Who are Sheikha Mahra's parents? All about the Dubai princess's family amid engagement reports with French Montana

Sheikha Mahra is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE, and the Ruler of Dubai. As per TMZ, Mahra and the Moroccan-American rapper, French Montana, are reportedly engaged.

Mahra's parents are Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his former wife, Zoe Grigorakos, who is of Greek descent. Hence, Mahra has a multicultural heritage, combining Emirati and Greek influences.

As per reports, the connection between Sheikha and French Montana became public when Montana visited the UAE last year, and the two dined at the famous Greek restaurant Nammos. Mahra was previously married to Sheikh Mana Al Maktoum, whom she divorced via Instagram.

More about Sheikha Mahra's family

According to The Daily Beast, the Dubai princess and French got engaged in June during the Paris Fashion Week, where the rapper walked the runway for 3. PARADIS. It was during this trip that the two were seen walking together on the streets, clasping a lock at the Pont des Arts, famously known as the "Love Lock Bridge."

Mahra comes from a ruling family in Dubai. Her father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the current ruler of Dubai, is responsible for the growth of Dubai into a global, buzzing city.

Her mother, Zoe Grigorakos, is a Greek national, and her pictures with Mahra are often seen on Mahra's Instagram. Sheikha is also a part of the large royal family and has many half-siblings, including Sheikh Hamdan (Fazza), Dubai’s Crown Prince, who has also been the Minister of Defence of the UAE since 2024.

Sheikha was married to Sheikh Mana Al Maktoum, with whom she has a daughter, who was born in May 2024. Mahra publicly announced her divorce on Instagram last July 2024. In the post, 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.''

Sheikha is well known for sharing her lifestyle, charitable work, and cultural identity on social media, where he has over a million followers. Born in 1994, Mahra studied at Zayed University in Dubai and then pursued higher education at a university in London.

She is well known for her philanthropy and public work, which includes supporting humanitarian causes, charity work, and women's empowerment in the country.

She is also known for frequently appearing at charitable events across the Emirates. Her public image and style are other things she is popular for. She is often admired for combining traditional Emirati fashion with modern elegance, which includes her appearance at the Paris Fashion Week 2025 with French Montana.

As of now, Sheika has not released a personal statement regarding the engagement. The details of the wedding, including the dates and location, are also not released.

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