Lady Luck Turns ₹3.7 Lakh Gold Biscuit Buy Into Gold Mercedes For Sri Lankan Expat In Dubai

Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 01:59 IST

A Sri Lankan expat in Dubai won a gold Mercedes after a Dh15,000 gold purchase earned him a winning raffle coupon.

A Sri Lankan expat working at a call centre in Dubai found his life taking an unexpected turn after a routine gold purchase landed him a luxury car worth more than 50 times his investment.

Sumith spent Dh15,000 (around ₹3.7 lakh) on a gold biscuit at the Dubai Gold District and walked away with a gold Mercedes after his raffle coupon was picked, according to a report by Khaleej Times.

He said the scale of the win still feels surreal. “I got returns over 50 times my investment. I am still digesting the news," he was quoted as saying by Khaleej Times.

A Purchase That Changed Everything

The UAE resident of two decades had bought the gold biscuit as an investment during his first visit to the Dubai Gold District. Under a “Spend and Win" campaign, shoppers received one raffle entry for every Dh500 spent.

With a purchase of Dh15,000, Sumith received 30 coupons — but it took just one to change his fortunes. His name was drawn as the headline winner of the district’s Shop & Win campaign, which ran from December to early February.

The Moment It Sank In

Sumith recalled seeing the car at the market and posing for a photo with it, never imagining it would one day be his. “I never thought I would ever win it. But when I saw the car, I just loved it. Somewhere, I had a small feeling I might win something," he said, according to Khaleej Times.

Days later, after finishing a night shift, he returned home and went to sleep — only to be woken by a call that would change everything. “I was sleeping when they called me… They told me to check my email. When I saw the message, I thanked God," he said.

Choosing To Keep The Dream

Despite suggestions from well-wishers to sell the vehicle, Sumith said he plans to keep it. “I will drive the car. I am not going to sell it for now. This is special for me," he said.

After 20 years of living and working in the UAE, he described the moment as a blessing and something he never imagined possible.

The Dubai Gold District, launched in January 2026, is a purpose-built hub in Deira aimed at strengthening the emirate’s position as a global centre for the gold and jewellery trade. Developed by Ithra Dubai, it expands on the legacy of the historic Gold Souk.

The district houses more than 1,000 retailers across gold, diamonds, watches and luxury goods, alongside hospitality and tourism infrastructure. It is positioned as a key part of Dubai’s broader economic agenda to grow trade and attract international buyers.

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