Two Indian expatriates living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi made such a fortune in this Diwali season that crores of dirhams became their name. One won the UAE Lottery’s biggest ever Dh100 million jackpot, while another along with his friends won a 24 carat gold bar worth Dh1 million.
🔹 Main points
Anilkumar Bola Madhavrao Bola won UAE Lottery’s biggest prize of Dh100 million i.e. 240 crore Indian rupees.
Vibin Vasudevan and his gym friends found a 24K gold bar worth Dh1 million.
Both the victories occurred around Diwali, when the festival of prosperity was being celebrated.
Both Indian expatriates have been living in UAE for many years.
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Abu Dhabi resident Anilkumar Bola, who has been living in UAE for about one and a half years, made history by winning Dh100 million (about ₹220 crore) in Lucky Day Draw #251018. He had chosen the lucky number related to his mother’s birthday.
On receiving the call, Anilkumar said, “I was sitting on the sofa when the call came. At first I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was a joke. This Diwali brought me the biggest happiness of my life.”
He told that now he will prepare to invite his parents and family to UAE, donate some part to charity and invest the rest. For a little happiness, he will also fulfill his dream of having a supercar and staying in a luxury hotel.
On the other hand, Dubai-based Vibin Vasudevan, an IT professional, along with 20 of his gym friends won a gold bar worth Dh1 million (about ₹2.2 crore) in the Big Ticket lottery. This group was buying tickets every month for the last one year.
Vibin said, “We are all like a family. This victory has brought us even closer.” The group has decided that they will sell the gold bars and divide the money equally.
💡 Impact on common people
These victories have once again awakened hope and enthusiasm in the Indian community. There are about 35 lakh Indian expatriates living in UAE and now their participation in lottery is increasing. These victories have become an inspiration for many during this festive season.
📊 Main information table
Information Details Lottery Name UAE Lottery and Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Winners Anilkumar Bola, Vibin Vasudevan Prize Money Dh100 million and Dh1 million gold bar Announcement Date 18–27 October 2025 Residence Abu Dhabi and Dubai
❓ Question-Answer
Q1: Who is the Indian who won Dh100 million?
Abu Dhabi resident Anilkumar Bola Madhavrao Bola, who won Lucky Day Draw #251018.
Q2: Who got Dh1 million gold bar?
Vibin Vasudevan and his 20 gym mates won this prize in the Big Ticket weekly draw.
Q3: When were both the victories declared?
Between 18 and 27 October 2025, a few days before Diwali.
Q4: Did these victories affect the Indian community?
Yes, this has further increased the sense of hope and confidence among Indians settled in UAE.
Q5: How popular is UAE Lottery?
This lottery, which started in 2024, has so far given away more than Dh147 million in prizes.