Sheikh Hamdan is the 4th son of the late Emir of Abu Dhabi and the founder of UAE. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He is a half-brother of the current Emir and UAE president Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He is owner of Azzam, the world’s largest yacht.
Hamdan is married to Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, they have 6 children.