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Times Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, gave a rare glimpse into his life as a father

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Jan 8, 2026, 11:46 IST
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Times Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, gave a rare glimpse into his life as a father

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and UAE Minister of Defence, is known globally for his leadership. However, beyond his responsibilities as a global leader, he is also a father to four beautiful children. He often shares well-cherished moments with his family, especially his kids, on social media. Here’s a look:

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum's kids

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, fondly known as Fazza, keeps his family life quite private, but the names of his children have still captured a lot of attention. He welcomed twins in 2021, Rashid and Shaikha. The name Rashid means “rightly guided” or “wise,” a name deeply rooted in strength and leadership. Shaikha means “noblewoman” or “woman of dignity,” reflecting grace and respect. He recently welcomed a daugher Sheikha Hind bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. The couple are also parents to Mohammed, who they welcomed in February 2023.

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When he welcomed baby girl Hind

Despite his high-profile responsibilities, Sheikh Hamdan has taken the time to publicly celebrate family milestones. In August 2025, he shared a wholesome picture announcing the birth of his newborn baby girl. He shared an adored picture and revealed the name of his youngest-born — Hind. The images, shared on his verified Instagram account, quickly went viral on social media, grabbing the attention of users.


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Quality time with the kids

The Prince often enjoys relaxing getaways with his kids. He has shared a series of pictures on his Instagram handle from his Mauritius trip with his eldest son Rashid and daughter Sheikha. They looked happy as they enjoyed fun family time together. The Prince, who is quite active on social media, never fails to surprise his fans with such adorable moments.


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When he shares moments with son Rashid

The Prince once shared cute moments of his son Rashid enjoying his time at home with him. The moment left fans in awe of the father-son duo. They showered love on them in the comment section. While sharing the images, the Prince wrote, “Have a wonderful day.”

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Rare moments

The Prince has also been spotted on rare occasions spending quality time with his children in more informal settings. He has shared pictures with his kids on social media where he can be seen enjoying wholesome moments with them. While one moment showed them enjoying grocery shopping, another captured them at a vacation spot.

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The twins

He often travelled to beautiful destinations with his twins Rashid and Shaikha. He has shared many beautiful moments of them on social media. While he chooses to keep their faces hidden, he never fails to share a peek into his lavish lifestyle with his kids.

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Fitness moments with son Rashid

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan’s eldest son is Rashid, with whom he often shares pictures on social media. From fishing together on weekends to working out together, he never fails to spend quality time with his kids. One such moment was when he was training with his son. He shared a series of fun moments with him on his official Instagram handle.

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Shopping time

The Crown Prince of Dubai can be seen doing grocery shopping with his family. It reflects his grounded personality and the willingness to live a life of his own bonding with his family whenever possible.

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