Although Fayed is now forever associated with Diana, he actually led a fascinating life on its own merits long before he met the iconic Princess of Wales. Here, everything you need to know about Dodi Al Fayed.Born as Emad El-Din Mohamed Abdel Mena’em Fayed in 1955 in Alexandria, Egypt, Fayed was the eldest of Egyptian billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed’s five children.
Dodi Fayed (1955–1997) was an Egyptian film producer and the son of billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, the owner of Harrods department store in London. Dodi was known for his luxurious lifestyle and his connections in the film industry, often moving in elite social circles across Europe and the United States. Diana and Dodi Fayed’s relationship began in the summer of 1997. Their romance was intensely followed by global media, attracting unprecedented paparazzi attention.
