Sheikha Mahra, Princess of Dubai, is rumoured to be dating Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. The couple were seen together at Paris Fashion Week, strolling hand-in-hand.
Vibe reported that they attended exclusive fashion shows and private soirees. Plus, Ms. Mahra shared some photos of the Paris trip on her Instagram suggesting a budding romance.
While people know who French Montana is with chart toppers like 'Unforgettable', netizens are curious about his rumoured girlfriend. She can't be found from a simple search on Instagram since she adopts a different name as well.
It begs the question, who exactly is Sheikha Mahra?
About Sheikha Mahra, Entrepreneurship, and Name Change
Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born on 26 February 1994. She is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. Her mother is Zoe Grigorakos, the Prime Minister's third wife of Greek heritage.
A report from NDTV says that she has earned a degree in International Relations from a university in London in 2023. She also completed an undisclosed program at the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Administration.
In September 2024, the Princess of Dubai launched Mahra M1. This is a perfume brand with a notable flagship scent dubbed Divorce. The namesake made headlines due to its bold nature and relative weight to her recent split from her husband.
At the time of writing, Sheikha Mahra is 31 years old and has changed her name to Xtianna in April 2025. Her net worth hasn't been disclosed, but is likely considerable. This comes from her roots as a royal, her entrepreneurship, and collective family wealth.
Divorce and New Beginnings
Sheikha Mahra married Sheikh Mana Al Maktoum, a member of the Dubai royal family in April/May 2023. The couple had a daughter in May 2024, but ended up having a divorce in July 2024.
She announced this via Instagram and invoked an Islamic 'triple talaq', accusing him of infidelity. 'Dear Husband, as you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. Take care, your ex-wife,' she wrote.
As mentioned, she would go on to launch her perfume line, handling the split unapologetically. The Emirati Princess stood as an advocate for women's empowerment and local designers in the UAE.
Timeline Between Sheikha Mahra and French Montana
The couple were first spotted in October 2024, spending time together at the high-end Four Seasons Resort Nammos Dubai. They were also seen on a desert adventure where the rapper donned traditional Emirati attire, taking part in local customs.
Fuelling the buzz for this month, the princess shared Instagram story highlights of her time in Paris. The last photo on the slideshow shows two hands locking a padlock, likely the Pont des Arts, the Love Lock Bridge. This included a heart emoji, which adds to the hint of a romance.
Modern-day social media users refer to this as a soft launch. It essentially means giving followers breadcrumbs of being romantically linked to someone, but won't reveal them yet because it isn't exclusive yet.
Nothing has been confirmed from either side concerning the relationship. The couple have also been fairly under the radar considering that there's a 9 month gap between the first sighting to now.
