Mahra bint Mohammed Al Maktoum
| Mahra Al Maktoum | |
|---|---|
| Sheikha | |
| Born | 26 February 1994 Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Spouse |
Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum
(m. 2023; div. 2024) |
| Issue | Mahra bint Mana Al Maktoum |
| House | Al Falasi |
| Father | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| Mother | Zoe Grigorakos |
| Partner(s) | French Montana (2025–present; engaged) |
Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic: مهرة بنت محمد بن راشد ال مكتوم; born 26 February 1994)[1] is an Emirati princess and member of the Dubai ruling family as the daughter of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Early and personal life
Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born on 26 February 1994, as the only child from Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's marriage to Greek socialite Zoe Grigorakos.[2] Her birth name was Christina.[3] She has Greek ancestry from her mother,[2][4] and is part of the Al Falasi house.[5] She has 25 half-siblings through her father.[6] She graduated from university in 2023 with a degree in international relations.[5]
Sheikha Mahra legally married Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, an Emirati businessman, in April 2023, and had a wedding ceremony in May.[7] The couple have a daughter, born in May 2024.[8] Sheikha Mahra announced her divorce via Instagram in July 2024, by invoking the practice of triple talaq, where a man divorces his wife by saying "I divorce you" three times, a practice that is not customarily performed by women against their husbands.[9][10] She would later thank her father for his support during the divorce.[11] In August 2025, her engagement to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana became public.[12][13] Montana proposed following Paris Fashion Week 2025, where he modelled the Spring/Summer collection for 3.PARADIS.[6]
She is interested in equestrianism.[14][15]
Career
In September 2024, Sheikha Mahra announced the launch of a perfume brand, Mahra M1. The first launch of the brand was called Divorce, inspired by her own divorce.[11][16]
Charity work
Sheikha Mahra was the key royal family ambassador during her visit to the Community Development Authority of the Government of Dubai in 2021.[14] In October and November 2023, she visited the Rashid Centre for People of Determination and donated toys.[17][18]
References
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- ^ a b "Who Is Sheikha Mahra's Mother Zoe Grigorakos?". Harper's Bazaar. 12 October 2023. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Catabui, Quinn (21 April 2025). "HH Sheikha Mahra's New Instagram Handle Is A Subtle Nod To Her Other Name". Grazia Magazine. Archived from the original on 21 April 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ "HH Sheikha Mahra On Morals, Marriage, And Impending Motherhood". Harper's Bazaar. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Sheikh Mohammed's Daughter, Sheikha Mahra, Graduates University". Harper's Bazaar. 6 February 2023. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ a b Blair, Caroline (28 August 2025). "Who Is French Montana's Fiancée? All About Princess of Dubai Sheikha Mahra". People. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "UAE Royal Wedding: Who Is Dubai's Sheikha Mahra's New Husband?". Grazia Magazine. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Dubai royal Sheikha Mahra announces birth of baby girl named after her". Khaleej Times. 2 May 2024. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Dubai princess's Instagram account announces divorce with royal husband". CNN. 18 July 2024. Archived from the original on 11 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Instagram account of Dubai princess announces divorce". BBC. 18 July 2024. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Everything to Know About HH Sheikha Mahra's New Perfume Named 'Divorce'". Vogue Arabia. 12 September 2024. Archived from the original on 14 October 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Turner-Williams, Jaelani (27 August 2025). "French Montana Reportedly Engaged to Sheikha Mahra, a Princess of Dubai". Complex. Archived from the original on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Sen, Sumanti (28 August 2025). "Who is Sheikha Mahra? French Montana gets engaged to Dubai Princess shortly after her divorce". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ a b "UAE royal wedding: Who is Dubai's Sheikha Mahra?". Arabian Business. 27 March 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "A Gallant Equestrian: Sheikha Mahra Shows Her Affinity For Horse Riding". Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "Dubai's Sheikha Mahra launches $272 a bottle 'Divorce' perfume". Arabian Business. 16 September 2024. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "HH Sheikha Mahra Visits The Rashid Centre For People Of Determination". Harper's Bazaar. 27 October 2023. Archived from the original on 12 January 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "In Pictures: How Sheikha Mahra of Dubai is Celebrating The UAE's Union Day". Harper's Bazaar. 30 November 2023. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.