Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

About

Best known by his pen name of Fazza, this poet and member of United Arab Emirates royalty was given the title of Sheikh upon his birth. In 2008, he became Crown Prince of Dubai. 

Before Fame

After studying at the Dubai School of Government and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (in England), he entered the London School of Economics.

Trivia

His published poems are known for their themes of patriotism, romance, and family.

Family Life

He grew up in the Sunni Islam faith as the son of Mohammed Bin-rashid Al-maktoum and Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum. He is the second of thirteen children. In 2019, he married Sheikha bint Saeed bin Thani. In 2021, he welcomed twins named Rashid and Shaikha. One of his brothers is Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Associated With

He and Haya Bint Hussein of Jordan were both members of Middle Eastern royalty.