bodyType

customContents

entityId

printArticlePageQuery

filter

article

body

urlAlias

articleSectionsContent

articleSeoArticle

articleSourceHeaderArticle

contentSchemaRenderContent

contentSubHeadlineContent

contentHeadlineContent

mainImagePrintArticleArticle

authorBlockPrintArticleArticle

contentSponsorTagContent

articlePianoPaywallContent

scmpYoutubeContent

hooksTrackPageViewArticle

query printArticlePageQuery(
  $entityId: String!
  $customContents: [CustomContentInput]
  $bodyType: BodyFormatTypeEnum
) {
  article(filter: {entityId: $entityId}) {
    entityId
    body(customContents: $customContents, type: $bodyType) {
      json
    }
    urlAlias
    ...articleSectionsContent
    ...articleSeoArticle_3o8td4
    ...articleSourceHeaderArticle
    ...contentSchemaRenderContent
    ...contentSubHeadlineContent
    ...contentHeadlineContent
    ...mainImagePrintArticleArticle
    ...authorBlockPrintArticleArticle
    ...contentSponsorTagContent
    ...articlePianoPaywallContent
    ...scmpYoutubeContent
    ...hooksTrackPageViewArticle
    id
  }
}

fragment articlePianoPaywallContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  ...hooksPaywallPromiseContent
}

fragment articleSectionsContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  sections {
    value {
      ...helpersCheckIfNewsSectionInFirstIndexSection
      ...entityLink
      name
      id
    }
  }
}

fragment articleSeoArticle_3o8td4 on Article {
  ...hooksArticleSeoArticle
  ...helpersCheckIsPostiesArticle
  ...helpersGetArticleTypeArticle
  entityId
  publishedDate
  updatedDate
  summary {
    text
  }
  subHeadline {
    text
  }
  body(customContents: $customContents, type: $bodyType) {
    text
  }
  keywords
  sections {
    value {
      name
      id
    }
  }
  topics {
    name
    entityId
    id
  }
  urlAlias
  authors {
    name
    id
  }
  images {
    style(filter: {style: "768x768"}) {
      url
    }
  }
  readingTime
}

fragment articleSourceHeaderArticle on Article {
  urlAlias
  ...entityLink
}

fragment authorBlockPrintArticleArticle on Article {
  ...defaultArticleDateContent
  ...authorNamesArticle
}

fragment authorNameAuthor on Author {
  ...entityLink
  name
  entityUuid
}

fragment authorNamesArticle on Article {
  authorLocations
  authors {
    entityId
    location
    ...authorNameAuthor
    id
  }
}

fragment blockquoteQuoteContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  ...contentShareWidgetContent
}

fragment checkersCheckContentContainsStarlingImageContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  topics {
    entityId
    id
  }
}

fragment contentHeadlineContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  headline
  socialHeadline
  ...contentHeadlineTagContent
  ...helpersUseContentSponsorContent
}

fragment contentHeadlineTagContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  ...hooksContentHeadlineTagContent
}

fragment contentNewsletterWidgetContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  topics {
    relatedNewsletters {
      ...helpersMassageToNewsletterItemNewsletter
      id
    }
    id
  }
  sections {
    value {
      relatedNewsletters {
        ...helpersMassageToNewsletterItemNewsletter
        id
      }
      id
    }
  }
  ... on Article {
    relatedNewsletters {
      ...helpersMassageToNewsletterItemNewsletter
      id
    }
  }
}

fragment contentSchemaRenderContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  ...blockquoteQuoteContent
  ...imageContent
  ...inlineWidgetContent
  ...photoGalleryWidgetContent
  ...scmpYoutubeContent
}

fragment contentShareWidgetContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  entityId
  urlAlias
  shortUrl
  socialHeadline
  headline
}

fragment contentSponsorTagContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  ...helpersUseContentSponsorContent
}

fragment contentSubHeadlineContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  subHeadline {
    json
  }
  summary {
    json
  }
  ...contentSchemaRenderContent
}

fragment defaultArticleDateContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  ...hooksArticleDateUtilsContent
}

fragment entityLink on BaseWithApplicationAndUrlAlias {
  __isBaseWithApplicationAndUrlAlias: __typename
  __typename
  entityId
  entityUuid
  urlAlias
  urlRedirect {
    toUrl
    id
  }
  application {
    entityId
    id
  }
  ... on Section {
    fullSectionPath {
      entityId
      id
    }
    parentSection
  }
  ...helpersAppBarVariantBase
  ...helpersApplicationBase
  ...helpersCheckIsPlusArticle
  ...helpersStyleSectionContent
}

