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Rio and Kate Ferdinand Confirm Move to Dubai With Al Barari Family Home

Instagram posts show the family settling into a seven-bedroom residence to prioritise the children's education.

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Overview

  • The couple described the relocation from Bromley as a “new chapter” and “fresh start,” sharing images of their new surroundings and home.
  • Reports identify the property as an Al Barari mansion previously listed at roughly 32.5 million dirhams (about £6.55m), with features including a pool, garden, cinema and rooftop terrace.
  • Rio, who left TNT Sports in May, cited lifestyle, safety and schooling as key motivations and pointed to his UAE-linked business, Football Escapes.
  • The blended family includes their two youngest children and Rio’s three older children, with posts showing the kids settling into the new home.
  • Some coverage suggests the pair could travel back to the UK for work, as branding and commercial opportunities in the Middle East are highlighted by industry commentators.