Dubai, May 8 -- A simple ticket bought at Dubai Airport turned into a life-changing fortune for an Indian expat - making him the 500th person to win one million US dollar (Rs 8,54,35,000) in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw.

The winner, 52-year-old Venugopal Mullacheri from Kerala, secured the windfall with ticket number 1163, which he purchased at the Terminal 2 Arrivals shop on April 23.

Mullacheri, who works as an IT support specialist for a company in Ajman, has been participating in the draw for more than 15 years.

"I'm delighted to become the 500th winner of the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire. As a long-time participant in this popular promotion, I'm thrilled to finally win. Thank you so much, Dubai Duty Fr...