Meena Sareen, a Dubai-based Indian expat, won the Dh25 million grand prize in the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Series 292 live draw, purchased on October 18
A Dubai-based Indian expatriate has won the Dh25 million Big Ticket jackpot in Abu Dhabi, becoming the latest millionaire in the popular prize draw. Mina Sareen secured the grand prize during Series 292 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Sareen purchased her winning ticket, number 304251, on October 18. Bernadette Azucena, a Filipino expatriate who won Dh20 million in October, selected the winning ticket during the live draw.
Winner receives surprise call while shopping
Sareen was shopping with her husband at a mall when organisers called to announce her victory. The unexpected news left her overwhelmed as she struggled to describe her excitement.
“Right now, I’m shivering. I’m speechless and I can’t explain,” Sareen said during the call.
Her husband also expressed gratitude for the unexpected windfall. Sareen revealed that she had participated in Big Ticket draws for approximately four years before securing the jackpot.
Other UAE residents win luxury prizes
The November Big Ticket draw also awarded a Range Rover Velar to Indian expatriate Kaja Thooliyath, who lives in Al Ain. Five additional participants received 200-gram, 24-karat gold bars. The winners included residents from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhaid, alongside an Indian participant from Kerala. Three contestants also won cash prizes through the Big Spin competition. Two received Dh100,000 each, while another secured Dh50,000.
Next Big Ticket draw offers Dh25 million
Big Ticket will conduct its next live draw on December 3, 2026, offering another Dh25 million jackpot. Five consolation winners will receive Dh100,000 each. Weekly electronic draws will also award Dh25,000 to four participants.
Impact to Expect
The Dh25 million Big Ticket win highlights another major prize claimed by an Indian expatriate in the UAE. The next December draw will offer further cash and luxury vehicle prizes.
