Sheikha Mahra legally married Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, an Emirati businessman, in April 2023, and had a wedding ceremony in May.[9] The couple have a daughter, born in May 2024.[10] Sheikha Mahra announced her divorce viaInstagram in July 2024 after accusing him ofinfidelity, by invoking the practice oftriple talaq, where a man divorces his wife by saying "I divorce you" three times. It is not customarily performed by women against their husbands.[11][12] She would later thank her father for his support during the divorce.[13]
Her divorce post caught the attention of Moroccan-American rapperFrench Montana, who was impressed, and asked a mutual connection to reach out to her. She gave Montana a tour of Dubai in October 2024, sparking dating rumours.[14] In August 2025, a press release confirmed her engagement to Montana.[14][15][16] Montana proposed followingParis Fashion Week in June 2025, where he modelled the Spring/Summer collection for 3.PARADIS.[6] The engagement ring was designed byEric Mavani and valued at an estimated $1.1 million.[14]
Career
In September 2024, Sheikha Mahra announced the launch of a perfume brand, Mahra M1. The first launch of the brand was called Divorce, inspired by her own divorce.[13][17]
Charity work
Sheikha Mahra was the key royal family ambassador during her visit to the Community Development Authority of the Government of Dubai in 2021.[7] In October and November 2023, she visited the Rashid Centre for People of Determination and donated toys.[18][19]