Kate Ferdinand gave her fans a glimpse inside her new lavish mansion in Dubai on Sunday, as she shared a recent insight into her life after moving abroad.
The TOWIE star, 34, and her footballer husband Rio 46, swapped their life in south-east London for the sun-soaked desert in the United Arab Emirates back in August.
And Daily Mail revealed the couple found their new home in the exclusive gated community of Al Barari, with the luxury property listed for 32.5million dirhams (£6,550,310) as of April this year.
Taking to her Instagram at the weekend, Kate shared a slew of snaps from inside their bolthole, revealing several previously unseen elements of the luxury abode.
One snap of her Rio laughing together showed a peek inside their bedroom, revealing a stylish double bed with a high and curved headboard.
The room also featured a cream fluffy rug and matching chic side tables, with big wardrobes alongside one wall and a low-hanging rustic lampshade.
Kate Ferdinand gave her fans a glimpse inside her new lavish mansion in Dubai on Sunday, as she shared a recent insight into her life after moving abroad
The TOWIE star, 34, and her footballer husband Rio 46, swapped their life in south-east London for the sun-soaked desert in the United Arab Emirates back in August
Daily Mail revealed the couple found their new home in the exclusive gated community of Al Barari, with the luxury property listed for 32.5million dirhams (£6,550,310) as of April this year
Posing for a shot in the sprawling hallway, Kate revealed elegant marble flooring and stairs, with an intricate patterned wrought iron railing.
A large black and white family portrait can also seen to be hung in the background, while the airy entrance is flooded with natural light.
While Kate teased a small snapshot of their bathroom, flashing a glimpse of neutral toned tiling with a mosaic pattern.
And the last shot showed another view of an opulent outdoor swimming pool, boasting glass walls to showcase their incredible view.
Last month, Kate gushed over the family’s ‘chaotic’ new life in Dubai, explaining that despite a ‘lot of over-stimulation’, she still makes sure the family gather around the table and eat meals together.
She and Rio share son Cree, four, and daughter Shae, two, while Kate is also step mother to Rio’s older children Lorenz, 19, Tate, 17, and Tia, 13, from his marriage to Rebecca Ellison – who tragically died in 2015.
Speaking to KENT LIFE magazine about their new life, Kate said: ‘It’s so loud I can’t even tell you, you can’t even hear yourself think. There’s a lot of over-stimulation.
‘But also, it’s so special and crazy and loving and loud and everything that you could wish it to be. The bond between the kids is amazing.’
Taking to her Instagram at the weekend, Kate shared a slew of snaps from inside their bolthole, revealing several previously unseen elements of the luxury abode
One snap of her Rio laughing together showed a peek inside their bedroom, revealing a stylish double bed with a high and curved headboard, a cream fluffy rug and matching chic side tables, with big wardrobes alongside one wall and a low-hanging rustic lampshade
Posing for a shot in the sprawling hallway, Kate revealed elegant marble flooring and stairs, with an intricate patterned wrought iron railing
A large black and white family portrait can also seen to be hung in the background, while the airy entrance is flooded with natural light
And the last shot showed another view of an opulent outdoor swimming pool, boasting glass walls to showcase their incredible view
Kate previously shared a snap of their crisp cream living room filled with plush interiors and a wrap-around sofa
‘We eat together when we’re all at home, we sit at the table, that’s part of our family routine. Don’t get me wrong. The little ones are wanting to run off, but I try and be quite firm with it. They have to ask to leave the table,’
The reality star explained what she loved about everyone around the dinner table is that it gave the family a chance to ‘reconnect’ amid their new busy lives.
She said: ‘And it’s mental, and there’s food getting thrown about everywhere, drinks are being spilled. But it’s the one time we’re all together, normally’.
Earlier this month the couple were reunited with Rio’s older children, as they flew out for a family reunion.
They posed with eldest son Lorenz who has flown out to visit after recently signing his first professional footballing contract with Brighton back in the UK, with Tate, who plays for the Under 18s Brighton team also joining the family reunion.
Announcing their relocation to UAE in an Instagram post in August, Rio and Kate shared that they’re ‘scared, excited and nervous’ about the move, but were ready for a ‘fresh start’ in the same city where they met eight years ago.
Kate wrote: ‘A new chapter, a fresh start — because if we don’t try, we’ll never know✨. Ahhh! We’ve talked about this for so long, and now it’s finally real… we’re here, we are making a new home in the place we met!
‘Missing some of our specials already & a bit scared, excited & nervous — but more than anything, ready for fresh starts and new beginnings ❤️.’
Last month, Kate gushed over the family’s ‘chaotic’ new life in Dubai, explaining that despite a ‘lot of over-stimulation’, she still makes sure the family gather around the table and eat meals together
The reality star explained what she loved about everyone around the dinner table is that it gave the family a chance to ‘reconnect’ amid their new busy lives.
Earlier this month the couple were reunited with Rio’s older children, as they posed with his son Lorenz who has flown out to visit after recently signing his first professional footballing contract with Brighton back in the UK
Rio recently revealed the motivation behind his decision to relocate to Dubai just months after quitting his punditry role at TNT Sports.
The former Manchester United and England defender announced in May that he was parting ways with the broadcaster at the end of last season to focus on his business interests.
Ferdinand, whose time on TNT Sports (previously known as BT Sport) spanned 10 years, has decided to relocate with his family to the United Arab Emirates, despite his 19-year-old son Lorenz signing his first professional contract with Brighton in July.
‘There’s not one reason,’ Ferdinand told The National, opening up on the decision. ‘I went for the Global Soccer Awards at Christmas and I hadn’t been there properly for about seven or eight years. I used to go there all the time before.
‘We spent time with a couple of (partner) Kate’s friends who lived there and I just saw a different side to it. I also have a business out there, Football Escapes.
‘In Dubai, it feels like they’re valued and the lifestyle means that they’re happy and vibrant with a good energy for the kids. Lifestyle, safety, weather and just a new life.
‘I wanted a new chapter and I’ve been doing TNT (TV) since I retired for the last 10-11 years. When I made the decision, I thought ‘this must be 30 years when my life is driven by the fixture list.’ Not now. I’m not leaving football, but it’s just not the governing body of my life now. I’ve got to be honest, it feels nice.’
Announcing their relocation to UAE in an Instagram post in August, Rio and Kate shared that they’re ‘scared, excited and nervous’ about the move , but were ready for a ‘fresh start’ in the same city where they met eight years ago.
The Manchester United legend went on to admit that his children’s education was a key motivation behind the move.
‘I thought about moving, then we went back again in February for a little look at the schools just in case and it just pricked my mind to think about it,’ he added.
‘That was almost like a big kicker for me because the education system felt different, felt better for my kids. The children who are coming are 14, which is perfect because it’s their two years of GCSEs starting this August.
‘Then we’ve got a four and a two-year-old, so it’s perfect timing for them as well. And the curriculum is English curriculum, but it’s just done a different way. I feel the teachers in the UK feel a little bit like undervalued, underpaid.’