fragment helpersAppBarVariantBase on BaseWithApplicationAndUrlAlias {
  __isBaseWithApplicationAndUrlAlias: __typename
  ...helpersCheckIsLiveArticle
  ...helpersCheckIsPlusPage
  ...helpersCheckIsPostiesArticle
  ...helpersCheckIsPostiesPage
  ...helpersCheckIsPostMagazineArticle
  ...helpersCheckIsStyleArticle
  ...helpersSectionContent
  ...helpersStyleSectionContent
}

fragment helpersApplicationBase on BaseWithApplicationAndUrlAlias {
  __isBaseWithApplicationAndUrlAlias: __typename
  ...helpersCheckIsPostiesArticle
  ...helpersCheckIsPostiesPage
  ...helpersCheckIsPlusPage
}

fragment helpersCheckIfNewsSectionInFirstIndexSection on Section {
  name
}

fragment helpersCheckIsAmpEnabledArticle on Article {
  entityId
  types {
    value {
      entityId
      id
    }
  }
  sections {
    value {
      entityId
      id
    }
  }
  disableOffPlatformContent
  sponsorType
  published
  ...helpersCheckIsPlusArticle
  ...helpersCheckIsPostiesArticle
}

fragment helpersCheckIsLiveArticle on Article {
  flattenTypeIds
  liveArticle {
    status
    id
  }
}

fragment helpersCheckIsMainTopicContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  topics {
    entityId
    id
  }
}

fragment helpersCheckIsPlusArticle on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  ... on Article {
    paywallTypes {
      entityUuid
      id
    }
  }
}

fragment helpersCheckIsPlusPage on Page {
  urlAlias
}

fragment helpersCheckIsPostMagazineArticle on Article {
  sections {
    value {
      entityId
      id
    }
  }
}

fragment helpersCheckIsPostiesArticle on Article {
  sections {
    value {
      entityId
      id
    }
  }
}

fragment helpersCheckIsPostiesPage on Page {
  urlAlias
}

fragment helpersCheckIsStyleArticle on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  sections {
    value {
      entityId
      id
    }
  }
}

fragment helpersGetArticleTypeArticle on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  ... on Article {
    types {
      value {
        entityId
        id
      }
    }
  }
}

fragment helpersMassageToNewsletterItemNewsletter on Newsletter {
  entityId
  name
  alternativeName
  description {
    text
  }
  summary {
    text
  }
  homepageDescription {
    text
  }
}

fragment helpersSanitizeArticleTypeEntityIdsArticle on Article {
  types {
    value {
      entityId
      id
    }
  }
}

fragment helpersSanitizeAuthorTypesArticle on Article {
  authors {
    types
    id
  }
}

fragment helpersSanitizedAuthorEntityIdsArticle on Article {
  authors {
    entityId
    id
  }
}

fragment helpersSectionContent on Section {
  fullSectionPath {
    entityId
    id
  }
}

fragment helpersStyleSectionContent on Section {
  fullSectionPath {
    entityId
    id
  }
}

fragment helpersUseContentSponsorContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  topics {
    entityId
    sponsor {
      ...sponsorTagSponsor
      name
      type
      id
    }
    id
  }
  ... on Article {
    sponsorType
  }
  ...helpersCheckIsMainTopicContent
}

fragment hooksArticleDateUtilsContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  createdDate
  publishedDate
  updatedDate
}

fragment hooksArticleSeoArticle on Article {
  ...helpersCheckIsPostiesArticle
  ...helpersCheckIsPostMagazineArticle
  ...helpersCheckIsStyleArticle
  ...hooksContentHeadlineTagContent
  ...helpersCheckIsAmpEnabledArticle
  entityId
  headline
  socialHeadline
  types {
    value {
      entityId
      id
    }
  }
  authors {
    entityId
    id
  }
  images {
    generic_og: style(filter: {style: "og_image_scmp_generic"}) {
      url
    }
    styles(filter: {styles: ["og_image_posties_article", "og_postmag", "og_image_style", "og_image_scmp_analysis", "og_image_scmp_explainer", "og_image_scmp_editorial", "og_image_scmp_fact_check", "og_image_scmp_debate", "og_image_scmp_live", "og_image_scmp_obituary", "og_image_scmp_opinion", "og_image_scmp_review", "og_image_scmp_series", "og_image_scmp_generic"]}) {
      url
      style
    }
    type
  }
  urlAlias
}

fragment hooksContentHeadlineTagContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  __typename
  ... on Article {
    types {
      value {
        name
        entityId
        description {
          text
        }
        id
      }
    }
    ...helpersCheckIsStyleArticle
  }
  flag
  sections {
    value {
      name
      id
    }
  }
  ...hooksContentHelperContent
}

fragment hooksContentHelperContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  ...helpersSanitizeArticleTypeEntityIdsArticle
  ...helpersSanitizeAuthorTypesArticle
  ...helpersSanitizedAuthorEntityIdsArticle
  flag
}

fragment hooksPaywallPromiseContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  entityId
  ...helpersCheckIsPostiesArticle
}

fragment hooksTrackPageViewArticle on Article {
  entityId
  publishedDate
  headline
  sections {
    value {
      name
      id
    }
  }
  urlAlias
  authors {
    name
    id
  }
  entityUuid
}

fragment imageContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  headline
  ...checkersCheckContentContainsStarlingImageContent
}

fragment inlineWidgetContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  ...contentNewsletterWidgetContent
}

fragment mainImagePrintArticleArticle on Article {
  images {
    title
    url
    isSlideshow
    size_652x446: style(filter: {style: "652x446"}) {
      url
    }
  }
}

fragment photoGalleryDialogContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  __typename
  ...contentShareWidgetContent
}

fragment photoGalleryWidgetContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  ...photoGalleryDialogContent
}

fragment scmpYoutubeContent on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  entityId
  urlAlias
  publishedDate
}

fragment sponsorTagSponsor on Sponsor {
  name
  type
  images {
    url
  }
}


sections

types

disableOffPlatformContent

sponsorType

published

headline

socialHeadline

authors

images

publishedDate

updatedDate

summary

subHeadline

keywords

topics

readingTime

authorLocations

entityUuid

Luxurylaunches

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the current ruler of Dubai, and his family are among the wealthiest in the Middle East, if not the world. According to The Richest, he has an estimated net worth of US$18 billion.
The head of the family has been married six times and has 23 grandchildren, according to Metro and Emirates Woman. Nothing is ordinary about them, be it their home, hobbies or events they attend.
Here’s a peek inside Dubai’s House of Maktoum’s animal-loving, art-crazy, luxury life.
Meet Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai and his royal family

Sheikh Mohammed was born the third of four sons of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai.
Way before the glitzy hotels, ginormous man-made islands and sky-kissing skyscrapers, Dubai was but a humble and sleepy fishing village. By 1966, Dubai struck oil and development took place at record speed. In the following years, Dubai transformed into a modern city and commercial hub.

According to the sheikh’s website, he lived a happy childhood with his family showering him with love.
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His sons, crown prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum aka Fazza and Mansoor bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, grew up living the lavish life.
The princes began their journeys at Dubai’s prestigious Rashid School, per Zawya. According to other sources, they later moved to the UK to attend Sandhurst, a top training college for British military officers favoured by Middle Eastern royals as well as British royals like Prince William and Prince Harry.
His businesses that generate billions

The 74-year-old Emirati politician is often described as one of the world’s most prominent property developers. His government-owned enterprises include Emirates airline, DP World and the Jumeirah Group.

Sheikh Mohammed is also the visionary behind the Palm Islands, the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel and the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, as per multiple sources.
The Emirates Group, meanwhile, was founded in 1985. It comprises Dnata as well as the largest airline in the Middle East, Emirates airline, that flies to over 150 destinations. The award-winning airline is often touted as the most luxurious in the world with its aircraft offering private suites and on board shower spas to its first-class passengers.

The immensely successful enterprise employs over 105,000 employees across the world, according to its website. Emirates declared to have closed the 2023 financial year with an exceptional level of cash assets of US$10.2 billion – 79 per cent higher compared to March 2022.
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Where do the Dubai royals live?

Dubai’s king, queens, princes and princesses live in an enormous estate dubbed Zabeel Palace. The royal family are enthusiastic animal lovers: their home features a private zoo, home to exotic animals including tigers, lions, gorillas and monkeys, as seen in a Dubai-based YouTuber’s vlog.
According to The Richest, the colossal residence is located in the heart of Dubai and spans nearly 15 hectares.

The same source states that the residence boasts 150 rooms, including a grand ballroom and numerous guest suites. There’s also reportedly a horse racing track, a fleet of vintage cars and an indoor swimming pool.
They own several properties in the UK

The sheikh has splurged millions on properties everywhere. According to The Guardian, the sheikh forked out US$95 million for a Longcross estate in Surrey, US$16.5 million for another mansion in the region’s Woodhay, US$22 million for a home in Belgravia, and more.
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It’s believed the family own multiple other properties across the globe.
Superyachts galore

Can you truly call yourself a royal if you don’t have palaces on land, air and sea? The vice-president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates owns several yachts like the Dubawi and Smeralda, per Superyachtfan.
Most noteworthy are the US$400 million Dubai and US$180 million Quattroelle megayachts, as per Superyachtfan.

