A heartwarming video of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum walking hand-in-hand with his three-year-old grandson captured hearts across the world — racking up millions of views after Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, widely known as Fazza, shared it on Instagram.
Sheikh Mohammed and Grandson in Matching Traditional Attire
In the video, Sheikh Mohammed appears dressed in the traditional white thobe and Muslim cap typical of Gulf Emirati dress — and his young grandson is wearing an identical outfit. Walking side by side, the Dubai ruler places one arm gently around the child's waist, while the little boy slows the pace, playfully gripping the ruler's ceremonial staff with both hands.
Crown Prince Hamdan posted the video to his Instagram account (@faz3) alongside the caption: "It doesn't matter what you are holding on to, the fact that you are still holding on is enough. People please don't lose hope God is with you all."
Video Draws Millions of Views and an Outpouring of Emotion
The clip spread rapidly across platforms, amassing millions of views and hundreds of thousands of likes. Comment sections filled with warm messages and heart emojis as viewers responded to the tenderness of the moment between the 74-year-old UAE Vice President and his tiny grandson.
Among the reactions, one user wrote: "It matters to hold something this special — especially in life." Another commented: "It's really touching to see the littlest boy immersing himself in the bigger man's hand." Others kept it simple: "Simply a great film."
About Crown Prince Hamdan (Fazza)
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has served as Crown Prince of Dubai since 2008. At 41, he is also Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai and President of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC). He is a well-known presence on social media and regularly shares candid moments of Dubai royal family life with his millions of followers.
The viral grandfather-grandson video stands as one of the most warmly received royal moments from the UAE in recent years — a reminder that behind the grandeur of leadership, the simple joy of family endures.
