
Who Is Sheikha Mahra’s Mother Zoe Grigorakos?
From attending milestone events to spending quality time together, HH Sheikha Mahra’s mother plays a very important role in her daughter’s life
Who is Sheikha Mahra’s mother, Zoe Grigorakos? Bazaar Arabia shares everything we know here..
Fascinated with royals from around the world? Us too – and Her Highness Sheikha Mahra of Dubai is certainly no exception.
While Her Highness is known for her love of animals, enthusiasm for travelling the world and her various philanthropic endeavours a quick scroll through her Instagram feed shows she is extremely close with her mother, Zoe Grigorakos. Though GCC royals and their families keep a relatively low profile, save posting the occasional picture on Instagram, Sheikha Mahra has shared numerous images of herself with her mother – and the resemblance is uncanny. The pair appear to be inseparable, smiling happily together at her recent graduation ceremony in the UK and at Her Highness’ wedding to Sheikh Mana back in June 2023.
While there is little information out the Dubai royal’s doting mother, Bazaar Arabia compiles a list of six facts you should know about Sheikha Mahra’s mother Zoe Grigorakos, courtesy of Her Highness’ Instagram account.
Who is Sheikha Mahra’s Mother, Zoe Grigorakos?
Zoe Grigorakos is from Greece.
Though it’s unclear where precisely she is from in Greece her daughter, Sheikha Mahra, appears to be very proud of her Greek roots.
During her honeymoon she travelled to Athens, Santorini and Mykonos with her husband, Sheikh Mana, taking in the culture and cuisine.

She’s support of Sheikha Mahra’s academic accomplishments.
Mrs. Grigorakos attended her daughter’s graduation ceremony in London this past February.

Her Highness’ received her Master’s Degree in International Relations from a leading UK university.

She loves to explore Dubai with her daughter.
Mrs. Grigorakos has been spotted with her daughter at many popular destinations throughout Dubai, including Hatta, Madinat Jumeirah, and Dubai Miracle Garden.
She has excellent Mother Of The Bride style.
Mrs. Grigorakos attended Sheikha Mahra’s wedding to Sheikh Mana this past June at Dubai World Trade Centre- Za’abeel Hall. Dressed in a luxurious gown from Ezra Couture, the Mother of The Bride was on hand to assisted her daughter in preparing for the breathtakingly beautiful ceremony.
Zoe Grigorakos accompanied her daughter to Expo 2020.
In January of last year, Mrs. Grigorakos toured a number of different exhibitions with Her Highness, including the UAE and Greek pavilions at Expo 2020.
She adores spending time with her daughter.
Mrs. Grigorakos shares a strong bond with her daughter, Sheikha Mahra, who often takes to social media to post pictures with her mother in matching outfits, expressing her love for her mum in the captions.