Dh100m UAE Lottery winner Anilkumar Bolla reveals where he lives, plans for wedding and AI firm
Abu Dhabi: A year after becoming the UAE’s first Dh100 million lottery winner, Anilkumar Bolla has revealed where he lives, where his money has gone, plans for his wedding and dream of establishing a multinational AI company, in an exclusive interview with Gulf News. The 30-year-old Indian expat, who made history by winning the UAE Lottery’s Dh100 million jackpot in the Lucky Day Draw on October…
Abu Dhabi resident Anilkumar Bolla, the UAE's first Dh100 million lottery winner, has opened up about his life post-win in an exclusive interview with Gulf News. The 30-year-old Indian expat, who won the Dh100 million jackpot in the Lucky Day Draw on October 18, 2025, shared details about his life, career, and future plans. After taking a career break, Bolla is now focused on building an AI-based multinational company and marrying within the next year.
He currently resides in Abu Dhabi and has bought two properties, although neither is on Saadiyat or Yas Islands. Bolla plans to invest in real estate and has already bought multiple properties in India and an off-plan beachfront property in India. He has also bought jewellery for his mother and farmland for his father. Bolla's biggest challenge has been managing the expectations of people around him.
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