Since welcoming twins Rashid and Shaikha in May 2021, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has truly become the ultimate doting dad.

Throughout this time, His Highness, affectionately known by his nickname Fazza, has shared tidbits of the growing twins on social media, sharing some adorable doting father moments with his 14 million followers on Instagram.

As the twins celebrated their first birthday in the year 2022, we look back on some of the special moments Fazza has shared with his growing little ones.

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Flying high

To relive his childhood memories, Fazza took his little ones to fly kites in the UK. He captioned the image, “Kite flying. Brings back memories.” The picture beautifully captures his son running toward the kite in his blue trainers, shorts and long-sleeved top.

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An adorable poem

As a loving father, Sheikh Hamdan penned his love to his children in a poem and their grandfather. With kind words and his fatherly emotions written down, his loyal fans couldn’t help but comment about the unending love he has for both Rashid and Shaikha.

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An outdoor family stroll

Fazza shared a snap on Instagram with his father and his two children spending time together in the UK. In the forefront of the photo twins Rashid and Shaikha are seen sitting in a pushchair, with doting dad Sheikh Hamdan and grandfather Sheikh Mohammed behind. Sheikh Hamdan captioned the post with three heart emojis: one red, one blue and one pink, representing the Dubai Ruler and his two grandchildren.

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Keeping up family traditions

The Dubai royal family have always been known for their strong equestrian bond and Sheikh Hamdan is ensuring he is passing down his love for horses to his kids. Earlier this year, in March 2022, the Crown Prince took his then 10-month-old twins to the f3 Team stables. He shared a series of pictures on this memorable occasion of them petting the horses, looking ever-so adorable. “The love for horses runs in our blood,” he said in the caption of the post.

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A special outing

In January 2022, Fazza took Rashid and Shaikha on a special outing in Dubai with a visit to see the giraffes.

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First trip abroad

Fazza is known for making regular visits to the UK. Marking their first trip as a family to the country, they paid a visit to Godolphin stables. The Crown Prince of Dubai was seen holding baby Rashid, dressed in blue, with their family horse Adayar.

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A celebration of heritage

To mark the 50th anniversary of the UAE, the Crown Prince of Dubai celebrated the heritage of his country with his two children. His Highness was dressed in traditional Emirati dress wearing a white kandura and gutra, as was his son baby Rashid. Meanwhile, baby Shaikha wore a dress emblazoned with the colours of the UAE flag on it to mark National Day. He captioned the photo with three UAE flags, perhaps representing himself and his two children.

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The best birthday present

Sheikh Hamdan turned 39 last November and it also marked his first birthday as a father. He shared a sweet photo of his son and daughter wearing matching outfits with a ‘Happy birthday daddy’ message for their father. “I am the best present ever,” the message on the matching baby clothes read. “Mom says you are welcome.” While the photo shared didn’t show the baby boy and baby girl’s faces, it did show the brother and sister locking arms as they wore the adorable matching outfits.

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Family time

Just a month after they were born, Sheikh Hamdan shared an adorable photo of his father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, holding his newborn grandchildren. Being the caring grandfather that he is, Sheikh Mohammed is seen holding baby Rashid on the left and baby Shaikha on the right.

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Welcome to the world

Sheikh Hamdan became a father for the first time last year welcoming baby Rashid and baby Shaikha in May 2021. The caring father shared the first image of his children a couple of days after their birth was announced, where he was seen cradling the twins in each arm.

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