French Montana and Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra announce engagement

Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced their engagement on August 29, revealing a large emerald-cut diamond ring the couple said was presented during Paris Fashion Week in June. The engagement was first reported by TMZ and later confirmed by Montana’s representatives, who said families on both sides are working on wedding plans.

A joint Instagram post from the couple showed their hands with the sparkling ring and was captioned with a white heart and sparkle emoji. A press release from the rapper’s team said the ring was custom-designed by Eric The Jeweler of Mavani Co., featuring an 11.53-carat emerald-cut center stone. Estimates of the ring’s value ranged in reports from roughly $1.05 million to $1.1 million, with the jeweler describing the piece as “elegant and rare” and “a perfect symbol of the couple’s unique love story.”

Representatives said Montana, 40, proposed in June shortly after he made his runway debut in the 3.PARADIS Spring/Summer 2026 show, part of the Paris Fashion Week presentations. The two have been linked publicly since last year; Sheikha Mahra first shared images of Montana in...