Dubai: After two decades of regularly participating in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, a former Dubai resident has finally struck it lucky, winning a staggering $1 million.

M.C. Jones, a 60-year-old retired British national currently residing in Italy, won the Millennium Millionaire Series 563 with ticket number 4908, which she purchased online on October 27.

Expressing her excitement, Jones said she was surprised and delighted by the win. She thanked Dubai Duty Free and encouraged other participants not to lose hope, saying that their lucky day could come too.

Interestingly, she wasted no time in trying her luck again, using part of her winnings to purchase three additional tickets through the 'Feeling Lucky' option.

When asked about her plans for the prize money, Jones said she would make a good investment.

The winner was announced during the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held at Concourse C of Dubai International Airport.

Two More Winners in Finest Surprise Draw

Apart from the $1 million winner, two other participants walked away with luxury prizes in the Finest Surprise draw.

Ravinder Toor, a 54-year-old Australian national residing in Sydney, won a Range Rover SE P360 (Santorini Black) with ticket number 0067 in Finest Surprise Series 1968. She purchased the ticket online on October 23 and has been participating in Dubai Duty Free promotions for the past two years.

Toor, a mother of three who is planning to move to Dubai, described the win as a dream come true and encouraged others to participate in the promotion.

Meanwhile, Rubil Kanjayi, a 45-year-old Indian national based in Al Ain, won a BMW R 1300 R motorcycle (Snapper Rocks Blue) with ticket number 0949 in Finest Surprise Series 686. He purchased his winning ticket on November 5 and has been participating in the promotion for the past three years.

Expressing his happiness, Kanjayi thanked Dubai Duty Free and said he was extremely delighted with the unexpected win.

The latest draw once again brought exciting moments for participants, with one lucky winner taking home a million-dollar prize and two others winning luxury vehicles.