A Royal Union: French Montana and Dubai’s Princess Are Engaged

The worlds of hip-hop and royalty have officially intertwined, as news has been confirmed that Moroccan-American rapper French Montana is engaged to Dubai’s Princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The spectacular announcement, which has sent shockwaves across both the entertainment and royal circles, was marked by a breathtaking, seven-figure engagement ring.

According to multiple reports, French Montana, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, proposed to the princess in June during Paris Fashion Week. The timing of the proposal was particularly poetic, coming shortly after the rapper made his runway debut for the 3.Paradis Spring/Summer 2026 show.

The centerpiece of this modern-day fairytale is the engagement ring itself. The rapper is said to have spared no expense, commissioning a custom-made ring from New York City’s esteemed Eric the Jeweler. The stunning piece features an 11.53-carat emerald-cut diamond and is reportedly valued at an astonishing $1.05 million. The extravagant diamond is a clear signal of the rapper’s commitment and the seriousness of the union.

The news of the engagement comes nearly a year after the princess, who is the daughter of Dubai’s ruler and the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, made headlines for her very public and unconventional divorce. Sheikha Mahra had announced her separation from her previous husband in a viral Instagram post in July 2024, which she followed up by launching a perfume line aptly named “Divorce.” This new chapter with French Montana has been seen by many as a powerful and empowering new beginning.

The couple was first linked in October 2024, when Sheikha Mahra was seen giving the “Unforgettable” artist a tour of Dubai. Since then, the pair have been spotted together at high-profile events across the globe, from intimate dinners in Dubai and Morocco to a high-fashion presence at Paris Fashion Week.

While the two come from vastly different backgrounds—one a chart-topping artist known for his philanthropic work and the other a prominent royal, businesswoman, and humanitarian—their families are said to be fully supportive of the match. The wedding date has yet to be announced, but as details are finalized, the world will be watching to see what kind of celebration awaits this new power couple.