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- The President then wished him a pleasant stay in the UAE and encouraged him to enjoy his time in the country.
- Visitors at Dubai Mall were pleasantly surprised on Monday evening as UAE President His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was seen walking through the iconic shopping destination alongside Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.
- The two leaders were also seen dining at one of the mall’s restaurants, engaging in friendly conversations and interacting with members of the public.
Visitors at Dubai Mall were pleasantly surprised on Monday evening as UAE President His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was seen walking through the iconic shopping destination alongside Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.
UAE President and Hamdan bin Mohammed
📍 Dubai Mall
🕘 9:00 PM | 2 March 2026
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— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 2, 2026
The public appearance was widely viewed as a reassuring gesture, reflecting confidence, stability and normal daily life across the UAE.
Shoppers and diners gathered around the two leaders, many greeting them warmly and expressing their happiness at the unexpected encounter. The atmosphere inside the mall remained lively, with families, tourists and residents continuing their evening as usual.
The two leaders were also seen dining at one of the mall’s restaurants, engaging in friendly conversations and interacting with members of the public.
In one widely shared moment, an expatriate from Ghana approached the leaders and exchanged handshakes with Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Mohamed. During the brief conversation, Sheikh Mohamed asked the man if he was happy. Smiling broadly, the visitor responded positively. The President then wished him a pleasant stay in the UAE and encouraged him to enjoy his time in the country.
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The visit highlighted the UAE leadership’s close connection with the community and their continued presence among residents and visitors alike.
Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Hamdan were accompanied by several sheikhs and senior officials during the visit.
