Brief
Indian expat wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free Millennium draw
Shaheen Sahila Basheer Mohammed, a senior estimation engineer, said the prize will help him buy a home and support his daughter's schooling.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Shaheen Sahila Basheer Mohammed, a 38‑year‑old Indian national living in Al Ain, won $1 million in Dubai Duty Free's Millennium Millionaire draw, the outlet reported on Oct 8, 2026.
What happened
Mohammed, who works as a senior estimation engineer for a construction firm in Mussafah, secured the jackpot after 11 years of entering the draw. He celebrated the win as an “early birthday gift” ahead of his 39th birthday on Oct 16.
What the reports add
The article notes that two other winners received luxury vehicles in the same evening’s Finest Surprise draw: Iraqi national Arya Mustafa won a BMW X6 M Competition, and 65‑year‑old Indian resident Seeyali Shamsudheen won an Aprilia Tuono V4 motorbike.
What was said
Mohammed thanked Dubai Duty Free, saying, “Your promotion really gives people an opportunity to make their dreams come true and helps them achieve their goals.”
How it came about
Dubai Duty Free’s promotional draws have previously produced large prizes, including a Dh5 million second‑prize winner announced on Oct 4, 2026, as covered by Felo News.
Key facts
- Shaheen Sahila Basheer Mohammed won $1 million in the Millennium Millionaire draw. (khaleejtimes.com)
- He is a senior estimation engineer living in Al Ain, UAE. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Two other winners received a BMW X6 and an Aprilia motorbike in the Finest Surprise draw. (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “Indian expat gets 'early birthday gift', bags $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw”
