From Paris Fashion Week to reported engagement: Sheikha Mahra and French Montana's romance timeline explored

Rapper French Montana
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The Moroccan-American rapper, French Montana, and the Dubai princess, Sheikha Mahra, are engaged. As per TMZ, the couple got engaged during the Paris Fashion Week in June.

As per reports, the couple has been spotted together several times since 2024 at restaurants and mosques. Mahra is the daughter of the UAE Prime Minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and in July, she publicly divorced Sheikh Mana, with whom she has a daughter.

The romance between French and Mahra began last year after Mahra's divorce from Mana. The two were then publicly spotted, and recently, in late August 2025 also they were also seen together in Marrakesh, Morocco.


Exploring the romance timeline of French Montana and Sheikha Mahra

Mahra publicly divorced her then-husband, Sheikh Mana, in July 2024 via Instagram. She shared a post on her verified account that 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 divorce came just after a year of tying the knot with Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum. By late 2024, reports surfaced that French and Mahra were together. They were seen dining at Nammos in Dubai, enjoying a desert outing together. Mahra had shared the pictures from the outing on her Instagram. Montana was seen wearing the Emirati traditional clothing, including a kandura and gutra.

Their connection became public when the two were spotted together at the Paris Fashion Week. They were seen walking arm-in-arm on the streets, which had sparked the relationship rumors. Mahra, at the time, had also posted a picture on social media which featured two hands clasping a lock, accompanied by a heart emoji. Netizens guessed that the picture was taken at the Pont des Arts, famously known as the "Love Lock Bridge.'' This post was seen as a confirmation of their relationship.

By August 2025, it was reported that Montana and Mahra got engaged in June 2025, during Paris Fashion Week, and that their families were supportive of their relationship, as reported by The Daily Beast.

The other details, such as the wedding date, location, remain under wraps. Although the news of the engagement is confirmed, neither French nor Mahra has released a direct personal statement. Mahra, aside from being from the Dubai royal family, is well-known for her public work, as she actively supports charity, women's empowerment, and humanitarian causes in the UAE. She also frequently appears at cultural and charitable events across the Emirates.

On the other hand, French is a Grammy-nominated rapper and is best known for his singles, including Unforgettable and Pop That.

Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal