Sheikha Mahra, the Dubai princess, is back in the headlines, this time for happy news. After her divorce, she announced her engagement to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. The couple celebrated the news at Paris Fashion Week with close friends and family.
Before this new chapter, Sheikha Mahra was married to Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum. He is part of Dubai’s extended royal family and a businessman involved in real estate and tech ventures. They married in 2023 in a grand royal ceremony and welcomed their daughter, Mahra bint Mana Al Maktoum, in 2024.
The marriage ended just a few months after their daughter was born. In July 2024, Sheikha Mahra took to Instagram to announce the divorce, citing her husband’s infidelity. Her post read, “Dear Husband, As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, and I divorce you. Take care. Your ex-wife.” The couple unfollowed each other on social media and removed all shared photos. Two months later, she launched a perfume brand, Mara M1, with its debut fragrance named Divorce, seen by many as a bold, empowering statement.
The engagement with French Montana was confirmed by his team in Paris. Since then, the couple has been spotted at mosques, upscale restaurants in Dubai and Morocco, and even at Paris’ Pont des Arts. Their relationship comes shortly after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, keeping the spotlight on them.
Sheikha Mahra is the daughter of the UAE Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. She is known for her charitable work, her love of horses, and her strong presence in equestrian circles. She completed her schooling in Dubai and later graduated in International Relations in London.
