Big Ticket Abu Dhabi has once again turned millions of dreams into reality. During the December 3 live draws, organisers announced that the Dh25 million grand prize for November was won by Rajan P.V., an Indian expat living in Saudi Arabia.
This win has become yet another instance of life-changing luck for the South Asian expatriate community in the UAE. Hence, it reinforces the reputation of Big Ticket as the most impactful raffle draw in the region.
Who Is the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Dh25 Million Winner?
Rajan PV is a 52-year-old quality control supervisor from Kerala. He has been living in Saudi Arabia for the past 30 years. Moreover, he has been purchasing Big Ticket Abu Dhabi entries for 15 years, which is inspired by the stories he saw in live draws and news reports.
Rajan brought the winning ticket number 282824 on November 9, as part of a 16-member group of close friends who regularly try their luck together.
“A Dream Come True for All of Us”
An emotional Rajan said while speaking on the call to the host, “Oh my god. Thank you very much. This is truly a dream come true for everyone of us.
He added that he was not watching the draw at the time and was shocked when his name was announced. However, his decision to share the Dh25 million prize equally with his 15 friends is what makes his win even more heartwarming.
Rajan said, “My plan is to divide the prize among my group, I will donate to charity and do something special for my family”.
Despite a massive win, he said that he will continue participating in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi and encourages others to “never lose hope.”
Big Ticket Continues Its Winning Streak
The November draw was also packed with excitement as Saravanan Venkatachalam, the previous month’s Dh25 million winner, returned to Abu Dhabi to pull out this month’s jackpot ticket. Big ticket also revealed that the most winners in this draw had purchased their tickets early in the month.
Dh100,000 Consolation Prize Winners
Apart from the grand jackpot, ten lucky winners also secured Dh 100,000 each. Below is the list of those winners:
- Mohammad Kaimullah Shekh Mohammad Nasir (Indian, Dubai)
- Tinto Jesmon (Indian, Ajman)
- Sunil Kumar (Indian, Dubai)
- Rakesh Kumar Kodwani (Indian, Dubai)
- Mohammad Monsor Azad Fazlul Karim (Bangladeshi, Ras Al Khaimah)
- Antonio Plasabas (Filipino, Abu Dhabi)
- Lin Zhao (Chinese, Dubai)
- Amru Miah Ashik Miah (Bangladeshi, Abu Dhabi)
- Mohammed Ariful Islam Mohammed Jafar (Bangladeshi, Ajman)
- Yahia Almasri (Canadian, Dubai)
The vibrant winners showcases the wide participation base of Big Ticket in the UAE.
Dream Car Series – Maserati Grecale Winner Announced
The excitement did not end with only a cash prize, as Bangladeshi expat Mohammed Rubel Siddique Ahmed, who lives in Abu Dhabi, won a Maserati Grecale with ticket number 020002, purchased on November 17 in the dream car series.
What’s Coming Next? Dh30 Million in January
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi is gearing up for an even bigger milestone. Hence, the first draw of 2026 is going to offer a massive Dh30 million grand prize, with the winner to be announced on January 3. Moreover, below are the details about other jackpots:
- Five weekly e-draw winners receiving Dh100,000
- Five consolation prizes of Dh50,000
- Dream Car lineup featuring
- BMW 430i (January 3)
- BMW X5 (February 3)
Tickets are available online and at sales counters in Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport. So, you can purchase your lucky ticket either online or offline.
Conclusion – Another Inspiring Win for the Expat Community
The story of Rajan has beautifully captured the spirit of Big Ticket Abu Dhabi from charity plans to group unity. His win has transformed his life and uplifted 15 families who have shared hopes for more than a decade. Now, the UAE residents and expats alike continue to dream that the next life-changing call could be theirs, as Big Ticket is getting ready for its biggest-ever Dh30 million draw
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