From Swarovski-crystal wedding gown to 7-tier cake: Details of Sheikha Mahra's extravagant first marriage ceremony explored as she gets engaged

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Sheikha Mahra and French Montana have not confirmed their engagement. (Image via X/ @DesertCrowns)

Emirati princess Sheikha Mahra recently made headlines after news of her alleged engagement to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana started making rounds.

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Before her engagement to French Montana, the princess got married to UAE businessman Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum in May 2023. The couple also welcomed a daughter in May 2024, following which Sheikha Mahra announced her divorce via Instagram.

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The Emirati princess used the triple talaq method to announce her divorce and also accused her ex-husband of being unfaithful. However, Mahra's wedding was one for the books, since it featured multiple details covered by media tabloids, right from the cake to the wedding gown she wore.

Mahra got married to her first husband at the Al Zabeel Hall of the Dubai World Trade Centre on May 27, 2023.


Ezra Couture gown embellished with Swarovski crystals and other details of Sheikha Mahra's first marriage explored

For her wedding, the Emirati princess wore a white gown by Dubai-based designer Ezra Couture, matching her former husband's attire.

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Mahra's white wedding gown featured geometric embroidery with thousands of Swarovski crystals and was accompanied by a three-meter-long cape with a flowing veil. According to Arabia Wedding's report, Ezra Couture's designer, Ezra Santos, told the publication,

"She (Mahra) wanted a Grecian-themed dress, something very simple yet regal, but also something that was a nod to her culture. The catch was she wanted it in nine days. But Sheikha Mahra was so humble and so down-to-earth and accommodating that she made the whole process easier."
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The fashion designer mentioned that her team had to stop everything and focus exclusively on the wedding dress. Out of the nine days that they had, the Ezra Couture team spent two days sketching the dress and seven days creating the outfit.

Mahra's Instagram post (Image via Instagram/ @_xtianna_)
Mahra's Instagram post (Image via Instagram/ @_xtianna_)

The Emirati princess opted for an open hairstyle, which was covered with an embroidered veil. Moreover, her makeup featured a signature, bold, shaded smoky eye with a nude lip. Mahra elevated the look by carrying a bouquet of Baby's Breath flowers to the nuptial ceremony.

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As for the decor, the wedding venue was decorated using white flowers. The same decor was spread across the walls and the tables of the venue. Additionally, the wedding featured a seven-layer cake, and the former couple cut it using a traditional sword.

While the Emirati princess's wedding was talked about by multiple media portals, Sheikha Mahra soon became the 'Dubai princess' who divorced her husband in a rather unconventional way. In July 2024, Mahra took to Instagram and addressed Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, writing:

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“Dear Husband, As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you. I divorce, and I divorce you. Take care. Your ex-wife.”

According to TMZ's report dated August 27, 2025, while there hasn't been an official confirmation from Sheikha Mahra or French Montana concerning their engagement, the couple has been spotted together multiple times since 2024.

The publication mentioned that a representative reported French Montana and Mahra getting engaged during Paris Fashion Week in June 2025.

Edited by Niharika Dabral
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