Indian Expat Wins Life-Changing US$1 Million with Idealz
Dubai, UAE – December 20, 2023 – The UAE’s 52nd Union Day celebration is one that Shabana Unni, an Indian expatriate, will never forget because on this day, she received a phone call from Idealz that changed her life forever. On December 2nd at Dubai Festival City, during a live event, Shabana’s name was drawn from a barrel containing tens of thousands of others as she was named the winner of the One-Million-Dollar Union Day Grand Prize by Idealz, in partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).

Shabana, overwhelmed with joy and disbelief, expressed her gratitude to Idealz and DFRE for this incredible event. “My mother had previously won a AED1,000 cash prize with Idealz, which is what encouraged me to participate. When I received the news that I had won, I found myself repeatedly checking my messages in utter disbelief. As a single parent, I will now be able to secure my children’s future and provide them with quality education. I am also eager to contribute to my community and invest in a passion that I have long cherished in my heart. Having previously witnessed my mother win the cash prize with Idealz and having experienced the authentic prize collection process firsthand, I can attest to Idealz being a friendly, trustworthy platform. It’s an affordable venture that can transform lives—a truly life-altering opportunity.”
The One-Million-Dollar campaign offered shoppers from all around the world a chance to win a life-changing cash prize by shopping at ‘idealzbasics’ for just AED50. Every purchase came with a complimentary ticket to the Grand Prize draw, giving everyone a fair shot at claiming the largest official Union Day prize ever given away, successfully combining the excitement of shopping with the chance to win. The success of this Union Day campaign is a testament that DFRE and Idealz, through their long-term partnership, remain committed to enriching the lives of shoppers in the Emirate whilst continuing to engage in a number of festivities throughout the year.
For further information and to participate in Idealz ongoing campaigns, download the Idealz mobile app or visit www.idealz.com.
About Idealz
Founded in 2016, Idealz is a first-of-its-kind online shopping platform that has revolutionized the online shopping experience. The unique shop-and-win platform combines shopping and winning, giving customers an opportunity to win amazing prizes. Through Idealz, customers stand a chance to win from a wide range of luxury prizes across various campaigns, within which products are limited in quantity, as are the draw tickets. By shopping at idealzbasics, customers are awarded complimentary tickets to prize draws. The prizes up for grabs are of select categories including cars, watches, cash, electronics, and lifestyle. Once the limited quantity of products in a campaign has sold out, a live draw is conducted, and a winner is announced.