Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket raffle is currently in its Summer promotion with a guaranteed AED 20 million grand prize, and the next Live raffle will take place on August 3, 2026. Tickets are AED 500 each and are sold online at BigTicket.ae or at counters at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport. There are also consolation prizes, cash draws each week, a new spin-wheel game called The Big Spin, and a new giveaway: a “Dream Car.”
Since 1992, Big Ticket has been one of the most discussed raffles in the UAE, mostly because the prize money continues to grow annually, and so does the list of people whose lives it’s changed overnight.
Abu Dhabi Big Ticket 2026
Big Ticket is a government-approved raffle and is run from Abu Dhabi International Airport, where players purchase a ticket for a chance to win the cash jackpot and monthly winners of luxury cars. It has been running for more than 30 years, and the format has not changed: Pay a fee, wait for the draw, and hope your number is selected.
What has changed is the money. The early draws were prizes of low millions of dirhams. These prizes are often worth AED 20-25 million these days.
Current promotion: What’s on offer this round
It is one of Big Ticket’s larger promotions this summer, and the incentive is simple: buy 2 tickets and get 3 free.
Here’s the full prize for the current cycle
- Grand Prize: AED 20 million, drawn live on August 3, 2026
- Consolation Prizes: 5 winners of AED 100,000 each
- Weekly E-Draw: 4 winners of AED 25,000, every week
- The Big Spin: A new monthly spin-wheel format where three finalists compete for up to AED 1 million
- Dream Car: A Maserati Grecale up for grabs on August 3, followed by a Land Rover Defender on September 3
The Big Spin is a new feature and replaced the previous Big Win Contest format. Now, buying just one ticket for AED 500 gets you an entry, and three finalists are selected each month to play the spin game live.
How the draws work
Abu Dhabi Draws take place on the 3rd of each month. You can follow the live event on Big Ticket’s Instagram and Facebook pages, so you don’t need to be at the airport to watch your numbers being called.
Winners are drawn by a random number generator, certified by iTech Labs, so there’s no manual selection involved. Usually 10 tickets are drawn at the event, starting with the smaller prize amounts and moving towards the grand prize announcement.
Dream Car draws run on a different schedule, usually every two months, but different cars are used each cycle.
How to buy a big ticket
Buying a ticket is simple, whether you are in the UAE or watching from abroad
- Go to the official website, BigTicket.ae, or visit a counter at Zayed International Airport or Al Ain Airport.
- Choose your draw, Cash Prize, Dream Car, or both.
- Select how many tickets you want (up to 20 per transaction).
- Pay online using Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, or Samsung Pay, or in cash/card at a retail counter.
- You will get a confirmation by email or SMS, and that’s your entry sorted.
If you are buying in person, you will need valid photo ID, such as a passport.
Anyone anywhere in the world can buy a Big Ticket online, not just UAE residents. That’s part of why winners keep turning up from India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and beyond.
Recent winners show just how big this gets
The July 2026 draw made headlines when Kanika Arora, a homemaker from Delhi, took home the AED 25 million grand prize. Talking about the moment she found out, she said: “She was too stunned to process what had happened at first.”
She was not the only one celebrating that day. Twinkle Alphin won a brand-new BMW X6 in the same draw. And a month earlier, in June, another India-based winner picked up AED 20 million along with a Range Rover Velar giveaway going to a winner from Bangladesh.
These are not isolated stories, either. Big Ticket has consistently produced winners from South Asia and the wider expat community, and several past winners have said they had been buying tickets together in groups, sometimes for years, before their number finally came up.
Big Ticket vs. other UAE Raffles
It’s worth knowing how Big Ticket stacks up against its closest rival, Dubai Duty Free’s Millennium Millionaire
| # | Big Ticket (Abu Dhabi) | Millennium Millionaire (Dubai) |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket price | AED 500 | Around USD 1,000 (5,000 tickets per draw) |
| Draw frequency | Monthly | Every 2-3 weeks |
| Typical grand prize | AED 20-30 million | USD 1 million |
| Extra draws | Dream Car, weekly e-draws, Big Spin | Finest Car, Finest Bike |
Both are fully licensed under the UAE’s gaming authority, so the choice really comes down to whether you would rather chase a bigger jackpot with better odds against fewer competing tickets, or a smaller fixed prize with a shorter wait between draws.
The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has repeatedly warned residents to steer clear of unlicensed lottery operators, noting that doing so could lead to financial loss, fraud, data theft, and other risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Big Ticket cost?
Each ticket is priced at AED 500, and you can buy up to 20 in one transaction.
When is the next Big Ticket draw?
The next live draw is scheduled for August 3, 2026, featuring the AED 20 million grand prize along with the Dream Car and weekly e-draw winners.
Can I buy a Big Ticket if I don't live in the UAE?
Yes. The official website lets international buyers purchase tickets online, and past winners have come from India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and other countries.
Is Big Ticket a legitimate raffle?
Yes, it's fully licensed and regulated in the UAE, and it's one of only a handful of operators approved by the GCGRA.
What happens if I win but I'm not in the UAE?
Winners based outside the UAE can usually have their prize transferred by bank transfer, though this involves identity verification and supporting documents like a certified passport copy.
What's the difference between the Cash Prize and Dream Car draws?
They're separate draws with separate tickets. The Cash Prize draw is for the cash jackpot and consolation prizes, while the Dream Car draw gives you a shot at winning that month's featured vehicle.
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