Camilla al-Fayed: Who is Dodi Fayed’s Half-sister?

Camilla al-Fayed is an Entrepreneur, the daughter of Egyptian Billionaire and businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed and also the half-sister of Dodi Fayed. Camilla’s father is the owner of Hôtel Ritz Paris and formerly Harrods department store and Fulham F.C., both in London. Her brother was the romantic partner of Diana, Princess of Wales, when they both were killed in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997. Who is Camilla al-Fayed?

Camilla al-Fayed: Bio Summary

How old is Mohamed Al-Fayed’s daughter?

Camilla Al-Fayed was born on February 16, 1985, in London, United Kingdom and grew up between a home in Surrey and another in France. As of 2023, she is 38 years old. Camilla is the daughter of  Billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed and his wife model Heini Wathén. Mohamed Al-Fayed has 3 other children aside from Camilla and Dodi- They are Jasmine Al-Fayed, Omar Al-Fayed, and Karim Al-Fayed.

Her mother is a former Model

Camilla’s mother, Heini Wathén is a former Model. She signed with a modeling agency after winning several beauty pageants in Finland at 17 years old. She also competed in the Miss Finland contest but did not make it to the finals. Dodi Fayed introduced Wathén to his father Mohamed Al-Fayed, who later began a relationship with her and got married in 1985.

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Camilla Al-Fayed is a Businesswoman

Camilla’s first job was on the shop floor of her father’s department store, Harrods, putting Camilla Wathen on her name tag – her mother’s maiden name – to minimize fuss around being the proprietor’s daughter. She never did get a degree in business or economics, as her father had wished, but she still jokes about her higher education at the “University of Harrods”.

Following in her father’s footsteps, Camilla Al-Fayed is a businesswoman. Per Forbes Middle East, Camilla is fashioning her own legacy as chairwoman and 51% shareholder of Brazilian fashion brand, Issa, with ambitions of global proportions, a deal she did in 2011.

Though the financial information remains closely guarded, the businesswoman said-“When I acquired the controlling stake of Issa, the business had annualized revenues of circa 5 million ($7.57 million); and simply through improving business processes and the way we deal with our customers, that number is now circa 10 million ($15.14 million)“- the outlet reported.

Camilla who also worked at Vogue, explains it was love at first sight when she came face-to-face with Issa’s first collection. But her enthusiasm for the Brazilian brand is matched by a business sense reminiscent of her father. “I wouldnt be investing in the sector if I didnt think the underlying fundamentals were solid and likely to deliver an attractive return“- she said. After five years, the business was sold to House of Fraser 

Per thenationalnews, Camilla Al-Fayed also owns a Vegan restaurant in Notting Hill. Camilla who is also a Vegan firmly believes that counting chemicals not calories is a win-win for the health of consumers and of the planet. The inspiration for her vegan restaurant came when she was unable to find anywhere to eat out where sustainable farming and supply chains were as important as the flavor of the dishes.

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Camilla Al-Fayed is a mother and a wife

Camilla Al-Fayed is a married woman. She is married to Syrian-born property developer, Mohamad Esreb. The couple are parents of a daughter and son, Luna and Numair. “I met my husband in a nightclub in London when I was 18,” she told thenationalnews. “It feels like a totally different paradigm, the idea of being in a closed space with so many people, of clubbing in general.”

Camilla Feels connected to her Egyptian Heritage

Though she was born and raised in the UK where her family still resides, Camilla Al-Fayed has not forgotten her roots, she grew up with a strong sense of identity. “I feel very close to my Egyptian roots because of my Fatherhes never lost touch with his culture, even having lived outside of Egypt for so long“, she explains.

When Camilla was 17, the whole family visited their large, extended family in the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria. For the teenage Camilla Al-Fayed, the trip solidified the connection with her heritage. “I do feel very Egyptian,” she says.

Camilla and her youngest brother Omar had a misunderstanding. Per Dailymail, Omar claims that his sister and her husband orchestrated an assault on him at the family estate. The misunderstanding spiraled into a £100,000 high court battle that includes disputed accusations of drug taking and theft. Omar accuses his sister of stealing his phone – along with the sensitive business information on it. Camilla also accuses her brother of being a heavy drug user, which he strenuously denies. A judge has implored the siblings to sort out the matter privately. Thus far, there seems to be no end in sight.

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She is an important link in her father’s Charity Organization

The Al Fayed Charitable Foundation was set up by her father in 1987 with a focus on improving the quality of life for children afflicted by life-threatening illnesses or poverty. Talking about the foundation, she said-“I began visiting hospitals and hospices with my dad when I was a teenager. It left a profound effect on me at a young age, encouraging me to assume a more active role as I grew up“- Per forbesmiddleeast. Becoming the Foundation’s Ambassador in 2005, Camilla Al-Fayed is a central figure in the trust.

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Camilla was 12 when her brother Dodi Fayed died

Camilla Fayed was 12 years old when her brother Dodi Fayed was killed in a car accident at the Pont de l’Alma underpass in Paris. Diana, Princess of Wales, his girlfriend of only a few months, died from her injuries later that night. Her brother was pronounced dead at the scene on his removal from the wreckage. Her father erected two memorials to Dodi and Diana at Harrods.