| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Fazza |
| Profession | Crown Prince of Dubai (since 2008) |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Politics | |
| Position(s) Held | • Served as deputy ruler of Dubai (2006 to 2008) • Appointed as the Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council (September 2006) • Appointed Crown Prince of Dubai (1 February 2008) • Head of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for young entrepreneurs. • He sits on the Dubai sports council and the Dubai autism centre. • Appointed Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE on 14 July 2024. • Appointed as Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates on 14 July 2024, succeeding his father Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who held this designation since the formation of the UAE in 1971. |
| Award & Honours | • Knight Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (Kingdom of Spain, 23 May 2008) • International Prize for Significant Contribution to the Development of Professional, Scientific and Social Activities, Transformation of the World Around and Humanity (Dubai, OAE) (2020) • Order of the Mother of the Nation by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2022)  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 14 November 1982 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 42 Years |
| Birthplace | Dubai |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Hometown | Dubai |
| School | • Rashid School For Boys, Dubai • Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, Dubai |
| College/University | • Royal Military College, Sandhurst, United Kingdom • London School of Economics, United Kingdom |
| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Horsemanship, Poetry, Adventure sports, Photography |
| Controversy | Banned for ten months for taking part in Equestrian competitions Hamdan was banned for taking part in Equestrian competitions for ten months in 2009. He was reportedly found riding a doped horse in the competition at Bahrain. His horse Eo Fawati was tested positive for metabolites of the anabolic steroid stanozolol. ((The Guardian)) |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2019 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Sheikha Sheikha bint Saeed bin Thani Al Maktoum (a fellow member of Dubai's ruling Al Maktoum family) |
| Children | Son(s)- 2 • Rashid (born in May 2021) • Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born in February 2023) Daughter(s)- 2 • Sheikha (born in May 2021) • Hind (born March 2025)  |
| Parents | Father- Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Mother- Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum |
| Siblings | Brother(s)- 4 • Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed (deceased in 2015)  • Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (Deputy ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister of UAE, Finance Minister of UAE)  • Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (Deputy ruler of Dubai, Head of the UAE olympic committee)  • Saeed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Sister(s)- 8 • Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed • Hessa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum • Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum • Maryam bint Mohammed Al Maktoum • Shaikha bint Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum • Futaim bint Mohammed Al Maktoum • Salamah bint Mohammed Al Maktoum • Shamma bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Lamborghini Veneno, Rolls Royce Wraith, Mercedes G63 AMG |
| Jet Collection | Boeing 747 |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $400 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
- Hamdan was born and brought up in the royal family of the Emirate of Dubai.
Childhood photo of Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum with his father
- Hamdan is popularly known by the name Fazza. He often publishes his poetry under the name of Fazza which means “the one who helps” in Arabic.
- Hamdan was a child when he learned skills like hunting and horsemanship, especially falconry. He was four years old when he received private lessons in Arabic and Islamic studies.
- Hamdan is the founder of the Hamdan International Photography Award, which was launched in 2011.
- Hamdan is an equestrian and a multiple world champion at the World Equestrian Games. He has won a gold medal at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy (FRA), team gold in 2012, and a bronze medal in 2010.
- After becoming the Prince of Dubai, Hamdan appointed new key personnel and financial advisors, while Hamdan himself became head of HN Capital LLP.
- Hamdan is an animal lover and has a private zoo at his home packed with exotic animals, including tigers, lions, gorillas, and monkeys. According to reports, he owns more than 1,000 horses and 120 camels.
Photo of Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum with one of his horse
- In 2019, Sheikh Hamdan wrote an 18-poem bilingual book called For the Love of Horses.
- Hamdan was a member of the Dubai World Expo 2020 delegation when the emirate was awarded the right to host the event. A few days after the World Expo 2020 win, Hamdan waved the UAE flag from the top floor of the Burj Khalifa.
- Hamdan is active on social media and as of May 2025, he has 17 million followers on his Instagram account, 3 million followers on Facebook and 4.9 million followers on Twitter.
- Hamdan often posts pictures of his hobbies on his social media handles, which include poetry, sports, photography, and adventures.
- Hamdan likes to travel and explore places around the world.
Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum’s photo from his Mauritius trip
