Rio Ferdinand says his children have “more freedom” in Dubai than in London after the family left a home in the UAE earlier this year. Ferdinand, 47, and his wife Kate Ferdinand, 34, reportedly fled their £6.5 million mansion in Dubai in March following what he described as “scary” Iranian drones. According to his account, the situation led them to take shelter in a basement as the threat developed. After relocating, Ferdinand says his family’s experience in Dubai differs from London, describing greater freedom for his children there. The reports frame his comments as reflecting his family’s day-to-day circumstances after the move, including changes to routine and activity levels. The coverage references the wider context of escalating regional tensions involving Iran and highlights the couple’s account of safety measures during the period they were in the UAE. Overall, the available information centers on Ferdinand’s personal remarks and the family’s decision to leave the mansion in March due to drone-related concerns.