Kate Ferdinand has described a 'very scary night' at her family home in Dubai following Iranian missile strikes across the Middle East. The television personality, 34, took to Instagram on Sunday to reassure followers that she and her family are safe after the attacks, which were launched in retaliation for a US-Israeli operation that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader.
Ferdinand, who moved to Dubai last year with her husband, former England footballer Rio Ferdinand, and their children, said the government is doing an 'amazing job' of keeping residents safe. The couple’s young children, Cree and Shae, reportedly enjoyed an unexpected sleepover in the basement amid the strikes.
Other UK stars in Dubai also shared their experiences. Former Apprentice contestant Luisa Zissman recounted a 'surreal and scary' day, saying she heard explosions while preparing to take her children to the park and promptly retreated indoors. She posted on social media that the family has been staying inside, making homemade food and hoping for the situation to end.
Love Island star Arabella Chi, who lives in Dubai with her daughter Gigi, said the conflict 'puts into perspective a lot of things'. She described hearing 'petrifying' explosions from her home and seeing explosions not far from her house. Former Geordie Shore star Sam Gowland reported being kept awake by the 'banging' overnight.
