Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, also known as Fazza, is not the wealthiest member of the royal family, but his colourful life has always drawn a lot of attention.
With a net worth of $400 million, the man born in 1982 is able to maximise his talents in a variety of roles ranging from politician to poet to equestrian expert.
Good start
Fazza was born into the world’s richest and most noble family.Photo:IG
Fazza is the second son of Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), King Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Fazza, like his brother Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, received his early education at Dubai’s prestigious Rashid Boys’ School.In 1986, the first ruler of the emirate established this school.
Following that, Fazza travelled to England to attend the British Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the top school for British military officers and a favourite of many Middle Eastern royals.He graduated from the London Academy of Economics and Politics.
Fazza took over as Crown Prince of Dubai in 2008 after his brother was deposed.Sheikh Rashid died suddenly from a heart attack in 2015, according to SCMP.
Famous on Instagram
Fazza’s popularity on social media stems solely from his position as Crown Prince of Dubai.He is, however, more than that.The crown prince’s Instagram account has over 15.8 million followers, which is more than the UAE’s entire population (approximately 10 million according to 2022 statistics).
Fazza has wowed the world’s netizens with her dreamy adventures and lavish lifestyle via her personal page.He also uses Instagram to express his personal interests, which include animals, poetry, sports, and photography.Fazza posts receive hundreds of thousands of Likes and views.
The Crown Prince of Dubai posted a photo with Ronaldo on Instagram. Photo:IG
Being a poet
Sheikh Hamdan, like his father, is gifted and enthusiastic about poetry.The Crown Prince of Dubai writes poetry in the ancient Arabic Nabati style.He adopted the alias “Fazza,” which means “assistant” in Arabic.
In 2019, the UAE royal published For the Love of Horses, an anthology of 18 bilingual poems, to share his passion for horseback riding.
Sheikh Hamdan shares his poetic identity and personality in order to reveal his humble self, to rekindle joy in people’s hearts, and to alleviate their suffering in his own simple way.”I express their hopes and desires,” he explains.
Living in a $2 billion mansion
Fazza and her family live in a $2 billion 14-hectare mansion.Photo:IG
Zabeel Palace, built in 1963, is the official residence of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and his family.
The 14-hectare house is considered an impressive feat of design and architecture, with an estimated value of around $2 billion USD.It displays all of the world’s luxuries.
The well-known prince adores animals.As a result, where he lives has a private zoo full of exotic pets like tigers, lions, gorillas, and monkeys.The garden was featured in a Dubai YouTuber’s vlog.
Zabeel Palace also has a collection of luxury automobiles.According to Car Blog India, the crown prince owns a number of high-end supercars, including a Ferrari 458, a Lamborghini Aventador, a Rolls-Royce Dawn, and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
Joint wedding
Sheikh Hamdan married Sheikha Shaikha bint Saeed bin Thani Al Maktoum in 2019.Notably, there were three brides and grooms at the event. Sheikh Maktoum and Sheikh Ahmed, Fazza’s two younger brothers, were also married on the same day.
The wedding took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre.It was hailed as a work of art in the style of a dream.It is unique not only because of its size and luxury, but also because it represents Dubai’s culture and traditions.The music performance and high-class entertainment also contributed to the positive reception.
Sheikh Hamdan has been married for many years but has never made his wife public.He repeatedly posted photos of the “long phoenix” twins, who were born in May 2021, but all of them were intentionally hidden.
Sheikh Hamdan and his wife’s twins.Photographer: IG
Possess a collection of superyachts.
The Maktoum family owns a large number of yachts.The crown prince’s personal collection, however, is truly impressive, reflecting his love of the sea.
Sheikh Hamdan is said to own a fleet of superyachts, including the $400 million Dubai yacht, the $200 million Quattroelle, the $80 million Moonlight II, and the $30 million Majesty.More importantly, they do not represent the entire collection.
Great affection for animals
Aside from his personal zoo in his $2 billion mansion, the professional equestrian athlete (World Equestrian Games champion) also owns more than 200 horses and 16 camels, which he purchased from the Camel beauty pageant in 2008.
Fazza also owns a flock of falcons, according to The National.It is believed that the animals raised by the crown prince included more than just rare mammals and birds.Professional and dedicated staff look after all of the crown prince’s pets, ensuring that they are well fed, healthy, and happy.
such as a strong feeling
Fazza cannot have it all, but he is not afraid to try new things, such as fishing, cycling, skiing, cable skiing, horseback riding, deep sea diving, and skydiving.
Fazza gained attention in 2013 after climbing the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.He took the photo while standing on the top of the tower, waving the UAE flag.
The Crown Prince of Dubai loves thrilling sports like skydiving. Photo:IG