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Ferdinands Flee Dubai Conflict for Portugal Villa
24 Mar
Summary
- Rio and Kate Ferdinand left their Dubai home due to attacks.
- They are now staying at their luxury holiday home in Portugal.
- The family experienced frightening moments in Dubai's bomb shelter.
Ex-footballer Rio Ferdinand and his wife, reality TV star Kate, have left their £6.5 million Dubai home and are now staying at their luxury holiday villa in Portugal. This decision was prompted by Iran's drone and missile attacks on Dubai.
The couple, along with their younger children, experienced frightening moments in Dubai, including taking shelter in a bomb shelter. Ferdinand recounted the experience, describing it as scary but also noting a sense of security provided by the authorities.
Kate Ferdinand had previously expressed feelings of homesickness and missing her older sons, who remained in the UK to pursue football careers. She also reflected on the unique cultural experiences of living in Dubai during Ramadan.
Despite assurances from authorities that they were safe, the escalating conflict led the Ferdinands to seek refuge in their Portuguese property. They are not the only high-profile figures to leave Dubai in recent weeks, with several other influencers and celebrities also departing the region.
