Shaikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has announced her divorce from her husband, Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, via Instagram. The declaration comes shortly after the birth of their first child, made public just over two months ago.
In a cryptic and direct post, Sheikha Mahra declared, “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.” This announcement came as a shock to many, considering the couple’s recent celebrations and public displays of affection.
The marriage of Sheikha Mahra and Sheikh Mana took place in May last year, followed by the birth of their daughter twelve months later. Sheikha Mahra had expressed immense joy over becoming a mother, describing it as her “most memorable experience.” She had thanked her medical team and hospital staff for their attentive care during the childbirth. Photos shared by Sheikha Mahra showed Sheikh Mana tenderly holding their newborn daughter, standing by her side during the birth, and later cradling their daughter. The couple also celebrated a gender reveal party in February.
However, weeks ago, the Dubai princess shared a cryptic post on Instagram, cuddling with her baby and writing, “Just the two of us.” This post, now deleted, may have hinted at the trouble brewing beneath the surface of the marriage.
Shaikha Mahra is known for her advocacy in women’s empowerment and support for local UAE designers. She holds a degree in International Relations from a UK university and has studied at the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Administration College. She is one of the 26 children of the Dubai ruler and has Emirati and Greek roots as her mother, Zoe Grigorakos, is from Greece.
The news of the divorce sparked a frenzy on social media platform Instagram. Many noticed that the couple unfollowed each other on the platform and deleted all photos of each other from their profiles. Some speculated that the pair had blocked each other, while others wondered if Sheikha Mahra’s account had been hacked. The announcement has led to a wave of reactions, with some users expressing support for Sheikha Mahra’s decision, while others expressed disappointment and offered their prayers.
This unexpected turn of events highlights the complexities of even seemingly picture-perfect relationships and raises questions about the future of the couple and their young daughter.
