Big Ticket’s Live Draw Lights Up The Night As Indian Expats Take Home AED 25 Million and a Land Rover Defender

(MENAFN- Red Havas) Abu Dhabi, UA– – 3 May 2026: Big Ti’ket’s latest live draw delivered another memorable night and brought moments of celebration, with one participant walking away with the AED 25 million grand prize, while another celebrated a luxury car win. Abdul Rasheed Allipra Valappil Abdu was revealed as the grand prize winner, walking away with an AED 25 million win, as Asharaf Abdulla claimed the keys to a brand-new Land Rover Defender.
Abdul Rasheed Allipra Valappil Abdu
A 48-year-old driver from Kerala, who has been living in Dubai for the past 17 years, has secured a Big Ticket win after six years of trying his luck. Living in the UAE while his family remains in India, he has been purchasing tickets every month since first hearing about Big Ticket through friends and social media.
The winning moment came as a complete shock while he was spending time with his fri“n’s. “I’m very happy, it was a special moment to find out while I was with m” friends,” he shared.
He now plans to take some time to speak with his family and friends before deciding on the next steps for his prize. Looking ahead, he intends to continue his journey with “ig Ticket. “Thank you to Big Ticket for making tr”ing worth it,” he added.
Asharaf Abdulla
A 41-year-old driver from Kerala, who has been living in Abu Dhabi for the past 16 years, has celebrated his first Big Ticket win after nine years of consistent participation. Living in the UAE while his family remains in India, he has been purchasing tickets every month, often as part of a group, staying committed to the hope of one day winning.
“I’m very happy, it was co”pletely unex“ected,” he shared. “My friend encouraged me to buy the Dream Car ticket, and I thought, why not? I never imagined it would tur” into a winning moment.”
For the past three years, he has been part of a group of 40 participants, also contributing through two other groups, making this win a shared moment of joy. He plans to divide the prize among his group, reflecting the collective effort behind the ticket.
Grateful for the experience, he added, “Thank you to the Big Ticket family, and hard luck to everyone who di’n’t win this t”me.” Looking ahead, he remains positive about continuing his journey with Big Ticket.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Carrying this energy forward, Big Ticket is stepping into May with a refreshed line-up of promotions designed to keep the momentum alive. At the heart of the campaign is the AED 20 million grand prize, offering one participant the opportunity to head into summer as a millionaire. The winner will be revealed during the live draw on June 3.
Beyond the headline prize, the month brings a range of chances to win, with multiple touchpoints for participants to stay engaged. From The Big Win, which offers prizes of up to AED 600,000, to weekly e-draws with a combined total of AED 400,000, and the return of luxury car giveaways, May is structured to keep the excitement consistent throughout.
Kicking things off is The Big Win contest, running from May 1 to 24. Participants who purchase two tickets in a single transaction will be entered into a draw, with four finalists selected. Their names will be announced on June 1 via the Big Ticket website, building anticipation ahead of the main event. During the live draw on June 3, each finalist will step on stage to take part in The Big Win game, where they will compete for prizes of up to AED 150,000 each.
The momentum continues weekly with live e-draws, where four winners will each receive AED 25,000. Streaming at 11 AM on the Big Ticket YouTube channel, these draws offer a real-time experience, allowing participants to follow along and share in the moment as winners are announced.
Adding to the line-up, the Dream Car Series returns with two standout luxury vehicles. The Range Rover Velar will be drawn on June 3, followed by the BMW X6 on July 3, bringing an additional layer of anticipation across the campaign period.
With an AED 20 million grand prize and a full calendar of opportunities, May brings participants closer to their dreams and more ways to make them a reality.
Tickets are available online at , as well as at counters located in Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport. For the latest updates and announcements, participants can follow Big Ticket’s official social media channels.

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