Former Apprentice contestant Luisa Zissman has spent an estimated £25,000 to fly five horses to Dubai as part of her family's relocation to the UAE. The 38-year-old, who was runner-up on the 2013 series of the BBC show, announced she is moving from her Grade II-listed Hertfordshire home due to the UK's weather and rising crime.
Zissman shared updates on social media, revealing that her horses – Cherry, Champ, Clemmie, Oreo and Jupi – landed safely in Dubai on Friday. She posted a video of the animals being loaded into metal stalls and driven to the aircraft, writing: 'Bon voyage my babies have a safe flight - see you in the sunshine. I love you.'
The cost of transporting horses from the UK to Dubai can vary, with forum users reporting around £5,000 per horse. However, depending on the route, airline, and whether the horse travels in a private or shared stall, costs can reach up to £25,000 per animal, according to MailOnline.
Zissman's eldest daughter, 15-year-old Dixie, will remain in the UK to finish her education at boarding school. The businesswoman and her husband Andrew bought their Hertfordshire home shortly after their 2015 wedding.