According to Club Yacht, the Dubai superyacht spans 531ft and features a helipad, sunbathing areas, pools, spas and more.
Palatial private jets

Billionaires might have private jets, but the affluent ruler of Dubai owns a whole fleet of them.
According to Superyachtfan, he owns jets like the Boeing 747 BBJ (A6-HRM) and the Boeing 747 BBJ (A6-MMM).

The same source states that his fleet of Boeing 747 jets is registered to the Dubai Amiri Flight. These flights are known for their luxurious interiors and five-star service – fit for a king, of course.
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While we’re on the topic of travel, Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed loved travelling together during happier days. They once spent an unbelievable US$3 million on strawberries and splurged a US$850,000 on a summer holiday in Italy, as previously reported. The couple even racked up a hefty hotel bill of US$311,000 in Greece.
Their divorce involved some less glamorous costs, though. The Dubai ruler had to pay his UK-based ex-wife a whopping US$728 million in a settlement – one of the most expensive in British history, as previously stated.
Love for art …

The Zabeel Palace walls already give a clear indication that the House of Maktoum seems to appreciate fine art.
Outside the palace, this penchant is obvious at the Etihad Museum, which comprises works from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s private collection. Visitors can peruse pieces by Dia Azzawi, Baya Mahieddine, Naziha Selim, Abdul Qader Al Rais and Fateh Moudarres, per Magzoid.
… and horses and horse racing

Sheikh Mohammed is a prominent racehorse owner and breeder known for his passion for horses – a trait shared by his son, the crown prince. Their breeding operations are counted among the most successful in the world, with their firm Godolphin Stables recording over 5,000 winners worldwide since its inception in 1992, per British media.
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Their love for animals shines through state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality care. Huge investments in technology and equipment ensure the health and well-being of its horses.

Other stud farms that Dubai’s royal family own are Darley Stud in Newmarket, England, Jonabell Farm in Kentucky, US, and Kildangan Stud in County Kildare, Ireland, as per The Guardian.
This article originally appeared on Luxurylaunches.
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Luxury on another level: the glamorous life of Dubai’s royal ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – the multibillionaire earns big from Emirates and Burj Al Arab, and splashes on superyachts

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is known to live a lavish lifestyle as the head of Dubai. Photos: Reuters, AP, Lurssen

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum speaks at an investment conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2009. Photo: AP

Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (second from the right), ruler of Dubai, and other members of the royal family attend Eid Al Fitr prayers, marking the end of Ramadan, in 1996. Photo: Reuters

Crown prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan and Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: @cristiano/Instagram

The Dubai skyline – including the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building – in the United Arab Emirates, in June 2022. Photo: AFP

The Burj Khalifa is an architectural marvel. Photo: Reuters

An Emirates airline’s Airbus A380 passenger plane is welcomed with a water arch sprayed by the airport fire brigade after it landed at the I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, on Bali, Indonesia, on June 1. Photo: EPA-EFE

The Dubai royals live a life of complete luxury. Photo: Getty Images

Gold is in abundance in Dubai. Photo: Getty Images

The Dubai royals are known to have properties across the globe, including in the UK. Photo: Google Maps

The sheikh has no shortage of cash to splurge on properties. Photo: Dalham Hall

Quattroelle, a superyacht. Photo: Lurssen

Quattroelle boasts a swimming pool. Photo: Lurssen

Billionaires are known to keep private jets to travel in style. Photo: Superyachtfan

Private jets are the ultimate form of luxury travel. Photo: Superyachtfan

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his then-wife Princess Haya walk through the parade ring after looking at their horses on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England, in June 2013. Photo: AP

Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his ex-wife Princess Haya bint Al Hussein are pictured at Ascot racecourse during Ladies Day at Royal Ascot, in southern England, in 2008. Photo: AFP

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum loves horses. Photo: Handout

The Dubai royal family are known to have a fondness for horses. Photo: Handout

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with a horse. Photo: Handout

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has an estimated net worth of US$18 billion, giving the current ruler of Dubai plenty of room to spend his money – from properties to fine art
The House of Maktoum family are said to live in the enormous Zabeel Palace while the sheikh’s son Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Mohammed Al Maktoum, aka Fazza, is also a big spender who loves animals


Oh, to be both a royal and a multibillionaire – here’s how Dubai’s royal ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum makes and spends his fortune
