyers.

## Other Winners

In the same event, Rohan Prakash Fernandes, another Indian national, received a ceremonial cheque for winning Millennium Millionaire Series 554. Additionally, Yogesh Dhanak from Sharjah won a Range Rover, and Eser Erol, a Turkish national in Dubai, won a BMW motorbike.

## Diverse Participation

The draws highlight the diverse participation in Dubai Duty Free promotions, with winners from various communities celebrating significant cash and luxury prizes.

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