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Watch: Sheikh Hamdan creates fantasy world for twins' birthday
The children's faces are unseen — a reminder of the Crown Prince's commitment to preserving their privacy, even while celebrating their lives with the world
- PUBLISHED: Tue 20 May 2025, 6:10 PM
To mark a special occasion, Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan took to Instagram to share a heartwarming greeting for the birthday of his twins Rashid and Shaikha.
In a moving video sequence shared on his Instagram story, Sheikh Hamdan is seen playing chess with Rashid. The two sit in deep concentration, a father-son moment of stillness and connection.
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The video then shifts to the Dubai Crown Prince holding Shaikha's hand as he guides her through a garden transformed into a fairytale-like arch, with golden sunlight spilling through the flowers and the iconic Burj Khalifa.
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Another clip shows a breathtaking scene: Sheikh Hamdan and Rashid dressed in a matching blue hoodie, as they stare out at the ocean while sitting on the edge of a rocky cliff. Together, they watch in awe as a huge whale jumps out of the waters, its gigantic form dwarfing everything around it — a magical moment witnessed by father and son.
The tone softens in the next scene. Wearing a pink hoodie, Sheikh Hamdan walks down the aisle lined with plush toys, gently pushing a trolley. Inside it sits two soft heart-shaped pillows — one blue, one pink — symbolising his twins.
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The final clip is a vision of wonder: a rose garden overflowing with pink blossoms, crowned by a heart-shaped arch. The twins, tiny backpacks strapped on, walk hand in hand toward the glowing Burj Khalifa, where sunlight glimmers in welcome.
As the scene fades, Sheikh Hamdan’s message appears on the screen, simple and full of love: “Happy birthday Rashid and Shaikha.”
All throughout this heartwarming birthday wish, the children's faces remain unseen — a gentle reminder of the Crown Prince's quiet commitment to preserving their privacy, even while celebrating their lives with the world.
In another Instagram story, Sheikh Hamdan shared a brief but meaningful clip: two chocolate bars from the Dubai-based chocolate brand FIX, each carefully wrapped and labeled with the names “Rashid” and “Shaikha.”
Watch the video below:
A sweet and personal touch, the gesture also nods to his exclusive collaboration with the brand, first announced in September of last year.
