Jahangir Alom, a 44-year-old Bangladeshi expatriate living in Dubai, celebrated his life-changing moment on March 3, 2025, when he won Dh20 million in the latest Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw. The winning ticket number, 134468, was purchased on February 11, marking yet another entry for Alom, who has been partaking in the Big Ticket for the past three years.
Working diligently as part of the shipbuilding industry, Jahangir has made his home in Dubai for six years, all the more challenging as his family remains back home. He typically teams up with 14 friends to buy entries each month, creating not just hopes for himself but for each member of his group.
“I was deep praying when the call came in. When I stepped out, my friend broke the incredible news. Since then, I’ve been overwhelmed with joy. But what makes this win truly special is not just mine; it belongs to 14 others and their families too,” shared Jahangir, clearly thrilled by the unexpected fortune.
Adding to the auspicious atmosphere of the draw was Ashik Patinharath, who memorably emerged as the grand prize winner from the February 3 raffle. Exactly one month after his big win, Ashik had the honor of picking Alom as the lucky winner—a poetic gesture underscoring the community aspect of the Big Ticket draws.
With his share of the winnings, Jahangir harbors hopes of starting his own small business in Dubai and sharing this venture with his friends, who played alongside him for the ticket. “I will definitely keep buying tickets. I hope my story inspires others to take a chance and be part of this incredible experience,” he added, encapsulating the spirit of hope and collaboration embodied by the Big Ticket draws.
Looking to the future, March presents yet another chance for one ticket holder to win big, with the grand prize set at Dh15 million. Alongside this, Big Ticket is also offering smaller cash prizes, giving away Dh50,000 each to ten lucky winners during the live draw scheduled for April 3, 2025. These inclusive draws create waves of excitement, with each ticket sold contributing to growing hopes across the ticket-buying community.
Alom's win also paves the way for additional promotions. Those who purchase two or more cash tickets between March 1 and March 25 will have the opportunity to enter the Spin-the-Wheel game. During the live draw on April 3, four fortunate winners will spin the wheel, with guaranteed cash prizes ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh150,000. The names of these winners will be publicly disclosed on the Big Ticket website on April 1, 2025.
For those dreaming of luxury, the March promotion also offers participants the chance to win a chic Range Rover Velar, with the winner to be announced on May 3, 2025. Tickets for both the draw and various promotional opportunities are easily accessible, available online at www.bigticket.ae or at designated counters located at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport.
Time and again, the Big Ticket draws have subtly transformed lives, giving participants hope and the chance to dream about big wins. From tales of tenacity and faith to community support, every ticket tells its own unique story, with the possibility of being the next remarkable winner just around the corner.