Is Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra Really Engaged To Rapper French Montana After Divorce?
Yes, Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra has officially confirmed her engagement to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana, months after her high-profile divorce from Sheikh Mana Al Maktoum.
The announcement was made during Paris Fashion Week, where the royal and the musician appeared together, marking a new chapter in both their lives.
The news of Sheikha Mahra’s engagement has drawn global attention because it comes less than a year after the end of her marriage to Sheikh Mana.
💍 It’s official! Sheikha Mahra and rapper French Montana are engaged.
Mahra just shared a stunning photo of her diamond ring, confirming the happy news. ✨👑❤️ Congratulations to the couple! pic.twitter.com/4zG8jTAW0K
— Royalty Of Arabia (@DesertCrowns) August 29, 2025
In July 2024, the princess publicly declared her divorce through an Instagram post, where she accused her husband of infidelity. In her direct message, she wrote: “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.”
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Her bold public statement was widely discussed and highlighted her decision to take control of her personal life. Following the separation, she launched her own perfume line, Mahra M1, with its first fragrance notably named “Divorce.”
Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, born in 1994, is the daughter of Dubai’s ruler and UAE Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Greek socialite Zoe Grigorakos. Educated in London with a degree in International Relations, she has been active in social work and community development projects in Dubai.
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Beyond her official duties, Sheikha Mahra is known for her elegant lifestyle and strong presence on social media, where she has built a significant following.
In April 2023, Sheikha Mahra married Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum. Their wedding, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, was a lavish event with a seven-tier wedding cake and an estimated cost of nearly $50 million. The couple welcomed a daughter, Mahra bint Mana Al Maktoum, in May 2024.
However, their relationship ended just a year later, with reports citing trust issues and infidelity. By mid-2024, Sheikha Mahra had formally ended the marriage.
French Montana, born in Morocco and raised in the United States, is an internationally known rapper best known for his hit songs such as Unforgettable. He was previously married to entrepreneur Nadeen Kharbouch, with whom he shares a teenage son.
His engagement to Sheikha Mahra marks a significant moment in his personal life and has drawn attention from both the entertainment industry and royal watchers worldwide.
