What would you do if you became a millionaire overnight? Buy your dream house, plan a vacation to Europe, get that flashy sports car you’ve always wanted or make some sound financial investments for your future? Well, at some point, we’ve all dreamt about winning huge sums of money in the lottery. And the Dubai Duty Free Raffle draw has made that dream come true for many in the UAE and abroad. The popular lucky draw, which has been running for over two decades, has made many UAE residents and travellers millionaires. Read on to know more about the DDF raffle and how you can get lucky!
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 the 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 draw 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 Raffle 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 Millionaire Raffle 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 or Al Maktoum International Airport. Just think of all the things you can buy with US$ 1 million!
FINEST SURPRISE CAR
DDF 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 Range Rover, Jaguar, Porsche, Audi, BMW or Mercedes Benz. Each series is limited to 1,300 spots. However, some special draws go up to 2,300 tickets, and you have the chance to win cars like Aston Martin, McLaren and Bentley.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I AM NOT TRAVELLING FROM DXB AIRPORT. CAN I STILL TAKE PART IN THE DRAW?
Yes, you can. Just visit the Dubai Duty Free website to buy the tickets. 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?
As mentioned earlier, Dubai Duty Free Raffle ticket online purchase is one convenient option. You can also buy a ticket in person at the two Dubai airports, the FS counter at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the DDF outlet at the Irish Village 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. Moreover, 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?
Seven Dubai Duty Free Millionaire Raffle winners were lucky enough to win the promotion 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.
The Millionaire Raffle is a major attraction, but Dubai Duty Free is also an incredible place for shopping. Another Dubai Duty Free Arcade is located onboard Queen Elizabeth 2 in Dubai, which offers a different experience. Since the government has implemented many coronavirus prevention measures in the UAE, you can plan your visit knowing that your safety is the topmost priority.
Besides the Dubai Duty Free Raffle, those in the UAE can also participate in the Mashreq Millionaire draw. Why miss out on opportunities to make quick money? Especially on days when you feel a bit lucky, it’s worth a shot.
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