An Indian expatriate living in Dubai has finally seen his patience and determination pay off after winning Dh100,000, approximately ₹24 lakh, in the UAE’s popular Big Ticket electronic lottery. The winner, Basheer Kaipurath, is a 57-year-old driver from Kerala who has spent more than two decades working in the UAE to support his family back home.
Basheer has lived in Dubai for nearly 25 years, earning his livelihood behind the wheel while quietly nurturing a small but steady hope. For the past two years, he had been purchasing Big Ticket entries every month, confident that his persistence would one day bring good fortune. That moment arrived last month when his ticket number 276640 was announced as a winner.
The news came as a complete surprise when Big Ticket show host Richard called to inform him. At first, Basheer struggled to believe what he was hearing. “Dh100,000? I have won?” he asked, clearly stunned by the unexpected announcement. Even after the amount was repeated, he paused before finally accepting that the win was real. His disbelief soon turned into quiet joy as he said he was very happy to receive such good news.
For Basheer, the prize money means more than just financial relief. He plans to use part of the winnings to support his family in India, where his loved ones have long depended on his income from Dubai. Despite his win, he has no intention of stopping his participation in the lottery and said he will continue buying Big Ticket entries, remaining hopeful that luck may favor him again.
Basheer’s story is another example of how the Big Ticket draw continues to transform lives across the UAE, particularly among hardworking expatriates. Just a few months ago, an Indian expat made international headlines after winning a record-breaking ₹240 crore in the UAE’s biggest-ever lottery draw, proving that life-changing moments can arrive when least expected.
For thousands of Indian workers in the Gulf, stories like Basheer’s offer a reminder that patience, consistency, and a little faith can sometimes turn ordinary lives into extraordinary ones.