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South African Expat Wins BMW 750LI At The Omega Dubai Desert Classic |
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World no.5, Bryson DeChambeau, the winner of the 30th anniversary edition of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, was on hand to conduct the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise draw for a BMW 750Li xDrive (Mineral White) following his first-career European Tour title with a seven-shot win at the Emirates Golf Club yesterday. The American player, who drew the winning Finest Surprise ticket no. 1110 in Series 1707 and announced the winner as Mr. John Deeb, was accompanied by Dubai Duty Free’s Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin, Chief Operating Officer, Ramesh Cidambi, Salah Tahlak, Executive Vice President - Corporate Services and Sinead El Sibai, Senior Vice President - Marketing. Mr. Deeb, a 55- year old South African national living in Dubai for 8 years, is the Chief Financial Officer for ALEC – a construction company in Dubai, and purchased his winning ticket online. A regular participant in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise promotion over the past 5 years, he was delighted to finally win. When asked how he feels about winning the car, he quipped, “Definitely happy. Thank you so much Dubai Duty Free!” Tickets for the Finest Surprise promotion were on sale at Dubai Duty Free counters at the Emirates Golf Club throughout the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, which was held from 24th to 27th January. |
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