A Royal Engagement
French Montana is officially off the market. The Unforgettable rapper, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, is engaged to Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, according to his rep.
The 40-year-old hip-hop star reportedly proposed during Paris Fashion Week in June 2025, shortly after making his runway debut for the 3.Paradis Spring/Summer 2026 collection.
How They Met
Montana and Mahra were first linked in October 2024, when the princess gave him a tour of Dubai and shared photos of their outing. The pair went public this summer, walking hand-in-hand at multiple Paris Fashion Week events.
Embed from Getty ImagesMahra’s Past Marriage
Before finding love with Montana, Sheikha Mahra was married to Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum. The royal split was headline-making: in July 2024, Mahra announced their divorce on Instagram with a blunt message to her husband.
“Dear Husband, as you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, I Divorce You. Take care. Your ex-wife,” she wrote.
The former couple shares a 15-month-old daughter, though her name has not been revealed publicly.
Who Is Sheikha Mahra?
Mahra is the daughter of UAE Prime Minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Known for her philanthropic work, she is also a passionate equestrian.
She studied at a private school in Dubai before moving to London, where she earned a degree in International Relations. Her mother, Zoe Grigorakos, is Greek and divorced from Sheikh Mohammed.
French Montana and Mahra Today
Since going public, the rapper and the princess have been spotted together in Dubai, Morocco, Paris, and even attending mosque visits and family gatherings.
The engagement has sparked global attention—not only because of Montana’s celebrity status, but because Mahra is one of Dubai’s most visible young royals.
Celebrity Reactions
Even former NBA star Paul Pierce weighed in on Montana’s engagement during a podcast, praising him for “settling down with a non-American woman” and saying other men should “follow his steps.”
What’s Next?
Neither Montana nor Mahra has revealed wedding plans yet, but given their international lifestyle, the celebration could be one of the most glamorous cross-cultural unions in recent celebrity history.
