Kate Ferdinand soaks up sun in blue bikini as she plans huge family move with Rio

has been lapping up the sun in her soon-to-be new home as she looked stunning in a blue bikini. The former TOWIE star, 33, showed off her gorgeous figure as she

She posed in a two piece set while on a sun lounger in the scorching heat. Kate made sure to top up her tan before returning back to England as she took in the crystal clear water.

The reality TV star, who is married to former footballer , made precious memories with her children in Dubai,

Earlier this month it was revealed for their family by quitting the UK for good. They are eying up a life in Dubai and have already started looking at lavish properties to house their entire family.

The couple have decided it is the right time to relocate, according to reports. It is believed they will travel back and forth to the UK to fulfil their work commitments. And a move to Dubai will greatly enhance Rio's business developments.

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.

and have 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.

Kate was flooded with compliments for her upload as one said: "Gorgeousssss." Another added: "Beautiful photos!!!" Someone else commented: "You're hard work has paid off Kate,, you are [fire emoji], Rio must be soo proud, best mamma best wife, most lovely person on towie."

The couple are said to be searching for schools in Dubai for their large family. A source told "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)."

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