Indian Expat Wins AED 5 Million in UAE Lottery, Eyes Golden Visa and Travel
An Indian expat, Kishore Pandurang Rao, living in the UAE for 30 years, won AED 5 million in the UAE Lottery's Lucky Day draw and plans to use the winnings to bring his family to the UAE, travel, and apply for a Golden V
Kishore Pandurang Rao, an Indian expatriate who has resided in the UAE for three decades, recently secured AED 5 million (approximately ₹12.9 crore) as the second-prize winner in the UAE Lottery's Lucky Day draw. Rao, who arrived in the UAE in 1993, purchased his winning ticket for Dh50 through the UAE Lottery platform using the Easy Pick feature and matched all six numbers in the 'Days' section.
The Sharjah-based resident initially expressed disbelief upon seeing his name in news reports but confirmed his win after checking his account. The news came just five days before his 60th birthday.
Plans for the Winnings
Following his win, Rao outlined his immediate priorities:
- Family Reunion: A primary goal is to bring his family together in the UAE and spend more quality time with them.
- Global Travel: He plans to fulfil a long-held dream of travelling the world with his wife, who shares his passion for exploration.
- UAE Golden Visa: Rao hopes to use his substantial winnings to qualify for and obtain a UAE Golden Visa, an ambition he has held for some time.
Rao has lived across various emirates, including Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. He is carefully considering how to best use the funds for his family's benefit and to explore new opportunities while continuing his life in the UAE.
He also shared advice for other lottery participants, emphasising the importance of setting spending limits.
Questions, answered
- What was the prize amount won by Kishore Pandurang Rao?
- Kishore Pandurang Rao won AED 5 million, which is approximately ₹12.9 crore.
- How did he win the UAE Lottery?
- He purchased a Dh50 ticket through the UAE Lottery platform, using the Easy Pick feature, and matched all six numbers in the 'Days' section of the Lucky Day draw.
- What are his main plans with the winnings?
- His main plans include bringing his family to the UAE, travelling the world with his wife, and applying for a UAE Golden Visa.
- How long has Kishore Pandurang Rao lived in the UAE?
- He has lived in the UAE for over three decades, having first arrived in 1993, and has resided in Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.