Kerala Man Wins $1 Million For Second Time In Dubai Lottery
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Paul Jose Mavely clinches the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire jackpot for the second time, repeating his incredible luck after first winning in 2016.
The Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire lottery was launched in 1999. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
In a rare twist of fate, a 60-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala has struck gold once again, winning the $1 million jackpot in the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire draw for the second time in under ten years. His incredible double win has left many stunned and inspired, proving that lightning really can strike twice. On May 27, Paul Jose Mavely, a longtime Dubai resident of 38 years, was announced as the winner of the latest Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire draw (Series 503) via the official Instagram account. Mavely, who works as a site supervisor for a small contracting firm, had previously won the same $1 million jackpot back in 2016, making this his second lucky win.
As reported by Khaleej Times, Mavely has consistently taken part in the Dubai Duty-Free draw since it launched in 1999. Instead of playing solo, he teamed up with friends over the years to pool funds and boost their odds. For his recent win, Mavely and 17 friends collectively bought ticket number 3532 online on May 19. Their combined effort and consistent participation in the draw ultimately rewarded them with a life-changing million-dollar prize.
“I’m very thankful to Dubai Duty-Free for this second win,” Mavely, a father of two, told Khaleej Times. His initial jackpot win in 2016 was similarly a group victory, shared with nine friends.
On May 28, Dubai Duty Free’s official Instagram account announced Paul Jose Mavely as the winner. “Another millionaire moment—again! Huge congratulations to Mr Mavely from India for winning his second US$1 million with Dubai Duty-Free today!” the caption read.
Posted on May 28, the announcement quickly gained over 200 likes and attracted numerous comments.
A user humorously remarked, “Congrats! I want to learn the secrets behind Indian luck.”
Another pointed out the significant investment, saying, “Spending 1000 on a ticket is no small amount.”
Several others chimed in with messages of praise and amazement, including simple but heartfelt “Congratulations” and enthusiastic “Wow” reactions, showing widespread excitement and admiration for Mavely’s incredible win.
What is the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire lottery?
The Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire lottery, established in 1999, gives participants a chance to win a $1 million prize. Each draw is limited to just 5,000 tickets, priced at AED 1,000 (around Rs 22,700), excluding a 5 per cent VAT.
Tickets can be purchased either online or at Dubai International Airport’s duty-free shops. The lottery is held twice a month and is open to people of all nationalities, with no need for participants to be physically present in Dubai during the draw.
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