Kate Ferdinand and Rio announce they've moved to Dubai as they show off epic new mansion

Kate Ferdinand has shared a major life update as she and husband Rio Ferdinand have moved to Dubai with their children. Kate gave her followers an inside look at their new family home on her Instagram as she stated it was a ‘new chapter’ for the family.

Rio, 46, and Kate, 33, moved from Bromley in South East London, to the sunny United Arab Emirates, which is a move Kate revealed they had talked about for a long period of time.

Kate shared an array of stunning snaps of their new scenery, including a picture looking onto the famous Burj Khalifa building with three of their children. The couple are parents to son Cree, four, and daughter Shae, two, as well as Lorenz, Tate, 16, and Tia, 13, who Rio had in his previous marriage. It comes as Katie releases a statement after Alex Reid leaks bombshell cash counting video

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Kate captioned the post: "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!"

Kate added: "Missing some of our specials already & a bit scared, excited & nervous — but more than anything, ready for fresh starts and new beginnings."

Dubai holds a special place in the married couple's hearts, as that is where Rio and former TOWIE star Kate met almost a decade ago. They were introduced by a mutual friend and Rio even proposed to Kate in Abu Dhabi two years after meeting.

A source revealed to The Sun that the Middle East has a lot of potential for the family.

They said: “It holds a special place in their hearts as that’s where they met and both could easily travel back and forth for their work commitments in the UK."

"As well as his sporting success, Rio has a huge business portfolio now and there is lots of potential in the Middle East.”

It was previously revealed Kate and Rio were looking to start a brand new life for their family by quitting the UK for good.

At the time, it was reported that they would travel back and forth to the UK to fulfil their work commitments.

And that a move to Dubai will greatly enhance Rio's business developments.

The couple were also said to be searching for schools in Dubai for their large family. A source revealed earlier this year: "Rio and Kate are seriously considering being based out in the Gulf and are looking for a sprawling home with plenty of bedrooms.

"They love the lifestyle and sunny weather and have lots of friends out there."

The insider continued: "It's a very safe place for families and offers a healthy lifestyle, which suits them well.

"It holds a special place in their hearts as that's where they met and both could easily travel back and forth for their work commitments in the UK."

Kate and Rio spent New Years Eve in the country as they soaked up some winter rays. Showing their love for the place, Kate captioned the post: "Rio & I met 8 years ago yesterday.

"Who would have thought that fast forward to now we would be back in the place we met, married, with 2 more beautiful children, 5 in total."

She added: "It's crazy to think that a chance meeting, and so many hurdles thrown our way we would be ready to see in the new year as a family of 7(just missing our Lorenz)."

Kate and Rio started dating in 2016 and married three years later.

They welcomed son Cree in 2020 as well as daughter Shae, in 2023. Rio also has three children - Lorenz, 18, Tate, 16, and 13-year-old Tia - with his first wife, Rebecca Ellison, who tragically died of breast cancer in 2015.

Kate and Riohave enjoyed plenty of special holidays there. Following the recent trip, Kate gushed: "Dubai recap with my specials."

Their two young children also seem to thrive in the United Arab Emirates city as they played together in the sea and held hands as they walked through the lavish streets.

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