A 26-year-old Nepalese security guard, Tayab Khan, has become the first big winner of the UAE Lottery’s Dh30 million grand prize. He will share the jackpot equally with four close friends, so each person gets Dh6 million. The lucky draw happened during Eid Al Adha on May 27, 2026.
Tayab moved to Abu Dhabi from Nepal four years ago, looking for a better life. He works as a security guard and has been playing the lottery with his friends, who call themselves the “Future Millionaires.” They regularly pooled money to buy tickets. Tayab picked seven random numbers and learned about the win through an email while on night shift. “It felt like a dream,” he said.
This is the first time the UAE Lottery has awarded the new Dh30 million grand prize under its updated format. Tayab plans to quit his job, buy a Mahindra Thar car, a Rolex watch, and build a dream home for his family. He also wants to help his friends and relatives.
His story has inspired many expat workers in the UAE. It shows that dreams can come true with a bit of luck. The UAE Lottery continues to offer life-changing opportunities to players across the country. Officials congratulated the winners and encouraged responsible playing.
