Dare to dream with the Dubai Duty Free Raffle!
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What would you do if you became a millionaire overnight? Buy a house? Plan a vacation? Get that sports car you’ve always wanted? Or, make sound financial investments for your future? Let’s face it, everyone has fantasised about winning the lotto at some point in their lives. And the Dubai Duty-Free Raffle draw has made that dream come true for many in the UAE and abroad.
The popular Dubai lottery has been running for over two decades and has made numerous residents and travellers millionaires. Want to find out more? Here you go!
ALL ABOUT THE DUBAI DUTY FREE RAFFLE
The Dubai Duty Free (DDF), with a covered area of 40,000 sq. m spread across two airports, is one of the biggest travel retail operations in the world. Year-round, you will find many ongoing and attractive campaigns at DDF. The Dubai Duty Free Raffle is one of the longest-running and most awaited campaigns of the well-known brand.
Launched just before the turn of the millennium, the Duty Free Raffle is also known as the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire. One out of 5,000 ticket buyers gets the chance to win USD 1 million.
This Dubai lotto happens every two to three weeks at the Dubai Duty Free Shopping Complex. All tickets are placed in the raffle box and one winner is selected, with the proceedings recorded on camera.
PRIZE CATEGORIES
You can win Dubai Duty Free lottery prizes in three different categories.
MILLENNIUM MILLIONAIRE
Millennium Millionaire is the biggest prize and the winner takes home USD 1 million. Those who wish to participate must buy the Dubai Duty Free lotto ticket for AED 1,000. One can buy the Duty Free Raffle ticket online via the official website or from the Dubai Duty Free at the Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
FINEST SURPRISE CAR
Dubai lucky draw launched the Finest Surprise Car 10 years before the Millennium Millionaire started. With tickets priced at AED 500, you have a chance to win a Porsche, BMW or Mercedes Benz.
FINEST SURPRISE MOTORBIKES
DDF also launched the Finest Surprise Motorbikes in 1989. The ticket costs AED 100 and there are a total of 100 entries. Participants can win the latest models of BMW or Indian motorbikes. The number of tickets is limited to 1,000 in each series, but you can purchase multiple tickets at a time.
Prize Categories | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
Prize Categories Millennium Millionaire | Ticket Price AED 1,000 |
Prize Categories Finest Surprise Car | Ticket Price AED 500 |
Prize Categories Surprise Motorbikes | Ticket Price AED 100 |
OTHER LOTTERY TICKETS IN THE UAE
If you’re looking for more options, try your luck at the following lottery tickets in the UAE.
- ADCB Millionaire Savings
- ADIB Ghina Savings
- Al Awwal Savings Certificate
- Big Ticket Abu Dhabi
- Kunooz Savings
- Mabrook Savings
- Mahzooz Draw
- Mashreq Millionaire
- National Bonds Reward Programme
FAQS ABOUT DUBAI DUTY FREE RAFFLE
I AM NOT TRAVELLING FROM DXB AIRPORT. CAN I STILL TAKE PART IN THE DRAW?
Yes, you can. Just visit the Duty Free website to buy Dubai lottery tickets online. Don’t forget to check the drop-down menu in the list of eligible countries for confirmation. One can also use a debit card to buy a ticket if the issuing bank permits.
WHERE CAN I BUY THE TICKETS?
Dubai Duty Free Raffle ticket online purchase is one convenient option. Tickets are also available at DDF dedicated counters in Departures and Arrivals of Terminals 1, 2 and 3 of Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports. If you’re a resident of Dubai, you can purchase the ticket from The Irish Village Shop (Garhoud & Studio City), Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, the Aviation Club Pro Shop and Hatta Border Shop.
HOW CAN I FOLLOW THE DRAW?
You can watch the draw live on the DDF Facebook page. Moreover, the recording is uploaded on multiple social media channels. Details of winners are posted on the official Facebook page and the DDF website. And Dubai Duty Free Raffle Draw winners will be contacted using the details provided during ticket purchase.
HOW WILL MONEY BE TRANSFERRED IN CASE OF A WIN?
The money is transferred to the Duty Free Raffle Draw winner’s bank account. This process typically takes three to four weeks.
WILL MY MOTORCYCLE BE DELIVERED TO MY HOME COUNTRY?
Yes, the winning motorcycle is delivered free of cost to the home country at the nearest seaport. However, the relevant duties and taxes will have to be paid by the individual.
HAVE THERE BEEN DOUBLE WINNERS?
Eight individual winners were lucky enough to win the prize twice. While there are thousands of participants per draw, every individual has a great chance. It is all about taking a risk, and who knows what will happen. The first step, however, is to buy the ticket.
WHAT IS THE DUBAI LOTTERY TICKET PRICE?
Every Dubai Duty Free ticket has a different price. For instance, if you’re aiming for a Millennium Millionaire, you have to buy an AED 1,000 lotto ticket. Similarly, ticket prices for the finest surprise cars and motorbikes are AED 500 and AED 100 respectively.
DO I AUTOMATICALLY GET AN ENTRY TICKET TO RAFFLE IF I SHOP AT DUBAI DUTY FREE?
No, you need to purchase a raffle ticket to enter the draw.
CAN I REFUND MY LOTTERY TICKET BEFORE THE DRAW DATE?
Unfortunately no. Once the purchase is made, there is no refund or exchange of the ticket.
And this brings us to the end of our guide! The Millionaire Raffle is a major attraction, but Dubai Duty Free is also an incredible place for shopping. There are also tons of luxury stores at Concourse A Terminal 3 of the DXB International Airport.
Besides the Dubai Duty Free Raffle, those in the UAE can also participate in the Mashreq Millionaire draw. So, why miss out on opportunities to make quick money, right? Especially on days when you feel a bit lucky!
