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The year of 2023 has marked a new union in the Dubai royal family between Her Highness Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum.
Both active on social media, Sheikh Mahra and Sheikh Mana have kept their loyal followers updated on their royal love story, from their lavish wedding ceremony to their global travels and now an impending new arrival.
Going through their love story, we see the journey of their bond time and time again. Documented in pictures, is young love that knows no bounds.
Who is Sheikha Mahra Al Maktoum?
Sheikha Mahra was born on February 26, 1994, making her 29 years old. She fulfilled her primary education in a private institute in Dubai. She is the daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, and is a well-known princess, philanthropist, businesswoman and online influencer. Being connected to numerous charitable organisations, she is noted for her humanitarian efforts.
Who is Sheikh Mana Al Maktoum?
Sheikh Mana, the now husband of Sheikha Mahra, is also a member of the Dubai royal family. Sheikh Mana is involved in many ventures such as GCI Real Estate Development Company, MM Group of Companies, Dubai Tech, and AlBarada Trading. Besides his successful and wide portfolio, Sheikh Mana seems to be an adventurous type as seen on his Instagram profile.
The timeline of their royal love story
Below, GRAZIA outlines the timeline (so far) of Sheikha Mahra and Sheikh Mana’s royal love story.
The Engagement Announcement
It was announced on March 22, 2023 by the Arabian Royal Agency that Sheikha Mahra and Sheikh Mana were engaged to be married. A buzz swirled through social media as in anticipation of seeing the fashion-forward Sheikha as a bride. Mere weeks later the engagement was confirmed by the couple themselves in an official post with a poem by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Bin Mana Al Maktoum, the father of Sheikh Mana, congratulating them.
A Royal Katb Al-Kitab
On May 28, 2023, Sheikha Mahras shared pictures of her father and her then-fiancé at their Katb Al-Kitab to her Instagram. Captioning it with a simple “❤️”, the contract solidifying the young couple’s marriage was signed.
A ROYAL Wedding
Following Sheikha Mahra and Sheikh Mana’s Katb Al-Kitab, the pair had a lavish wedding reception in Dubai in June 2023. On her wedding day, the bride was dressed in an ethereal white embroidered ballgown by Dubai-based designer Ezra Couture. She chose to gracefully leave her hair down and complimented the hairstyle with an embroidered tulle veil. For jewellery, she wore a diamond bracelet, diamond rings, and a diamond watch by Chopard. The bride kept it simple with an elegant French manicure.
Downtown DateS
In July the couple were spotted visiting the world-renowned Mediterranean restaurant Novikov Café in Downtown Dubai. Prior to another date night at a shooting range, where the Sheikh applauded his wife’s marksman skills on his Instagram.
A Mykonos Adventure
Escaping the Dubai heat during the summer, the royal couple jetted off to the Greek islands to enjoy their honeymoon together. Sharing a series of photos of their travels, Sheikha Mahra and Sheikh Mana jetted off to Mykonos. From jet skiing, to soaking up the sun, to dining at some of Mykonos’ best restaurants the couple enjoyed some well-deserved quality time together as Sheikh Mahra herself noted, “Just the two of us.” Sheikh Mana also took to his story to declare this trip “the happiest nights of my life.” Young and in love, this couple claims their devotion to one another with delight.
Festivities IN LondoN
In early October the royal couple visited London, ahead of Sheikh Mana’s 25 birthday. They share snippets of their quality time with their audience, as he grilled dinner for and they strolled through the park.
A new addition to the family
And just like that their family grows. On October 18, 2023 HH Sheikha Mahra posted a mammogram picture and short caption to announce the beloved couple’s pregnancy. “Just the three of us” it stated, as the joyous news spread through the nation.
Sheikha Mahra & Sheikh Mana’s gender reveal
To celebrate her 30th birthday back in February, Sheikha Mahra hosted a gender reveal.
With adoring pictures of her beloved husband Sheikh Mana, and her mum Zoe Grigorakos, the Emirati princess shared some extremely exciting news. Captioned “💖 26.02 💖” she revealed she was expecting a baby girl. An “It’s A Girl” heart-shaped balloon held by both parents revealed the gender.
The newborn baby girl is another granddaughter to Sheikh Mohammed. The new princess is a part of a renowned and purposeful lineage.
Mabrook! Sheikha Mahra gives birth
Sheikha Mahra and Sheikh Mana welcomed their daughter in May 2024.
The announcement of the birth of the royal couple’s daughter was made by Sheikh Mana himself via Instagram on May 2.
Sharing an Instagram story, he revealed his wife Sheikha Mahra had given birth. The baby girl is named after her mother with the same moniker Mahra.
