Reality television personality Kate Ferdinand has opened up about why she loves living in Dubai, saying the city has become a meaningful home for her blended family. The British TV star and influencer relocated to the UAE with her husband, former England footballer Rio Ferdinand, and their five children in 2025.
Kate shared her thoughts during an appearance on the Blended podcast, where she spoke candidly about family life, parenting, and how Dubai has changed her outlook since the move.
Kate Ferdinand Opens Up About Life in Dubai
During her Blended podcast appearance, Kate Ferdinand spoke openly about what daily life looks like since relocating with a large family to a new city.
She explained that her perspective has shifted since the move, saying she now appreciates the environment Dubai provides for her household. While she has also acknowledged missing aspects of home in the UK, Kate describes the experience as "special and crazy and loving and loud — everything that you could wish it to be."
Parenting and blended family life remain central themes in Kate's public conversations, and Dubai has become a core part of that story.
The Ferdinand Family Relocated to Al Barari in 2025
Kate and Rio Ferdinand moved to Dubai in 2025, settling in Al Barari — an exclusive gated community known for its luxury villas, lush gardens, and private residential atmosphere.
The couple share sons Cree (4) and Shae (2), and the household also includes Rio's three children from his late wife Rebecca Ellison: Lorenz, Tate, and Tia. The Ferdinand family's move drew significant attention from fans who follow their lifestyle online.
Notably, Kate and Rio first met in Dubai years ago, making the UAE a place of personal significance for the couple well before the relocation.
Dubai's Multicultural Environment and Arabic School
Kate also highlighted the cultural experiences her children gain from living in Dubai. Her son Cree attends school in the city and is learning Arabic — something she views as a valuable opportunity.
She pointed to the multicultural makeup of Dubai's schools, where children interact daily with classmates from dozens of different nationalities and backgrounds. For Kate, these experiences represent a key benefit of raising a family in the UAE.
Her comments reflect a view shared by many international expat families who choose Dubai precisely for the diverse, international environment it offers young children.
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Kate Ferdinand's remarks on the Blended podcast add her voice to a growing group of global public figures who speak openly about choosing Dubai as a long-term home. Through podcast conversations and social media, she continues to share authentic insights into what family life in the UAE looks like — including the chaos, the joy, and the new experiences that come with it.
For the Ferdinand family, Dubai now represents a meaningful new chapter built around parenting, connection, and life in one of the world's most international cities.
