Dubai may have a reputation as an ultramodern place with an indoor ski hill, the tallest building in the world, and beautiful beaches, but for years the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-M

In 2018, Sheika Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, the daughter of the ruler of Dubai, attempted a daring escape to international waters, away from what she characterized as a dangerous and oppressive l

When the Sheik of Dubais daughters tried to escape their father, world powers turned a blind eye. But investigative reporter Heidi Blake was determined to document their plight. Writing for the New Y

Sheikha Latifa was born into incredible privilege as the daughter of the leader of Dubai, but she and her sister risked everything to escape years of alleged abuse at the hands of their father. Heidi

Heidi Blake is a writer forThe New Yorkerand the author of two books,From Russia with Blood: The Kremlins Ruthless Assassination Program and Vladimir Putins Secret War on the WestandThe Ugly Game

Princess Haya flees to London and ignites a bitter custody battle with Sheikh Mohammed. The court hearings put the spotlight back on Sheikha Latifa and Sheikha Shamsas abductions. But which of these

Public outrage over Sheikha Latifas disappearance prompts Princess Haya, Sheikh Mohammeds wife and Jordanian royalty, to get involved. But Haya has secrets herself, and before long, her own relation

Sheikha Latifa, one of Sheikh Mohammeds daughters and Shamsas sister, escapes on a yacht with the help of her capoeira instructor and an alleged former French spy. When their boat is suddenly ambush

Sheikh Mohammed is the massively wealthy, seemingly-progressive ruler of Dubai, a glittering tourist destination on the Persian Gulf. But when his daughter, Sheikha Shamsa, runs away from his British

Stacie and Alicia of the Trashy Divorces podcast discuss Princess Hayas escape from Dubai.Stacie has the gobsmacking escape of Princess Haya of Jordan, whose decade and a half of marriage to Dubai