Pakistani man wins Luxury SUV in UAE raffle draw

Father of six, Muhammad Umar Farooq, had been trying his luck for past 2-3 years in 'Dream Car' raffle before winning

A Pakistani man, currently residing in Saudia Arabia with his wife and six children, experienced an unexpected stroke of luck as he emerged as the proud winner of a Maserati Grecale GT worth Dh300,000 (approximately PKR22 million) during the recent 'Dream Car' draw in the UAE, Khaleej Times reports.

Muhammad Umar Farooq, employed in the marketing department of his son's trading company, frequently shuttles between the UAE and Saudi Arabia for work.

It was during his travels, while passing through various airports in the UAE, that he became acquainted with the enticing advertisements promoting the Dream Car raffle.

Intrigued by the prospect of winning big, Umar decided to take a chance and participate. "I have been purchasing the ticket on my own for the past 2-3 years. My motivation to try out Big Ticket was simply to try my luck," he revealed.

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When questioned about his plans for the luxurious Maserati, Umar disclosed, "I will sell the car and continue participating in Big Ticket draws. My advice to everyone is to continue to try your luck with Big Ticket – you shouldn’t give up without continuing to try."

Participants who purchase the 'Dream Car' ticket throughout the month of March stand a chance to win a Maserati Ghibli valued at Dh380K on April 3. Each ticket is priced at Dh150, and as an added incentive, purchasers of two tickets will receive one ticket free of charge.

Moreover, patrons who opt to procure their tickets from Zayed International Airport and Al-Ain Airport can take advantage of the buy-two-get-three free special offer.